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This Is Why Your Washing Machine 'Lies' About How Long It Has Left

engin akyurt on Unsplash " />I'm not saying my washing machine is a liar but... I love carrying a soft stack of clothes to the washing machine, hearing the gentle swish as they go through the cycle and eventually putting them back away in drawers and wardrobes.

This Is Why Your Washing Machine 'Lies' About How Long It Has Left

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engin akyurt on Unsplash " />I'm not saying my washing machine is a liar but...

I love carrying a soft stack of clothes to the washing machine, hearing the gentle swish as they go through the cycle and eventually putting them back away in drawers and wardrobes.

There is just one problem and for a slightly uptight person like me, it really is a problem.

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engin akyurt on Unsplash " />I'm not saying my washing machine is a liar but... I love carrying a soft stack of clothes to the washing machine, hearing the gentle swish as they go through the cycle and eventually putting them back away in drawers and wardrobes. There is just one problem and for a slightly uptight person like me, it really is a problem.

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  • My washing machine has a digital timer that counts down how many hours and minutes the cycle has left.
  • Why washing machines lie about how long is left Speaking to Homes and Gardens in 2023, appliance expert Rich Mullins shared some insight: "Factors like the size of the load, the type of fabric, water...
  • I'm not exaggerating when I say that when I have a wash on, my whole day revolves around that timing.

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It's perhaps a little strange but I really love doing the laundry. It lies specifically about having 11 minutes left.

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