I don’t know how I have stumbled upon this but I have just learnt a lot of really useful stuff. I am off to look at my washing machine programs. Thanks.
I I think the key element that seems to be missing in this description is that the eco modes use much longer soaking times instead of agitation. They’re dissolving the dirt instead of bashing it out. This saves energy, wear and tear on the washer, and wear and tear on the clothes. It does take longer. I’m allegedly over retirement age, but not retired, but I’m an engineer who writes embedded firmware, so maybe I can appreciate what they’re doing more. With microcontrollers, it’s easy to program lots of combinations of agitation to get everything wet, followed by pauses to let it dissolve. Listening to the washer run, I can tell that’s what they’re doing.
That annoys me so much as I already pre soaked the items I needed to overnight in a bucket. I don't need a machine to do it. Stupid concept. I used to program digital unix in the 90s. Programmers....Dont over complicate the program just because you are getting over excited about it, keep it user friendly. I want to control the heat, time, rinse, abd speed...simples. I don;t care how much electric I use... I have a life...I need to get on. Im thinking of buying a twin tub for £10. What I don;t spend on the machine I can use in electric. Plus I can repair it all myself with a screw in radiator with no thermostat...and a pair of stockings
Extra Rinse cycle is a must for towels and sheets. Sold Home Goods for years. Fabric softener on your towels makes them less absorbent. I use vinager. Also use less laundry soap. I'm still trying to get extra soap out of some towels that a well meaning family member washed. You can use baking soda and vinegar to get the soap out. I cup of each put directly in the load. Appreciate this content because people are definitely confused. They also need to leave the front loader door open. Mold will grow no matter What the "improved" model the Manufacture is pushing.. Happy New Year!
Quick qestion, I read that vinegar can damage the machine? Is that true? I just moved out and this is my first ever washing machine so I am clueless AF. Also I don't want to damage the thing lol.
I never use softener. I’m allergic to most scents anyways. Also I have see. My mothers machine the softener makes it stinky and sticky. Just my opinion
I always pull the draw out and clean it after every wash! I also dry out the rubber seal inside. I keep the draw inside the drum until next use. Therefore air can still get in 👍
I do massage therapy as a job, so I have a lot of oily towels to wash every week. The only thing I've found that removes the oil is soda crystals. I put it in the dispenser and detergent gel in the drum.
There were 3 surprises with this video: it came up on my content; I watched it through to the end; and I read the comments with interest. I also learnt something (but that wasn’t particularly surprising). Well done, guys!
Brilliant video. Thank you. I’m one of the oldies who constantly uses the quick programme. Not any more. Who knew that the electricity used on longer programmes was less than the quick one. Thank you very much for this video.
I read that one reason it uses less electricity is because it uses the power of the water and detergent to soak the stains away rather than the constant turning of the drum and therefore it is also kinder to the clothes.
Me too Jan, I've started using the "normal" 1.5/2 hr programmes and put it on first thing in the morning. I have a washer dryer but don't use the tumbler due to the cost, I put it on the airer in the spare room.
Thanks, informative video. My washer tip is leave the door open after a wash & let it dry out. My door seal looks like brand new after several years of use!
Yes, I’ve always left the door open for a few hours afterwards…it also stops the washing machine from getting that musty smell caused by moisture not being able to escape.
After the wash I also dry around the door seal (with a cloth or kitchen towel) - especially at the bottom, where water collects. I also take out the detergent drawer (even though I don't use it), shake it and leave it upside-down (ideally outside in warm sunshine!) to dry out thoroughly top and especially underneath (which is a damp trap).
Years ago a miele engineer advised me to use about half the amount of detergent recommended on the bottle and use a POWDER DETERGENT wash about once every 3 or 4 weeks at 70*C degrees or hotter, to give the whole system a good clean out (removes soap residue in pipes etc. Prolongs the life of the machine. (Obviously the very hot wash is for suitable fabrics only, such as, white towels / cotton sheets etc). Great advice, has served us well over the years!
To be honest Miele last at least 20 or more years usually, Mine did. But because they use less water it was recommended to use less soap powder or liquid anyway :)
Very informative video, thanks. One thing I'd recommend if using a short wash cycle, is to not use detergent capsules or powder since neither has time to properly dissolve, and you end up with detergent residue left in the clothes
I always use powder, so if somebody is like me, then just use smaller amount of clothes and smaller amount of washing powder, if you have to use a short cycle, but you better use the regular/ longer programs whenever you can - they are better in every aspect (washing performance, water and energy efficiency and prolonging the machine lifespan).
@@millomweb that's a good advice, I've heard it from washing machine technicians as well. I just put the washing detergent where it belongs, and personally never had issues with slow dissolving etc.
Very useful information, after ten years I have learned this and has benefited me and I even told my wife this and now it seems impossible without it - Salender Singh Boora
I live in tasmania, so don't have that brand of washing machine, I have a Simpson top load. I like this brand the last one I had was 40yrs old when it completely stopped working! The one I've got is only 8yrs old, and performs well, I rarely use the short cycle as it's nearly as long as the normal cycle which is 1hr 4mins. We are off grid with solar and generator back up, and this works well using an inverter and the eco cycle, which I use occasionally, but yes the spin drying does leave it with more moisture. That doesn't bother me, I hang the clothes outside in the sun in summer time and it dries wrinkle free pretty much, and they go in the dryer in winter after being on a normal cycle. The video was very informative and I learnt new things, thank you for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!
Max spin speed was one of the primary factors for choosing a new machine. The ability to modify and save the program settings, including spin speed & extra rinse, was a bonus of the one chosen.
sigh.. People who're concerned about a high spin speed should really invest in a spin drier. As tumble drying clothes that have been through a spin drier will only take around 20-30 mins to fully dry on low.
@@lieferal4984 ??? A washing machine with a high spin speed negates needing a separate spin drier. Clothes do indeed take 20-30mins to dry after a high final spin. But hey, if you want to buy an extra appliance and the extra step of work more power to you, but it’s no wonder it’s making you sigh.
@@DiscoFang A typical washing machine's max spin speed is between 1200-1400 rpm, spin driers are seemingly only available in 2800 or 3200 rpm models. The reason why it takes my tumble drier 20-30 mins to dry a load from the spin drier is because I use a low heat cycle. Now imagine how little time it would take to dry a load on an extra hot cycle.
@@lieferal4984 I didn’t realise the modern ones went that fast. Our last AEG machine did 1600rpm and with anything less than that sheets noticeably heavier at the end of the cycle.
I use the quick cycle a lot, mainly because a) I never leave a wash on if I'm going out and b) I don't like to over wash my clothes. However this video has made me think differently about the overwashing. Thanks for the tips.
My boss gave me a tip that if you are going out, to use rinse hold. Then finish the cycle once you get home. That way you won’t get the horrible damp smell on your clothes.
Please excuse the nonsensical bunch of b's I appeared to have typed..I fell asleep while watching this video and never even realised I had accidentally commented with this nonsense!
@@kaeonthecouch3279 😂😂I fell asleep.. never even realised I had accidentally commented until I got a notification reply to comment on video!..might try and compose something though!
Everything is explained very well in this excellent video. On my older machine, the programs were quicker - 0.30 - 1 hr and only 1-2 on 2 hrs, but never used those. On my new machine, there are quick programs, like 15 and 30 mins, but I don't use those. The regular programs are 1 hr (for less capacity) and 1.5 hrs (for usual wash), there are also cotton programs for 2 hrs, and you can use pre-wash, which may take longer than 3 hrs in total. So, with the new machine I had to change my habits, now I use longer programs and the washing performance is significantly better, I can tell. So, my personal experience aligns 100% with everything said in this video. Listen to this man and you will have your clothes clean and nice.
@@millomweb this problem may occur due to many reasons like: - if you are washing delicate + rough clothes together, in such case wash delicate clothes separately, esp. avoid putting in other clothes with garments on them, - reduce your spin speed - the higher the spinning, the higher the chances to ruin some delicate clothes, I personally usually spin only up to 800 rpm, as I've found from my experience, that speeds in the 1000+ range really can wear your clothes very quickly, - another tip to preserve clothes longer is if you're using a tumble drying to dry only at low temp, - also some cheaper or bad designed washing machines may tend to damage your clothes more often - for example if clothes are clogging or dragging between the drum and the rubber isolation. - clothes can be damaged also, if the laundry is not well balanced during spinning time. Overall, I've not found longer programs to be more damaging, but they're surely better for washing performance. For almost clean clothes, and if you're washing frequently like I do - try a program, that is about 1 - 1 and a half hour length. I usually wash at 1.30 hr dark wash program, as my everyday clothes are mostly dark colors. You can also wash at reduced temp (i.e. 30 degrees vs 40) - this works well for dark and delicate clothes. The quality of the washing detergent can also have significant impact on what comes out.
@@millomweb and also consider the quality of the clothes - many poor quality clothes on the market nowadays or too delicate. Of course such clothes will wear out faster.
@@moetocafe Thanks for your thoughts. I'm aware of differences in detergents. High spin speeds should not damage clothes when there's not a lot in the drum. The problem with my clothes is that they're old :) While still functional, I see no reason to discard them. Our current machine once damaged one of my mother's blouses - I think it got caught on the water inlet hose. It's the only time we've had an item deliberately damaged by the machine.
Thanks for the information - a wash cycle of over 2 hours is really impractical. We just bought a new Miele and had a choice of a 3 hour wash cycle or 30 minute short wash - with nothing in between. While we appreciate the reduction in operating costs for the longer cycles - the manufacturers have lost the plot - as it just does not work in the current day and age. I have an old Miele with 1600 spin and does a hot wash in 55 minutes - and it works like a dream. We have had to return the Miele machine - it was for my elderly parents who have carers do their washing and none of their carers work for enough hours to be able to finish the washing with the over 2 hour cycle (note the short cycle is not hot enough to do the weekly sheet and towel wash).
I work as a carer, I’d never get enough washing done with 3hr washes. I do agree that the quick washes aren’t always very good at dissolving soap and spinning enough water out of the clothes but we have limited choices if I’m to get the job done.
@@catherinegaskain6419 hi! There's always the possibility to program the machine. If you know you come back the day after, prepare it and make it wash so it's ready for when you come back. The machine doesn't need you there for it to work. Or, depending on your 'carees', if you work at their home: prepare the machine with the good cycle and ask them to launch it at a good time. So when you come back the cloths are ready to be taken cared of. Yay teamwork!
Thank you. You saved my washing and my machine. This was recommended to me by someone. I suggest everyone does this too. This will save your clothes and machine.
Useful, informative and well presented with no distracting theatrical "music" that all too many uploaders think is essential to make them look like great directors. I didn't know of the pitfalls of using the Daily Quick cycle regularly, as I figured that was about the time the old Hoovermatic took with you standing over it!
I've just had my first new washing machine delivered (my old one finally died 😒), so I've been watching all kinds of washing machine videos all night long! It's nearly 4am 😅 this is probably the most informative and professional video I've seen in the last six or seven hours. Brilliant. Thank you! This is a bit off topic, but hoping someone can help, I had my machine delivered today. Installed it. Gave it a recommended 15 minute, empty drum test run, check for leaks, draining, and wobbling. Everything perfect. So, went and stuck a load in to clean, and quite quickly in to the wash, when I opened my kitchen door (please bear in mind my kitchen is miniscule, so any smell can fill it very quickly!) and there is a strange, chemical like smell, I paused the machine, checked the socket etc, the machine from top to bottom, it's definitely around the machine. The smell is also in the drawer, though mingled with fab con smell, so not so bad. I've spent about two hours looking, and all I can find, is that it is relatively normal on the first use of two, of a new machine, fresh from the manufacturers. I have terrible anxiety, so I want to believe LG, and Bush etc, but it just seems odd. Wash cycle has finished, and the smell was almost entirely gone before the cycle came to an end. I had my previous machine so long, and it wasn't brand new when I first got it, so I'm pretty much very new, to brand new 😶 is this info correct, from such as LG, that the smell is normal? If it is normal, it will go away after a wash or two? It didn't smell at all on the 15 minute cycle prior. They also said it can be fishy, rubbery, or faint burning, which to me just screams abnormal, I want my money back 😅 my anxiety... I drive myself bonkers with it all 😂
First of all thanks for the feedback. It can be normal for there to be a smell when the machine is used in its first couple of programs. This can be due to the parts not being bedded in properly yet, new motor etc and should go after a couple of washes. As you say, if you are not confident leaving it, then run a couple of 15 minute programs and hopefully after that the smell should go. I am sure you will be fine with it, good luck!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I appreciate that very much! I've run it through a couple of cycles through the day, and the smell has gotten much fainter, and with your incredibly helpful reply, I feel very reassured that it's on its way out. Your reply is as informative, professional, and reassuring as your videos, and I honestly can't thank you enough for your time and help! 😊
Thank you very much for the review. My machine is only 3 weeks old (Hisense WFQA1214EVJM) 12KG. I also was unhappy with the length given that my old Samsung programmes were shorter. My issue is the dispenser drawer. There's no guide tray for liquid detergent. If you use liquid it just runs away?Also how do you take apart the dispenser to clean it? can you help please? Thirdly, the machine is program mostly for 2 rinses, is that really enough? If I add extra rinse, does that extra rinse happen before or after the fabric softener?
What a lovely guy and a lovely soothing voice. I love guys who are passionate about things most people don't even think about. Personally I always use the ECO setting. Mine takes THREE HOURS on the 40 degree cycle. I have to ask a neighbour to come in and turn the machine on while I'm out at work so it's ready for when I get home, so I can put the next load in!!!
@@kaycee625 there’s no need for that washing machines come with a delay start feature. Also need to be careful with the timer to make sure that it can handle the current.
Really useful video. You would assume the shorter the wash, the more efficient but no. I usually use a 59 minute wash. I will start using the longer washes more often after watching this. 👍
I've learned a lot after watching this given I too do not read all the instructions. Eco on my machine will be my go to from now on. Great useful video, thank you.
Curious now, going to give it a go. I guess its like driving down the highway, slower speed and longer time uses less fuel and wear on your vehicle. Great content, thanks.
I’ve just taken delivery of one of these new machines with very much longer wash times and you’ve educated me so well into the reasons why they’re better ecologically and for the clothes and machine. So interesting too. Thank you!
Incredibly informative! You tube bizarrely recommended this video, I watched it and you confirmed my suspicion, my Beko rapid 15 only sets the spin to 800, hence why I never use that program, counter productive the rapid wash is.
I love the eco wash settings. I like to set my machine to wash overnight, or when I go to work, so it's ready to hang out in the morning or when I get home. Usually eco wash is not long enough so I also use the delay-start settings. I really have only used the quick wash when someone has forgotten to put a work or school shirt in the wash and they need it done in a hurry. Definitely comes in handy. Great video.
Ha I knew it. My hubby always uses the quick wash and I cannot believe that it can clean better than a longer wash. Thanks, good info from a professional.
For me, this video is so timely. After owning my washer for 11 years! I only just discovered this week that I had a quick wash cycle. I had only a few articles that just needed refreshing. I was running short on time when I thought there must be a faster way, so was excited to find quick wash. I added a second rinse which increased the cycle time by only 3 minutes. I thought "Hey, I'll start using this for most loads." But now I stand corrected. Thanks!
I almost exclusively use quick wash, it’s quick! This time I bought a cheapy Beko because I just don’t understand all the cycles, playing a tune at the end of the wash, having a door in the door in case I find a stray sock after I’ve started the cycle for 300 quid more! No thanks. But I really have learned something today so subscribed to the channel. Tell me about quickies in the dishwasher now! 😄
Thanks for this info, I've been using 'handwash' on my Beko it's 1.02hr, 1400 spin 40°. I too have not used the eco because of the time it takes, but now that I've watched your video I'll certainly make some changes.
I found a few years ago that cool washes can cause a build up of undesolved powder and clog the machine. I've found d doing a hot wash with a cleaner every now and again does wonders and prevents musty smells forming. Good advice on different cycles.
I had an LG washing machine served..He was a 20 year veteran at fixing washing machines and appliances. He recommended using Finish dishwasher tabs with the red ball. The original ones that are more affordable. He saw that I had purchased special tabs that were outrageously priced. He said use one with the clean cycle once a month. Then leave the door open between loads and clean the lint filter 2 times a year. I usually find something my kiddo left in his pocket. 😉
This is interesting, that is, about the cold washes. I'm struggling with a very smelly machine and it's only for the last year or two that I've used cold water only. What a find this programme is!
@@allisonfarah5146 yes constant cool washes allows bacteria to build up. Try the odd wash at 60 degrees plus with something like calgon added, it does make a difference.
Okay I was actually blown away by this. I ran a quick eco wash and a normal long wash. Long wash used about the same or less electricity it was so minor I couldn’t tell but the clothing came out drier much much drier which helps especially in winter when the clothing takes so long to dry, I think it will be much quicker now and seems cleaner Thanks for this video!
Videos like this make me love my 25 year old scratch and dent Sears Kenmore washer even more since, I can't imagine having to read a manual just to do a load of laundry.
What’s insane is buying the latest in washing machines, that promise to use less water and electricity, for more than $500. Then you learn a normal wash is not 30 mins but 2 hours to do a decent wash. How decent that is is questionable. For a towel or pair of jeans to be dried quickly in a dryer or on a clothes line within 4 hours on a reasonably warm day can’t be done unless they are run on maximum spin cycle again. You can’t leave it closed because water is left in the machine for efficiency. You only have to do it accidentally once to know stinky it becomes and how inefficient it is to get rid of that. How is it eco friendly to use hot water on clothes designed to be washed in cold water. It’s not good for the environment. It’s not good for my budget. It has obsolescence built in at greater expense. I forgot to mention the utter waste of a full day with the tub rinse. 7 to 9 hours for the machine to run to “clean” it out. Heaven forbid you forget about it and leave the lid down or closed. The makers of these machines are making a scandalous amount out of us but we can’t even expect the same quality as we could out of our old machines. When progress takes me backwards it’s a rip-off. Or better yet, it’s a scam. The guys who are stuck in the middle with unhappy customers can’t be enjoying this either.
Yeah, I have no desire to get some "upgraded" machine that takes all day for one load. Being in the city, in a rental, I no longer have a washer, but use a service next door - wash, dried, and folded in 2 hours! 😎
I'm one of the oldies who could never quite understand why a longer wash was more economical until someone on another one of your vlogs explained it to me very simply and then at last I understood. I've never been a fan of the quick 15/30 minute wash but I guess it's handy for the odd small load. I also like having a drum clean function...Good vlog and well explained.
@@davedebang-bang6168 yes it is a hell of a lot cheaper. Small lightly soiled load at 30 degrees takes 17 minutes in my Bosch. That's spinning at 1400, I can increase the spin up to 1600 if I like, which would increase the time slightly but there's no need. Water use? I'm not on a meter but 17 minutes compared to 2 and a half hours, don't need to be a professor to work it out. Let's not even mention the rip off price of electricity eh? Get a decent washing machine.
@@stepheng8779 it is a good cycle for small loads, but it sure does use a lot more water and energy. idk if you watched the video but you said that 2h30m eco cycle uses alot more water right? well, no. what the washer does is it uses the amount of water thats needed to wet the clothes and have a good tumbling action. after the water thats needed is in the drum, tumbling and heating the water starts. and if you think about it, it will do the same on the short cycle! but it will use up alot more energy because it has to do it in a quicker amount of time. So, to heat it will turn on the heater on a higher level so that it can heat up fast enough, but in an eco cycle it will just heat it slowly. and don’t know if you know this but in older bosch serie 6 washers had a feature where it had these two “water usage” and “energy usage” parts under the screen. it showed that the eco wash used less water and energy while the “quick 15/30 wash” used almost all the bars.
You're right about some of us older users - I'm in the routine of getting all the clothes done on a Monday and using the full length programmes will mean spreading this further down the week. Thanks for your video explaining why I should adapt to this new routine. I've been interested to find today that once the machine starts to run then its estimate of how long the load will take has been reduced - perhaps the full length programmes won't always take as long as they first appear. Separately, and referring to another video of yours I've started using a lot less detergent and still getting good results. I've decanted the liquid laundry detergent in to a pump dispenser bottle and I find four squirts are enough - way less than is shown on the side of the bottle. (I have labelled the pump bottle and I have no children in the household who might mistake it for something else).
What a super interesting channel. This info in these videos is exactly the kind of stuff you didn't know you wanted. Where else would the question "what exactly do washing machine functions actually do?". Love this 💙💙💙
This is a very useful video I don’t have a tumble drier, I use the fastest spin when using a washing machine So much money is lost using a tumble drier, even on hot weather days when the sun shines Save the planet, avoid tumble driers Rebecca xx
You hit the nail on the head with this video, that said, there are some other facts that might also come into play that are not mentioned but then again, it could just prove to be tricky and confusing if some more information was added - still... those quick programs that claim they're suitable to wash a full load are the worst in the market as in the example you provided yourself, the convenience of a quick cycle could only arise to wash a small load in a harry and considering that such cycles are fixed and the machine doesn't carry out any adjustments to suit the load, it means you'll be wasting resources more than you would on a full load on a standard cycle, just to wash a few garments in a hurry - this is at the basis of the fact that most manufacturers (but the one in question) choose to design rapid washes only for small loads with an appropriate use of resources. I loved the fact that you touched upon the spin speed dilemma between rapid and standard cycle and relative remaining moisture content, most manufactures do cheat by allowing lower spin speeds, but even worse, those that promise the same high spin speed that in reality does not make much difference as the spin cycle itself is too short to extract even half as much water as in a proper long spin cycle... so many myths... oh well :)
Just had to get a new machine, old one was 20+ years old. I really didn't understand the programmes, I was going to just use the quick wash every time like we used to, I won't now. Thank you for this video!
Very helpful for this older generation member. My (really, really) old machine - 35 years old - finally died so the new type of machine was quite a surprise, a pleasant one though. I'd been nursing the old beast along for some time & the new one is so much more flexible, and uses so little water compared to the dinosaur. I hadn't realised the difference in eco vs fast wash so would have opted for fast wash so am very glad that you went into such detail.
don't be so keen on that, the small amount of water used by modern machines does have negatives, one is that the rinse process is not very effective, to properly get rid of detergent residues, you will need to add extra rinses to the cycle
@@babspumpkin549 I always throw in some vinegar with the rinse cycle and still will add more water in rinsing. Don't like to have any detergent residue in clothes.
This was really useful and a terrific reminder of what one machine engineer had told me about the amount of water used in the Eco programme. I never use this programme however I would love to start to do so soon.
I'm still going to use the quick wash for my small load of lightly soiled clothes though will use only liquid detergent and less of it (approx. 2 tbsp). These clothes are not dirty and just need freshening up. Plus imo long washes wear out the clothes much faster. The two hour long washes are too long for my busy days though if time allows I will use a long cycle with a vinegar rinse cycle every once in a while for a deep clean.
My Samsung washer dryer has an 8kg max load (washing only) and 6kg max (washing & drying). I’m a single person, and what I will say is that I think a key feature that needs to be built into all machines is the ability to weigh the washing as it is loaded into the drum. You’d be surprised at how little constitutes 1 load, and if you look at the manufacturer recommendations there are usually only a couple of programmes that can accept the full load. For example, my machine’s “Daily Wash” setting takes about 5hrs for a wash/dry cycle. Of course, it does the calibration and weighing malarkey and normally a w/d takes less than that BUT it can only accept a 2kg load. That’s 2 pairs of jeans, a couple of shirts and a few bits of underwear. The average bedding for a double bed weighs in at around 3kg, so for 5 hours and you can’t even do a set of bedding! The cotton wash & dry cycle accepts the full 6 kg load and guesstimates about 7hr20 at 40 deg. It usually comes in a bit shorter than that. But if I took the 2kg jeans, shirts & smalls Daily Wash load, as above and put that on cotton w/d it would come in at about 3 hours, significantly less time than the daily wash. It all comes down to knowing how much loading the various cycles can accept, and how much you’re putting in. I’m not an engineer, but if we can send a man to the moon, we can design a machine that weighs the load for you and outputs it to a screen. It’s not so far removed from the process they do now - they just don’t warn you if there’s too much for a given cycle, or conversely, not enough.
Really useful information. I will certainly change the way I use my machine. Please don’t assume that all of the older generation are not able or willing to take in new information.
I agree. I’m just home from my sister’s. While I was there I showed them that they have access to Netflix with their Sky subscription and showed them how to download an☺️app to their phone to replace their temperamental Sky remote control. Not all older people are fogies. I understand about fast and longer programs but I am not prepared to wait for 2 hours to get my washing out on a nice sunny day. 🙄
Our Miele washing machines' manual is quite explicit in stating that the longer programmes use less energy and water, but my wife won't change her habits of a lifetime and wants the washing done yesterday. I'm the one who has to meticulously clean the machine once a month (including running a hot Maintenance Wash programme) to stop gunk building up and becoming deposited on the laundry - if I don't then, in the worst case, the laundry can emerge from the machine dirtier than when it went in!
I can see her point - it ties you into staying in. I've seen three apartment fires started by dryers, and our fire brigade tweeted never to leave one running unless you're at home.
@@FurnitureFan These are washing machines though. I've come up with a plan. We often put a wash in the machine in the morning, and it still goes on a quick wash or 'daily wash' (I must check whether daily wash is a function to save energy for frequent washing), and it's timed to finish for when we get home. I'll change it to an eco cycle.
@@jillstevenson9585 I had thought of that, but if I don't maintain the washing machine no-one else can be persuaded to, and therefore it will work less well and have a shorter life.
I always assumed eco mode just used less water, but I found a table in the manual that shows exactly what the consumption is. Thanks for this video as you've saved me money.. I'll use eco mode from now on!
I live in the US and here you now need to write to the washer manufacturer to ask them how much water the machine uses or what the exact spin speeds are. They no longer put the data in the manuals or on the website.
Excellent video, thank you for explaining this well. I had worked some of it out myself but nice to know I am on the right track. As an older person, my mother was young during the war. She still practiced all her economy saving devices even when rationing ended. In the seventies, we used to have a top loading washer. She always boiled towels and sheets on 90 degrees, then saved the boiling soapy water to pour down the toilets and sterilise them. The rest was used to clean down outside flagstones and kill the moss. I still use the boil wash on cottons, towels and sheets a) to get them really clean and white, b) to kill any bacteria and c) to give the washer a good clean. Sadly, these days the resultant hot water has to be discarded due to the plumbing. I do use the quick wash and find it useful for darks and when I am short on time, but I do notice it doesn't get perspiration smells and marks out of shirts like the hot wash does effortlessly, and yes I take the point that the manufacturers skimp on rinses and spins, often finding my clothes itch after a while. If this happens I put them through on a 50degree wash and 3 rinses to solve the problem.
Very informative. I have never done quick loads. I have just got the machine you were beside and you have helped me understand it. I now don’t mind how long it takes. I always use the longest program and I now know how often to run the cleaning machine cycle. Many thanks.
Very interesting video with some facts that we might never have considered. As for drying, I would recommend drying out of doors when possible (free, and it smells heavenly!) but if you’d got to dry indoors, a dehumidifier is a lot cheaper to run than a tumble drier and has the benefit of keeping the house dry and free of mould etc. We live in a damp area and had huge problems with condensation in the kitchen and utility room, and in the downstairs toilet where I was constantly cleaning white mould off the walls. We invested in an efficient dehumidifier and all the problems have gone away, and my washing (on the pull-up overhead airier) dries in super-quick time. Cooking and drying washing cause the most amount of moisture in the atmosphere in a house, along with people breathing, of course, but I wouldn’t advocate giving up the latter for the sake of a dry house.
@@Solitude11-11 I have a washer drier. Whenever I’ve tumble-dried anything it’s really hard to get it just the right time and temperature ready for ironing and the clothes usually come out really creased. Drying on the airier with the dehumidifier is MUCH better, and cheaper too! Dehumidifiers are great, and no more mould in the house either. Glad you’ve discovered the secret too!
Also, position the dehumidifier so that the dry air coming from it blows over your washing. Add a desk fan and you are really going to speed up the process.
I an in the U.S.A. What is an airier? I used to tumble dry clotges a short time then hang. Now my dryer needs maintenance so I have to hang everything. My house is currently dry. I cannot hang it outside. Towels dry very stiff. I tried half a cup of vinegar in the whites rinse cycle but still stiff. I don't use fabric softener because I am so sensitive to scents. Any ideas?
Completely in agreement regarding using a dehumidifier. I've been using one for the last 2 years and I cannot begin to tell you how amazingly handy they are, especially when it's the current climate and therefore too wet/cold to hang wet washing outside. I can highly recommend the one that I use which is a Meaco 12L Low-Energy dehumidifier if anyone reading is curious? The first time I used it and I saw the amount of water collected, I nearly fell over! :D To think of all the condensation and damp that we would have had on top of the damp already in my previous bungalow....shocking!
Hello, from Canada! Thanks for helping me to feel better about longer washes. I try to save electricity, but the longer washes seem to be more logical. I'll start using the extra spin cycle, thanks to you.
I've still got my 21 year old Zanussi Washer Dryer from mid 2000. Can't believe it's still going. The saleman where I got it (Comet) said the motor was a Bosch, not sure whether it is but it's been a cracking machine. The only downside is the drum is tiny compared to today's washers. I think it says 4.5kg on it. Keep looking at new machines but I simply couldn't get rid of her now until she gives up :)
Well, I was surprised when our local consumer defense association said Zanussi had great durability but just 3 days after, I find your comment and it confirms that. Good to see there are still long lasting brands and congratulations on your decision!
I too have a Zanussi bought in 1994! I don't know if it's got a Bosch motor or not but I can't get rid of it because it's still going and my only complaint is that the drum door is rather small
We still have are ridiculously cheap white knight dryer from 2004 and orange works amazingly fast. Drys clothes 10x faster than are Samsung washer dryer. A pair of jeans will be fully dry in 20min
@@TheAllMightyGodofCod Our Zanussi Dishwasher & clothes dryer lasted years ,but the washing machine drum bearings lasted about a month after guarantee period ended . Never buy another Zanussi washing machine again . I find once the main drum bearings go ,it’s not worth the hassle & time to strip the machine down to fix them ,so I rescue the motors & scrap them . If I have had a machine for 2 to 3 years & it’s going to cost more than 50 quid for parts , I buy a new machine .I resist the temptation to use the fastest spin speed as it knackers the drum bearings a lot faster .
I never thought I would find a video about washing machine cycles interesting. Thank you I am always using the quick wash but I will use the longer cycles from now on. Any tips to get all the horrid scum out of the drum seal please?
Always a difficult one on how to get rid of the dirt around the drum seal. most of the time, either bicarbonate of soda can work, or most brands will offer cleaning solutions, but i always find doing regular maintenance washes at 90 degrees will help.
To keep your washer smelling nice and without scummy residue - don't use detergent ! I use liquid soap in the top drawer with washing soda crystals added to the load; been doing it for years, and no dirty drum issues. I would never go back to detergent.
the drum and the seal can be sanitised using oxygen peroxide in high concentration, ACE for colours gentle stain remover (in supermarkets) contains it (run an empty cycle and just pour 200ml in the detergent drawer when the water is loading) or you can use percarbonate of sodium (150 g of it in the drum in a 60 degrees empty cycle) which releases oxygen peroxide as well.
@@lords-electrical I was just wondering for the Bosch Serie 4 can you use washing powder detergent rather than liquid detergent to wash the clothes? Why I ask is because in the Bosch manual it obly recommends using liquid detergents that are self flowing. Thank you, Tom.
Working at a spa, having to wash and sanitize laundry, I am always cringing when the staff runs the loads on quick wash. I am so glad I found this to confirm my suspicions of the quick wash. Lol ❤️Adulting
Good video, relevant points well put. Whilst our kids were young we had a Hotpoint keymatic, brilliant machine, hot and cold fill, clothes came out dry enough, clean and no issues with drum cleanliness. Modern machines by comparison are the equivalent of a Trabant... yes in theory they use less water and electricity but in practice they don’t. Issues such as after a long hot wash ie towels, the load is still quite warm in the centre after umpteen rinses. We have cut back the amount of liquid detergent used to try and eliminate foam trapped in the door to no avail, drum hygiene is a constant issue due to low water levels, the old Hotpoint never had any issues as the drum was at least 50% full of water when working. Cold fill only is my main bugbear, my combi boiler is directly above the washer, unlimited hot water at any temperature, but no we have extended washing times whilst the heater (using energy at twice the cost) to heat the water. I had a lengthy exchange of emails with the technical director of my machines manufacture asking him to satisfactorily explain how the machine qualifies for an energy rating when clearly it uses more than it purports to do. Needless to say, as an engineer, I was unconvinced with his response.
If your clothes are still warm in the middle, it sounds like there are too many clothes which are clumped into a ball and not tumbling more freely. This affects washing and rinsing performance.
I generally use an hour long wash with 40degree temp and 1200 spin, and add a Calgon tablet into the wash as well as some antibacterial liquid. On Economy 7 which I am it would be more economical electricity-wise to use a longer eco wash programme overnight but sadly the water noise, clonking on and off as well as some noise coming up through the floor is not good for sleep!
With my old meile i used the quick wash all the time. It was great. My son now has that machine and I have a newer one. The quick wash on that is awful so I rarely use it. I was sorry that I had made the change. My mother has the same older model and also uses the quick wash all the time. It is a great work horse.
I assumed everyone knew this, my nan used quick wash all the time, but was always dissapointed by the results and hated using gel tabs as often they wouldnt actually dissolve properly as the result. Then my nan would respin everything so essentially a 30 minute quick wash + a spin would become a 45 minute wash with poor results. The machine is not really designed to provide that kind of performance at that level. I use the eco wash which is 70 minutes, but as you say, its more effiicient and uses less water and electricity.
@@eily_b you say lucky, but to me that is still too slow. but its a mechanical problem more than a software one. efficient machine but still too slow by design.
Well…you learn something everyday! I’ve always used the quick programmes, except on the odd occasional towel wash, I am (was!) that person who thought ‘I’m not having my machine of for 2 hrs!!, I’m not made of money!’ …..
I am concerned about the cleanliness of my clothes as opposed to the electricity use. Studies have proven that using hot water cleans clothes better than cold water. Also liquid detergents are also better than powders, generally.
@@moetocafe nope there is no study indicating that except for when it comes to white clothing. It does have a benefit of being cheaper because it contains fillers.
PR, Yes I agree. Everyone is encouraged to wash on 30 or 40 these days but that just doesn’t get whites as clean..things like pillow cases, tea towels and face clothes etc definitely need 60. My new washing machine only has one programme that washes on 60 whereas my old washing machine had at least three options at 60 and it even had an option for 90 (which I never actually used).
@@procrastinatingperfectioni278 make your own test. If you have some clothing with old stains, you can cut it into 3 pieces and wash each with gel, pods and powder. Then see for yourself. I know this from personal experience, but also most websites and review/test websites indicate just exactly the same.
@Saffanna Yes so I have read you need at least 60 degrees to get rid of dust mites (which we all have no matter how clean you are). Also, stains on clothes usually never come out if you was under 60.
Kudos to that manufacturer for putting the energy use information in the manual. My machine doesn't have that info in the manual. I was always puzzled by how the eco mode was eco - thanks!
I found this quite informative. I will be searching out my washer manual and reading the confusing table to find out the most economical settings to use for my seasonal situations. Thank you!
Thanks for this video, don't know why it is the first thing I have watched on New Years Day, but it must be a sign of my year to come? The washing of clothes in my house is a huge issue!! We live in a very small private rental property (which is my first MAJOR annoyance) and there is no door on the kitchen and no separate laundry area, and NO TUMBLE DRYER. My husband and I actually have "arguments" about the bloody washing! I use a quick wash because my husband complains about the noise of the machine and says it is constantly on, and is very unsupportive about it in general and discourages purchasing a dryer for the winter months as it is too expensive (which I do agree with). So, I have a constant pain of shuffling around tonnes of clothes in the winter from the damp, non water tight non insulated tumble down piss poor excuse for a conservatory, into the house hanging it everywhere I can, so it looks like a chinese laundry!! As I write this out I can clearly see that there are many issues to be resolved, not just the washing machine!! I told my husband in future he can wear dirty clothes if he has an issue with the way I wash, under the strict regime being enforced!!
I just want to find a washer that doesn’t break in 3 years. My mothers lasted no less than 20. But that was when they were made in America and they weren’t filled with plastic parts.
I have an LG washer/dryer, I use the quick wash routinely but I'm able to alter the spin speed (1400) and the temperature (30) and also add "rinse+" and "intense wash" features. This takes the overall time to 50mins. Seems to work very well.
Good tips! I have an LG washer / dryer too and the one change I make to the standard settings is to turn down the temperature on the "Large Cotton" setting (from 60^C to 40^C). It seems to wash just as well at that temperature and saves money on heating up the water.
Very interesting. I’m older and set in my ways. I want an economical environmentally friendly way so assumed the quick wash would be best. After listening to this, will definitely change my ways. I don’t use a tumble or spin drier, good old fashioned garden whirligig. Love the smell when dried outside. If bad weather, bathroom, on clothes airer in the bath, window open, door closed. Dry in 24/36 hours. Subscribed. Thanks
I've been mostly using the short wash since around 2006 in my washing machine and it's the longest lasting one I ever had. There's no "eco" wash on it though, but thanks for the info!
I never knew this thank you. I've used the quick wash since I bought the machine but now that energy prices are sky rocketing I will switch to the eco cycle
I'm one of the older generation you mention, and yes, I do find modern machines infuriating. I'm retired and washing for just the two of us...but I don't know how young families, working mums etc. get on with the long programmes. There's a 101 other jobs to do, and waiting ages to get the washing out on the line would drive me nuts. And yes, I started with a twin tub, lots of hot soapy water and full control. The new machines hardly wet the clothes and don't rinse properly. Always having to do extra rinses. Not very impressed as you can probably tell 🤣🤣
Same here! Not enough water to wash in! Even with the "use extra water" option added to the cycle: my bedsheet (double bed, single sheet, all by itself) some inner parts are not even damp after the full cycle. Those machines suck!
@@emmamemma4162 I just skip the timer... just emptying the machine first thing in the morning is soon enough for me :) (but it'd better be really clean!)
I always use the economy on both my washing machine and dishwasher and although I am on water meter is believe in helping the environment as much as possible. I have a Samsung double drum 9kg that weighs and adjust every wash to the weight and the utility bills saving is most definitely worth the investment. More important as rare auto immune disease sufferer resulting in severe skin issue of a variety the wash quality with extremely little detergent/chemical addition is unbeaten by any one of my known friends & family. Thank you for getting these points across so simply
When I first got my front loader I was always using quickwash. I also caught myself always adding more water or adding more detergent. When I started using the Normal cycle that's when it finally blew me away. My clothes were so clean and my water bill went down. My normal cycle takes about 90 minutes but you have to trust the washer to do it's job. It's smarter than you think. Also I never use more than 2 Tbs of liquid detergent. Omg I was using way too much detergent in the beginning.
Try using soap nuts. I just tried them yesterday and my clothes came out so clean. No fragrance but it smelled clean!! Pop 4-5 soap nuts in a small cotton pouch and toss it into the washing machine with your wash. They can last u another 4-5 washes before u need to switch the nuts out. Inexpensive and effective. :)
Bought an ISE for a scandalous amount of money several years ago, about a year before they went out of business (well done me choosing ISE over Miele, got that wrong), so much for the 10 year guarantee, but it hasn't put a foot wrong so far and is built like a brick outhouse so here's hoping it carries on, its also very quiet in use. Wouldn't dream of doing a quick wash, want the clothes clean, so typically use the normal cycle @ 50' (60 for sheets and towels), extra water option selected, and run it in the wee small hours using cheap rate electric. My work clothes get really grubby, particularly my work trousers, which come up spotless. Also, and i can hear the groans already, we put a Calgon tablet in with each wash in the hope it will help keep limescale problems at bay for as long as possible plus it helps soften the water a little making the detergent go further. Lidl used to sell their own version of Calgon, but like so many useful things they used to sell, haven't seen it for some years now. Great video, thankyou.
My parents have had 2 bad experiences with Miele products and their UK "Customer service" is rubbish. I'll never own a Miele product as long as I live as a consequence
Very useful tip and makes sense. Indeed washing on a high temperature at times will keep your machine clean and bacteria free mostly between the door rubber area. I wash my soap dispenser after every wash,just pull it out and give it a quick rinse and it will stay clean and not getting dirty of mold..it takes only 2 minutes and no dark and bacteria molds.. thanks for the video 🙏🇳🇴
Haven't read all the comments but I'll gladly sacrifice some cleanliness with a quick wash because my shirts etc get less of a pounding and last twice as long. An eco wash wears out my clothes faster than wearing them!
@@HaggisMuncher-69-420 Shows how much you know then doesn’t it .For your information I have been on this planet 7 decades & not only owned a multitude of washing machines of most makes :have also serviced & repaired them myself . Anyone prepared to skimp on a proper wash cycle repeatedly by their own admission sacrificing less cleanliness must be wearing clothes that are mingling , especially after they have been subject to several of these inadequate wash cycles .
@@maskedavenger2578 We mostly use quick washes and under no circumstances are the clothes minging - they are very clean. Perhaps you weren't repairing or maintaining your washing machines as well as you think you were!
Great video and such helpful guidance, I've just had my Beko washer dryer delivered and so it's a work in progress. Your insight will help with that process a lot.
Pretty interesting! Unfortunately my manual only compares the eco setting at 60 degrees, which comes out to 1.50kwh compared to my 0.25kwh 30 minute 30 degree daily express wash I normally use. Would love if they included more temps in the manuals.
@@aegwasherndryrer Haven't experienced any mould issues after 6 years and we took the machine apart last year to change a part. It's common here to wash on cold but we do use a washing machine cleaner around once a year.
I miss the good old washing machines. It was so simple, efficient and very durable. Only 3 switches one for load size(small,medium, large), temperature (cold,warm,hot) and start/stop button. We had a Maytag washer and dryer that lasted decades when I a kid.
No hot water feeds straight to the machine anymore so it takes forever for the washing machine to heat the water itself by burning more electricity. How that is more economical when there is a ready supply of hot water available I will never know. Still wish we had the older washing machines, an hour and you were done. Now it takes the best part of a day to do a bloody washing during the winter between washing and drying.
@lukedoherty8062 if it would take the beginning of the hot water flow and use that as the cold water, then it would probably work. But it often runs cold water on the cold line and the cold water on the start of the hot water line.
What you say is right, I think most people accept the trade off in energy and water consumption to get the washing done quickly. A fast spin speed minimises the amount of water remaining and I find that using a two in one type detergent removes any issues with the final rinse and residue.
I don’t know how I have stumbled upon this but I have just learnt a lot of really useful stuff. I am off to look at my washing machine programs. Thanks.
Me too! Thank you for the re-education.
Me as well haha!
@@Jordan1000
ME TOO.
Same
Ditto…and I am in Seattle!!
Most TH-cam videos try to sell you something and hence can cost money. Yours just saved me some thanks.
I never knew I needed a "how to use your washing machine" lesson
Thank you!
I I think the key element that seems to be missing in this description is that the eco modes use much longer soaking times instead of agitation. They’re dissolving the dirt instead of bashing it out. This saves energy, wear and tear on the washer, and wear and tear on the clothes. It does take longer. I’m allegedly over retirement age, but not retired, but I’m an engineer who writes embedded firmware, so maybe I can appreciate what they’re doing more. With microcontrollers, it’s easy to program lots of combinations of agitation to get everything wet, followed by pauses to let it dissolve. Listening to the washer run, I can tell that’s what they’re doing.
That annoys me so much as I already pre soaked the items I needed to overnight in a bucket. I don't need a machine to do it. Stupid concept. I used to program digital unix in the 90s. Programmers....Dont over complicate the program just because you are getting over excited about it, keep it user friendly. I want to control the heat, time, rinse, abd speed...simples. I don;t care how much electric I use... I have a life...I need to get on. Im thinking of buying a twin tub for £10. What I don;t spend on the machine I can use in electric. Plus I can repair it all myself with a screw in radiator with no thermostat...and a pair of stockings
This was informative, i wish you a great day.
Extra Rinse cycle is a must for towels and sheets. Sold Home Goods for years. Fabric softener on your towels makes them less absorbent. I use vinager. Also use less laundry soap. I'm still trying to get extra soap out of some towels that a well meaning family member washed. You can use baking soda and vinegar to get the soap out. I cup of each put directly in the load. Appreciate this content because people are definitely confused. They also need to leave the front loader door open. Mold will grow no matter What the "improved" model the
Manufacture is pushing.. Happy New Year!
Thanks a lot
Quick qestion, I read that vinegar can damage the machine? Is that true?
I just moved out and this is my first ever washing machine so I am clueless AF. Also I don't want to damage the thing lol.
I never use softener. I’m allergic to most scents anyways. Also I have see. My mothers machine the softener makes it stinky and sticky. Just my opinion
I always pull the draw out and clean it after every wash! I also dry out the rubber seal inside. I keep the draw inside the drum until next use. Therefore air can still get in 👍
I do massage therapy as a job, so I have a lot of oily towels to wash every week.
The only thing I've found that removes the oil is soda crystals.
I put it in the dispenser and detergent gel in the drum.
There were 3 surprises with this video: it came up on my content; I watched it through to the end; and I read the comments with interest. I also learnt something (but that wasn’t particularly surprising). Well done, guys!
Brilliant video. Thank you. I’m one of the oldies who constantly uses the quick programme. Not any more. Who knew that the electricity used on longer programmes was less than the quick one. Thank you very much for this video.
No problem, glad you liked it, thanks for the feedback.
I read that one reason it uses less electricity is because it uses the power of the water and detergent to soak the stains away rather than the constant turning of the drum and therefore it is also kinder to the clothes.
Me too Jan, I've started using the "normal" 1.5/2 hr programmes and put it on first thing in the morning. I have a washer dryer but don't use the tumbler due to the cost, I put it on the airer in the spare room.
Mind blowing advice……maybe I should’ve just read the manual first lol
@@trishdoughty1965 If tommorrow's going to be a nice day for washing, I Load the machine the night before and set the delay start for 9 hours !
Thanks, informative video.
My washer tip is leave the door open after a wash & let it dry out. My door seal looks like brand new after several years of use!
Yes, I’ve always left the door open for a few hours afterwards…it also stops the washing machine from getting that musty smell caused by moisture not being able to escape.
After the wash I also dry around the door seal (with a cloth or kitchen towel) - especially at the bottom, where water collects. I also take out the detergent drawer (even though I don't use it), shake it and leave it upside-down (ideally outside in warm sunshine!) to dry out thoroughly top and especially underneath (which is a damp trap).
I always do that too
I think it's safe to say we have all earned our place in heaven 😉
Yes! I do this! And the fab conditioner drawer! 👍
I have no idea why youtube recommended this for me. But I am watching it happily!
Very informative, but I'd like to see how well he managed to stand up after being in that position for 10 minutes :)
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Squatting is the natural resting position for primates; better than sitting on a chair.
He'll have the last laugh in his later years.
Years ago a miele engineer advised me to use about half the amount of detergent recommended on the bottle and use a POWDER DETERGENT wash about once every 3 or 4 weeks at 70*C degrees or hotter, to give the whole system a good clean out (removes soap residue in pipes etc. Prolongs the life of the machine. (Obviously the very hot wash is for suitable fabrics only, such as, white towels / cotton sheets etc). Great advice, has served us well over the years!
To be honest Miele last at least 20 or more years usually, Mine did. But because they use less water it was recommended to use less soap powder or liquid anyway :)
I’m watching this 30 years too late 😱 Shocked to hear longer washes uses less energy thanks for video!!
Very informative video, thanks. One thing I'd recommend if using a short wash cycle, is to not use detergent capsules or powder since neither has time to properly dissolve, and you end up with detergent residue left in the clothes
I always use powder, so if somebody is like me, then just use smaller amount of clothes and smaller amount of washing powder, if you have to use a short cycle, but you better use the regular/ longer programs whenever you can - they are better in every aspect (washing performance, water and energy efficiency and prolonging the machine lifespan).
Yes great tip thanks for this
Add a tablespoon of soda; always keeps machine clean & your clothes .
Sometimes on a quick wash (I rarely use!) I sprinkle the washing powder onto the clothes in the drum so it's bashed about in the water straight away !
@@millomweb that's a good advice, I've heard it from washing machine technicians as well.
I just put the washing detergent where it belongs, and personally never had issues with slow dissolving etc.
Very useful information, after ten years I have learned this and has benefited me and I even told my wife this and now it seems impossible without it - Salender Singh Boora
I live in tasmania, so don't have that brand of washing machine, I have a Simpson top load. I like this brand the last one I had was 40yrs old when it completely stopped working! The one I've got is only 8yrs old, and performs well, I rarely use the short cycle as it's nearly as long as the normal cycle which is 1hr 4mins. We are off grid with solar and generator back up, and this works well using an inverter and the eco cycle, which I use occasionally, but yes the spin drying does leave it with more moisture. That doesn't bother me, I hang the clothes outside in the sun in summer time and it dries wrinkle free pretty much, and they go in the dryer in winter after being on a normal cycle. The video was very informative and I learnt new things, thank you for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!
Max spin speed was one of the primary factors for choosing a new machine. The ability to modify and save the program settings, including spin speed & extra rinse, was a bonus of the one chosen.
sigh.. People who're concerned about a high spin speed should really invest in a spin drier.
As tumble drying clothes that have been through a spin drier will only take around 20-30 mins to fully dry on low.
@@lieferal4984 ??? A washing machine with a high spin speed negates needing a separate spin drier. Clothes do indeed take 20-30mins to dry after a high final spin. But hey, if you want to buy an extra appliance and the extra step of work more power to you, but it’s no wonder it’s making you sigh.
@@DiscoFang A typical washing machine's max spin speed is between 1200-1400 rpm, spin driers are seemingly only available in 2800 or 3200 rpm models.
The reason why it takes my tumble drier 20-30 mins to dry a load from the spin drier is because I use a low heat cycle.
Now imagine how little time it would take to dry a load on an extra hot cycle.
@@lieferal4984 I didn’t realise the modern ones went that fast. Our last AEG machine did 1600rpm and with anything less than that sheets noticeably heavier at the end of the cycle.
@@lieferal4984 yrs I bought a spin drier last year when I had no washer. I still use it now on towels and bedding as they come out virtually dry
I use the quick cycle a lot, mainly because a) I never leave a wash on if I'm going out and b) I don't like to over wash my clothes. However this video has made me think differently about the overwashing. Thanks for the tips.
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My boss gave me a tip that if you are going out, to use rinse hold. Then finish the cycle once you get home. That way you won’t get the horrible damp smell on your clothes.
Please excuse the nonsensical bunch of b's I appeared to have typed..I fell asleep while watching this video and never even realised I had accidentally commented with this nonsense!
@@utopia5534 I thought it was a piece of music!
@@kaeonthecouch3279 😂😂I fell asleep.. never even realised I had accidentally commented until I got a notification reply to comment on video!..might try and compose something though!
Everything is explained very well in this excellent video.
On my older machine, the programs were quicker - 0.30 - 1 hr and only 1-2 on 2 hrs, but never used those. On my new machine, there are quick programs, like 15 and 30 mins, but I don't use those. The regular programs are 1 hr (for less capacity) and 1.5 hrs (for usual wash), there are also cotton programs for 2 hrs, and you can use pre-wash, which may take longer than 3 hrs in total.
So, with the new machine I had to change my habits, now I use longer programs and the washing performance is significantly better, I can tell. So, my personal experience aligns 100% with everything said in this video.
Listen to this man and you will have your clothes clean and nice.
" longer programs and the washing performance is significantly better" - better for putting holes in clothes too ;)
@@millomweb this problem may occur due to many reasons like:
- if you are washing delicate + rough clothes together, in such case wash delicate clothes separately, esp. avoid putting in other clothes with garments on them,
- reduce your spin speed - the higher the spinning, the higher the chances to ruin some delicate clothes, I personally usually spin only up to 800 rpm, as I've found from my experience, that speeds in the 1000+ range really can wear your clothes very quickly,
- another tip to preserve clothes longer is if you're using a tumble drying to dry only at low temp,
- also some cheaper or bad designed washing machines may tend to damage your clothes more often - for example if clothes are clogging or dragging between the drum and the rubber isolation.
- clothes can be damaged also, if the laundry is not well balanced during spinning time.
Overall, I've not found longer programs to be more damaging, but they're surely better for washing performance. For almost clean clothes, and if you're washing frequently like I do - try a program, that is about 1 - 1 and a half hour length.
I usually wash at 1.30 hr dark wash program, as my everyday clothes are mostly dark colors.
You can also wash at reduced temp (i.e. 30 degrees vs 40) - this works well for dark and delicate clothes.
The quality of the washing detergent can also have significant impact on what comes out.
@@millomweb and also consider the quality of the clothes - many poor quality clothes on the market nowadays or too delicate. Of course such clothes will wear out faster.
@@moetocafe Thanks for your thoughts. I'm aware of differences in detergents. High spin speeds should not damage clothes when there's not a lot in the drum. The problem with my clothes is that they're old :) While still functional, I see no reason to discard them.
Our current machine once damaged one of my mother's blouses - I think it got caught on the water inlet hose. It's the only time we've had an item deliberately damaged by the machine.
@@moetocafe Indeed.
That extra 9% moisture is also relevant in our poorly ventilated homes in winter
Thanks for the information - a wash cycle of over 2 hours is really impractical. We just bought a new Miele and had a choice of a 3 hour wash cycle or 30 minute short wash - with nothing in between. While we appreciate the reduction in operating costs for the longer cycles - the manufacturers have lost the plot - as it just does not work in the current day and age. I have an old Miele with 1600 spin and does a hot wash in 55 minutes - and it works like a dream. We have had to return the Miele machine - it was for my elderly parents who have carers do their washing and none of their carers work for enough hours to be able to finish the washing with the over 2 hour cycle (note the short cycle is not hot enough to do the weekly sheet and towel wash).
That's the problem I have with my machine. A dozen options to wash for 2 or 3 hours, or a quick-wash option and nothing in-between.
I work as a carer, I’d never get enough washing done with 3hr washes.
I do agree that the quick washes aren’t always very good at dissolving soap and spinning enough water out of the clothes but we have limited choices if I’m to get the job done.
Buy Miele with QuickPowerWash! 5KG's in 49 minutes clean just like ur old washing machine.
Agreed. Our eco wash option is like 5hours. So can only use it very occasionally. The ‘quick’ daily wash is still about 1.5hours.
@@catherinegaskain6419 hi! There's always the possibility to program the machine. If you know you come back the day after, prepare it and make it wash so it's ready for when you come back. The machine doesn't need you there for it to work.
Or, depending on your 'carees', if you work at their home: prepare the machine with the good cycle and ask them to launch it at a good time. So when you come back the cloths are ready to be taken cared of. Yay teamwork!
One of the best informative videos I have ever seen on youtube. Happy, peaceful and healthy 2022 to all of you
Thank you. You saved my washing and my machine. This was recommended to me by someone. I suggest everyone does this too. This will save your clothes and machine.
I always use a shortish wash and my machine is 17 years old. ☺️
Thank you. I have just bought a washing machine and was doing quick washes. I will now switch to eco.
Very useful video.
Useful, informative and well presented with no distracting theatrical "music" that all too many uploaders think is essential to make them look like great directors. I didn't know of the pitfalls of using the Daily Quick cycle regularly, as I figured that was about the time the old Hoovermatic took with you standing over it!
I've just had my first new washing machine delivered (my old one finally died 😒), so I've been watching all kinds of washing machine videos all night long! It's nearly 4am 😅 this is probably the most informative and professional video I've seen in the last six or seven hours. Brilliant. Thank you!
This is a bit off topic, but hoping someone can help, I had my machine delivered today. Installed it. Gave it a recommended 15 minute, empty drum test run, check for leaks, draining, and wobbling. Everything perfect. So, went and stuck a load in to clean, and quite quickly in to the wash, when I opened my kitchen door (please bear in mind my kitchen is miniscule, so any smell can fill it very quickly!) and there is a strange, chemical like smell, I paused the machine, checked the socket etc, the machine from top to bottom, it's definitely around the machine. The smell is also in the drawer, though mingled with fab con smell, so not so bad. I've spent about two hours looking, and all I can find, is that it is relatively normal on the first use of two, of a new machine, fresh from the manufacturers. I have terrible anxiety, so I want to believe LG, and Bush etc, but it just seems odd. Wash cycle has finished, and the smell was almost entirely gone before the cycle came to an end. I had my previous machine so long, and it wasn't brand new when I first got it, so I'm pretty much very new, to brand new 😶 is this info correct, from such as LG, that the smell is normal? If it is normal, it will go away after a wash or two? It didn't smell at all on the 15 minute cycle prior. They also said it can be fishy, rubbery, or faint burning, which to me just screams abnormal, I want my money back 😅 my anxiety... I drive myself bonkers with it all 😂
First of all thanks for the feedback. It can be normal for there to be a smell when the machine is used in its first couple of programs. This can be due to the parts not being bedded in properly yet, new motor etc and should go after a couple of washes. As you say, if you are not confident leaving it, then run a couple of 15 minute programs and hopefully after that the smell should go. I am sure you will be fine with it, good luck!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I appreciate that very much! I've run it through a couple of cycles through the day, and the smell has gotten much fainter, and with your incredibly helpful reply, I feel very reassured that it's on its way out. Your reply is as informative, professional, and reassuring as your videos, and I honestly can't thank you enough for your time and help! 😊
Thank you very much for the review. My machine is only 3 weeks old (Hisense WFQA1214EVJM) 12KG. I also was unhappy with the length given that my old Samsung programmes were shorter.
My issue is the dispenser drawer. There's no guide tray for liquid detergent. If you use liquid it just runs away?Also how do you take apart the dispenser to clean it? can you help please?
Thirdly, the machine is program mostly for 2 rinses, is that really enough? If I add extra rinse, does that extra rinse happen before or after the fabric softener?
What a lovely guy and a lovely soothing voice. I love guys who are passionate about things most people don't even think about. Personally I always use the ECO setting. Mine takes THREE HOURS on the 40 degree cycle. I have to ask a neighbour to come in and turn the machine on while I'm out at work so it's ready for when I get home, so I can put the next load in!!!
Do you have a time delay on your machine? That way you can have it finish on time for your return home.
Use the delay start function.
Plug your washing machine into a timer and then into the socket.
@@kaycee625 there’s no need for that washing machines come with a delay start feature. Also need to be careful with the timer to make sure that it can handle the current.
Really useful video. You would assume the shorter the wash, the more efficient but no. I usually use a 59 minute wash. I will start using the longer washes more often after watching this. 👍
I use either 59 or 1.09 myself (cold or 20 degree), I feel like they seem to do the job no problem. Hmm.
I've learned a lot after watching this given I too do not read all the instructions. Eco on my machine will be my go to from now on. Great useful video, thank you.
Curious now, going to give it a go. I guess its like driving down the highway, slower speed and longer time uses less fuel and wear on your vehicle. Great content, thanks.
I’ve just taken delivery of one of these new machines with very much longer wash times and you’ve educated me so well into the reasons why they’re better ecologically and for the clothes and machine. So interesting too. Thank you!
Very good
Incredibly informative! You tube bizarrely recommended this video, I watched it and you confirmed my suspicion, my Beko rapid 15 only sets the spin to 800, hence why I never use that program, counter productive the rapid wash is.
I love the eco wash settings. I like to set my machine to wash overnight, or when I go to work, so it's ready to hang out in the morning or when I get home. Usually eco wash is not long enough so I also use the delay-start settings. I really have only used the quick wash when someone has forgotten to put a work or school shirt in the wash and they need it done in a hurry. Definitely comes in handy.
Great video.
Ha I knew it. My hubby always uses the quick wash and I cannot believe that it can clean better than a longer wash. Thanks, good info from a professional.
For me, this video is so timely. After owning my washer for 11 years! I only just discovered this week that I had a quick wash cycle. I had only a few articles that just needed refreshing. I was running short on time when I thought there must be a faster way, so was excited to find quick wash. I added a second rinse which increased the cycle time by only 3 minutes. I thought "Hey, I'll start using this for most loads." But now I stand corrected. Thanks!
I am binge watching your videos , they are so informative and INTERESTING. You have a really good quality and sound extremely respectable.
Liked and subscribed btw !
I just bought a new washing machine, and I was not sure what setting to use. This was helpful, thanks!
I almost exclusively use quick wash, it’s quick! This time I bought a cheapy Beko because I just don’t understand all the cycles, playing a tune at the end of the wash, having a door in the door in case I find a stray sock after I’ve started the cycle for 300 quid more! No thanks. But I really have learned something today so subscribed to the channel. Tell me about quickies in the dishwasher now! 😄
Thanks for this info, I've been using 'handwash' on my Beko it's 1.02hr, 1400 spin 40°. I too have not used the eco because of the time it takes, but now that I've watched your video I'll certainly make some changes.
I literally did that 10 mins ago lol it’s a new machine and I was like yes this is the best, clearly not lol
I found a few years ago that cool washes can cause a build up of undesolved powder and clog the machine. I've found d doing a hot wash with a cleaner every now and again does wonders and prevents musty smells forming. Good advice on different cycles.
I had an LG washing machine served..He was a 20 year veteran at fixing washing machines and appliances. He recommended using Finish dishwasher tabs with the red ball. The original ones that are more affordable. He saw that I had purchased special tabs that were outrageously priced. He said use one with the clean cycle once a month. Then leave the door open between loads and clean the lint filter 2 times a year. I usually find something my kiddo left in his pocket. 😉
This is interesting, that is, about the cold washes. I'm struggling with a very smelly machine and it's only for the last year or two that I've used cold water only.
What a find this programme is!
@@allisonfarah5146 yes constant cool washes allows bacteria to build up. Try the odd wash at 60 degrees plus with something like calgon added, it does make a difference.
But why would you only use cold washes it just doesn’t make sense 🤔🤔😱😱????!!!!
This literally fixed my washing machine this year. Just did a 60° empty wash, twice and it has worked correctly since then
Okay I was actually blown away by this. I ran a quick eco wash and a normal long wash. Long wash used about the same or less electricity it was so minor I couldn’t tell but the clothing came out drier much much drier which helps especially in winter when the clothing takes so long to dry, I think it will be much quicker now and seems cleaner
Thanks for this video!
This is great feedback. Thanks very much
Videos like this make me love my 25 year old scratch and dent Sears Kenmore washer even more since, I can't imagine having to read a manual just to do a load of laundry.
You are funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Imagine having to keep it handy with tabs to consult and it well thumbed! 😆
@@theredrover3217 or worst! Having to keep it around because you might need to solve a problem that appears later on. That would be insane!
What’s insane is buying the latest in washing machines, that promise to use less water and electricity, for more than $500. Then you learn a normal wash is not 30 mins but 2 hours to do a decent wash. How decent that is is questionable. For a towel or pair of jeans to be dried quickly in a dryer or on a clothes line within 4 hours on a reasonably warm day can’t be done unless they are run on maximum spin cycle again. You can’t leave it closed because water is left in the machine for efficiency. You only have to do it accidentally once to know stinky it becomes and how inefficient it is to get rid of that. How is it eco friendly to use hot water on clothes designed to be washed in cold water. It’s not good for the environment. It’s not good for my budget. It has obsolescence built in at greater expense. I forgot to mention the utter waste of a full day with the tub rinse. 7 to 9 hours for the machine to run to “clean” it out. Heaven forbid you forget about it and leave the lid down or closed. The makers of these machines are making a scandalous amount out of us but we can’t even expect the same quality as we could out of our old machines. When progress takes me backwards it’s a rip-off. Or better yet, it’s a scam. The guys who are stuck in the middle with unhappy customers can’t be enjoying this either.
Yeah, I have no desire to get some "upgraded" machine that takes all day for one load. Being in the city, in a rental, I no longer have a washer, but use a service next door - wash, dried, and folded in 2 hours! 😎
I'm one of the oldies who could never quite understand why a longer wash was more economical until someone on another one of your vlogs explained it to me very simply and then at last I understood. I've never been a fan of the quick 15/30 minute wash but I guess it's handy for the odd small load. I also like having a drum clean function...Good vlog and well explained.
Thanks very much for the feedback
I'm definitely a fan of the quick wash cos it's cheaper
@@melgrant7404 no it’s not cheaper.
@@davedebang-bang6168 yes it is a hell of a lot cheaper. Small lightly soiled load at 30 degrees takes 17 minutes in my Bosch. That's spinning at 1400, I can increase the spin up to 1600 if I like, which would increase the time slightly but there's no need. Water use? I'm not on a meter but 17 minutes compared to 2 and a half hours, don't need to be a professor to work it out. Let's not even mention the rip off price of electricity eh?
Get a decent washing machine.
@@stepheng8779 it is a good cycle for small loads, but it sure does use a lot more water and energy. idk if you watched the video but you said that 2h30m eco cycle uses alot more water right? well, no. what the washer does is it uses the amount of water thats needed to wet the clothes and have a good tumbling action. after the water thats needed is in the drum, tumbling and heating the water starts. and if you think about it, it will do the same on the short cycle! but it will use up alot more energy because it has to do it in a quicker amount of time. So, to heat it will turn on the heater on a higher level so that it can heat up fast enough, but in an eco cycle it will just heat it slowly. and don’t know if you know this but in older bosch serie 6 washers had a feature where it had these two “water usage” and “energy usage” parts under the screen. it showed that the eco wash used less water and energy while the “quick 15/30 wash” used almost all the bars.
You're right about some of us older users - I'm in the routine of getting all the clothes done on a Monday and using the full length programmes will mean spreading this further down the week.
Thanks for your video explaining why I should adapt to this new routine.
I've been interested to find today that once the machine starts to run then its estimate of how long the load will take has been reduced - perhaps the full length programmes won't always take as long as they first appear.
Separately, and referring to another video of yours I've started using a lot less detergent and still getting good results. I've decanted the liquid laundry detergent in to a pump dispenser bottle and I find four squirts are enough - way less than is shown on the side of the bottle.
(I have labelled the pump bottle and I have no children in the household who might mistake it for something else).
I too just happened to come across this video. I was discussing this very issue with a customer today. Very useful information. 👍
What a super interesting channel. This info in these videos is exactly the kind of stuff you didn't know you wanted. Where else would the question "what exactly do washing machine functions actually do?". Love this 💙💙💙
This is a very useful video
I don’t have a tumble drier, I use the fastest spin when using a washing machine
So much money is lost using a tumble drier, even on hot weather days when the sun shines
Save the planet, avoid tumble driers Rebecca xx
You explain things very well. I kept watching just to listen to your calming voice! Thanks.
Thanks very much
You hit the nail on the head with this video, that said, there are some other facts that might also come into play that are not mentioned but then again, it could just prove to be tricky and confusing if some more information was added - still... those quick programs that claim they're suitable to wash a full load are the worst in the market as in the example you provided yourself, the convenience of a quick cycle could only arise to wash a small load in a harry and considering that such cycles are fixed and the machine doesn't carry out any adjustments to suit the load, it means you'll be wasting resources more than you would on a full load on a standard cycle, just to wash a few garments in a hurry - this is at the basis of the fact that most manufacturers (but the one in question) choose to design rapid washes only for small loads with an appropriate use of resources. I loved the fact that you touched upon the spin speed dilemma between rapid and standard cycle and relative remaining moisture content, most manufactures do cheat by allowing lower spin speeds, but even worse, those that promise the same high spin speed that in reality does not make much difference as the spin cycle itself is too short to extract even half as much water as in a proper long spin cycle... so many myths... oh well :)
Just had to get a new machine, old one was 20+ years old. I really didn't understand the programmes, I was going to just use the quick wash every time like we used to, I won't now. Thank you for this video!
Very helpful for this older generation member. My (really, really) old machine - 35 years old - finally died so the new type of machine was quite a surprise, a pleasant one though. I'd been nursing the old beast along for some time & the new one is so much more flexible, and uses so little water compared to the dinosaur. I hadn't realised the difference in eco vs fast wash so would have opted for fast wash so am very glad that you went into such detail.
don't be so keen on that, the small amount of water used by modern machines does have negatives, one is that the rinse process is not very effective, to properly get rid of detergent residues, you will need to add extra rinses to the cycle
@@babspumpkin549 I always throw in some vinegar with the rinse cycle and still will add more water in rinsing. Don't like to have any detergent residue in clothes.
This was really useful and a terrific reminder of what one machine engineer had told me about the amount of water used in the Eco programme. I never use this programme however I would love to start to do so soon.
I'm still going to use the quick wash for my small load of lightly soiled clothes though will use only liquid detergent and less of it (approx. 2 tbsp). These clothes are not dirty and just need freshening up. Plus imo long washes wear out the clothes much faster.
The two hour long washes are too long for my busy days though if time allows I will use a long cycle with a vinegar rinse cycle every once in a while for a deep clean.
My Samsung washer dryer has an 8kg max load (washing only) and 6kg max (washing & drying). I’m a single person, and what I will say is that I think a key feature that needs to be built into all machines is the ability to weigh the washing as it is loaded into the drum. You’d be surprised at how little constitutes 1 load, and if you look at the manufacturer recommendations there are usually only a couple of programmes that can accept the full load. For example, my machine’s “Daily Wash” setting takes about 5hrs for a wash/dry cycle. Of course, it does the calibration and weighing malarkey and normally a w/d takes less than that BUT it can only accept a 2kg load. That’s 2 pairs of jeans, a couple of shirts and a few bits of underwear. The average bedding for a double bed weighs in at around 3kg, so for 5 hours and you can’t even do a set of bedding! The cotton wash & dry cycle accepts the full 6 kg load and guesstimates about 7hr20 at 40 deg. It usually comes in a bit shorter than that. But if I took the 2kg jeans, shirts & smalls Daily Wash load, as above and put that on cotton w/d it would come in at about 3 hours, significantly less time than the daily wash. It all comes down to knowing how much loading the various cycles can accept, and how much you’re putting in. I’m not an engineer, but if we can send a man to the moon, we can design a machine that weighs the load for you and outputs it to a screen. It’s not so far removed from the process they do now - they just don’t warn you if there’s too much for a given cycle, or conversely, not enough.
Really useful information. I will certainly change the way I use my machine. Please don’t assume that all of the older generation are not able or willing to take in new information.
I agree. I’m just home from my sister’s. While I was there I showed them that they have access to Netflix with their Sky subscription and showed them how to download an☺️app to their phone to replace their temperamental Sky remote control. Not all older people are fogies. I understand about fast and longer programs but I am not prepared to wait for 2 hours to get my washing out on a nice sunny day. 🙄
Our Miele washing machines' manual is quite explicit in stating that the longer programmes use less energy and water, but my wife won't change her habits of a lifetime and wants the washing done yesterday. I'm the one who has to meticulously clean the machine once a month (including running a hot Maintenance Wash programme) to stop gunk building up and becoming deposited on the laundry - if I don't then, in the worst case, the laundry can emerge from the machine dirtier than when it went in!
I'm about to have that battle after this video. We go through a 50 washes bottle of fabric softener in about 20 washes also 😅
I can see her point - it ties you into staying in. I've seen three apartment fires started by dryers, and our fire brigade tweeted never to leave one running unless you're at home.
@@FurnitureFan These are washing machines though. I've come up with a plan. We often put a wash in the machine in the morning, and it still goes on a quick wash or 'daily wash' (I must check whether daily wash is a function to save energy for frequent washing), and it's timed to finish for when we get home. I'll change it to an eco cycle.
Love your teamwork...you could swap roles for a month or so and that may help you to see each other's point of view too 😀
@@jillstevenson9585 I had thought of that, but if I don't maintain the washing machine no-one else can be persuaded to, and therefore it will work less well and have a shorter life.
I always assumed eco mode just used less water, but I found a table in the manual that shows exactly what the consumption is. Thanks for this video as you've saved me money.. I'll use eco mode from now on!
Found this totally by accident… I’m so glad I did! Thank you so much, you just gained a new subscriber! 🤗
Thank you and welcome.
I live in the US and here you now need to write to the washer manufacturer to ask them how much water the machine uses or what the exact spin speeds are. They no longer put the data in the manuals or on the website.
Wow what can I say,educated in such a short time...cheers answered alot of questions
Excellent video, thank you for explaining this well. I had worked some of it out myself but nice to know I am on the right track. As an older person, my mother was young during the war. She still practiced all her economy saving devices even when rationing ended. In the seventies, we used to have a top loading washer. She always boiled towels and sheets on 90 degrees, then saved the boiling soapy water to pour down the toilets and sterilise them. The rest was used to clean down outside flagstones and kill the moss. I still use the boil wash on cottons, towels and sheets a) to get them really clean and white, b) to kill any bacteria and c) to give the washer a good clean. Sadly, these days the resultant hot water has to be discarded due to the plumbing. I do use the quick wash and find it useful for darks and when I am short on time, but I do notice it doesn't get perspiration smells and marks out of shirts like the hot wash does effortlessly, and yes I take the point that the manufacturers skimp on rinses and spins, often finding my clothes itch after a while. If this happens I put them through on a 50degree wash and 3 rinses to solve the problem.
see my comment, here somewhere.......
Very informative. I have never done quick loads. I have just got the machine you were beside and you have helped me understand it. I now don’t mind how long it takes. I always use the longest program and I now know how often to run the cleaning machine cycle. Many thanks.
Very interesting video with some facts that we might never have considered. As for drying, I would recommend drying out of doors when possible (free, and it smells heavenly!) but if you’d got to dry indoors, a dehumidifier is a lot cheaper to run than a tumble drier and has the benefit of keeping the house dry and free of mould etc. We live in a damp area and had huge problems with condensation in the kitchen and utility room, and in the downstairs toilet where I was constantly cleaning white mould off the walls. We invested in an efficient dehumidifier and all the problems have gone away, and my washing (on the pull-up overhead airier) dries in super-quick time. Cooking and drying washing cause the most amount of moisture in the atmosphere in a house, along with people breathing, of course, but I wouldn’t advocate giving up the latter for the sake of a dry house.
I had the same kind of issues and discovered how efficient a dehumidifier is at drying clothes, and no damage. And much cheaper!
@@Solitude11-11 I have a washer drier. Whenever I’ve tumble-dried anything it’s really hard to get it just the right time and temperature ready for ironing and the clothes usually come out really creased. Drying on the airier with the dehumidifier is MUCH better, and cheaper too! Dehumidifiers are great, and no more mould in the house either. Glad you’ve discovered the secret too!
Also, position the dehumidifier so that the dry air coming from it blows over your washing. Add a desk fan and you are really going to speed up the process.
I an in the U.S.A. What is an airier? I used to tumble dry clotges a short time then hang. Now my dryer needs maintenance so I have to hang everything. My house is currently dry. I cannot hang it outside. Towels dry very stiff. I tried half a cup of vinegar in the whites rinse cycle but still stiff. I don't use fabric softener because I am so sensitive to scents. Any ideas?
Completely in agreement regarding using a dehumidifier. I've been using one for the last 2 years and I cannot begin to tell you how amazingly handy they are, especially when it's the current climate and therefore too wet/cold to hang wet washing outside. I can highly recommend the one that I use which is a Meaco 12L Low-Energy dehumidifier if anyone reading is curious? The first time I used it and I saw the amount of water collected, I nearly fell over! :D To think of all the condensation and damp that we would have had on top of the damp already in my previous bungalow....shocking!
Hello, from Canada!
Thanks for helping me to feel better about longer washes. I try to save electricity, but the longer washes seem to be more logical. I'll start using the extra spin cycle, thanks to you.
I've still got my 21 year old Zanussi Washer Dryer from mid 2000. Can't believe it's still going. The saleman where I got it (Comet) said the motor was a Bosch, not sure whether it is but it's been a cracking machine. The only downside is the drum is tiny compared to today's washers. I think it says 4.5kg on it. Keep looking at new machines but I simply couldn't get rid of her now until she gives up :)
Well, I was surprised when our local consumer defense association said Zanussi had great durability but just 3 days after, I find your comment and it confirms that.
Good to see there are still long lasting brands and congratulations on your decision!
I too have a Zanussi bought in 1994! I don't know if it's got a Bosch motor or not but I can't get rid of it because it's still going and my only complaint is that the drum door is rather small
We still have are ridiculously cheap white knight dryer from 2004 and orange works amazingly fast. Drys clothes 10x faster than are Samsung washer dryer. A pair of jeans will be fully dry in 20min
My nana had a Zanussi that lasted forty years. Must've been one of the first front loaders, bought in 1970, gave up in 2010!!
@@TheAllMightyGodofCod Our Zanussi Dishwasher & clothes dryer lasted years ,but the washing machine drum bearings lasted about a month after guarantee period ended . Never buy another Zanussi washing machine again . I find once the main drum bearings go ,it’s not worth the hassle & time to strip the machine down to fix them ,so I rescue the motors & scrap them . If I have had a machine for 2 to 3 years & it’s going to cost more than 50 quid for parts , I buy a new machine .I resist the temptation to use the fastest spin speed as it knackers the drum bearings a lot faster .
I never thought I would find a video about washing machine cycles interesting. Thank you I am always using the quick wash but I will use the longer cycles from now on. Any tips to get all the horrid scum out of the drum seal please?
Always a difficult one on how to get rid of the dirt around the drum seal. most of the time, either bicarbonate of soda can work, or most brands will offer cleaning solutions, but i always find doing regular maintenance washes at 90 degrees will help.
To keep your washer smelling nice and without scummy residue - don't use detergent !
I use liquid soap in the top drawer with washing soda crystals added to the load; been doing it for years, and no dirty drum issues. I would never go back to detergent.
the drum and the seal can be sanitised using oxygen peroxide in high concentration, ACE for colours gentle stain remover (in supermarkets) contains it (run an empty cycle and just pour 200ml in the detergent drawer when the water is loading) or you can use percarbonate of sodium (150 g of it in the drum in a 60 degrees empty cycle) which releases oxygen peroxide as well.
@LJ oh yeah,agree completely.
@@lords-electrical I was just wondering for the Bosch Serie 4 can you use washing powder detergent rather than liquid detergent to wash the clothes?
Why I ask is because in the Bosch manual it obly recommends using liquid detergents that are self flowing.
Thank you,
Tom.
Working at a spa, having to wash and sanitize laundry, I am always cringing when the staff runs the loads on quick wash. I am so glad I found this to confirm my suspicions of the quick wash. Lol
❤️Adulting
This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Good video, relevant points well put. Whilst our kids were young we had a Hotpoint keymatic, brilliant machine, hot and cold fill, clothes came out dry enough, clean and no issues with drum cleanliness. Modern machines by comparison are the equivalent of a Trabant... yes in theory they use less water and electricity but in practice they don’t. Issues such as after a long hot wash ie towels, the load is still quite warm in the centre after umpteen rinses. We have cut back the amount of liquid detergent used to try and eliminate foam trapped in the door to no avail, drum hygiene is a constant issue due to low water levels, the old Hotpoint never had any issues as the drum was at least 50% full of water when working. Cold fill only is my main bugbear, my combi boiler is directly above the washer, unlimited hot water at any temperature, but no we have extended washing times whilst the heater (using energy at twice the cost) to heat the water. I had a lengthy exchange of emails with the technical director of my machines manufacture asking him to satisfactorily explain how the machine qualifies for an energy rating when clearly it uses more than it purports to do. Needless to say, as an engineer, I was unconvinced with his response.
That's great to hear thanks for the feedback.
If your clothes are still warm in the middle, it sounds like there are too many clothes which are clumped into a ball and not tumbling more freely. This affects washing and rinsing performance.
I generally use an hour long wash with 40degree temp and 1200 spin, and add a Calgon tablet into the wash as well as some antibacterial liquid. On Economy 7 which I am it would be more economical electricity-wise to use a longer eco wash programme overnight but sadly the water noise, clonking on and off as well as some noise coming up through the floor is not good for sleep!
With my old meile i used the quick wash all the time. It was great. My son now has that machine and I have a newer one. The quick wash on that is awful so I rarely use it. I was sorry that I had made the change. My mother has the same older model and also uses the quick wash all the time. It is a great work horse.
I’ve a Zanussi machine and my quickest wash is 55 mins. I’d love one that did a 15 min wash. Great video
I assumed everyone knew this, my nan used quick wash all the time, but was always dissapointed by the results and hated using gel tabs as often they wouldnt actually dissolve properly as the result. Then my nan would respin everything so essentially a 30 minute quick wash + a spin would become a 45 minute wash with poor results. The machine is not really designed to provide that kind of performance at that level. I use the eco wash which is 70 minutes, but as you say, its more effiicient and uses less water and electricity.
A 70 minute eco wash? Lucky you. I recently did some research for a new washing machin and all our machines have 3 - 4 hour eco programs. Ridiculous
@@eily_b you say lucky, but to me that is still too slow. but its a mechanical problem more than a software one. efficient machine but still too slow by design.
Well…you learn something everyday! I’ve always used the quick programmes, except on the odd occasional towel wash, I am (was!) that person who thought ‘I’m not having my machine of for 2 hrs!!, I’m not made of money!’ …..
I am concerned about the cleanliness of my clothes as opposed to the electricity use. Studies have proven that using hot water cleans clothes better than cold water. Also liquid detergents are also better than powders, generally.
Quite the opposite is true - powder is the strongest in terms of cleaning performance.
@@moetocafe nope there is no study indicating that except for when it comes to white clothing. It does have a benefit of being cheaper because it contains fillers.
PR, Yes I agree. Everyone is encouraged to wash on 30 or 40 these days but that just doesn’t get whites as clean..things like pillow cases, tea towels and face clothes etc definitely need 60. My new washing machine only has one programme that washes on 60 whereas my old washing machine had at least three options at 60 and it even had an option for 90 (which I never actually used).
@@procrastinatingperfectioni278 make your own test. If you have some clothing with old stains, you can cut it into 3 pieces and wash each with gel, pods and powder. Then see for yourself.
I know this from personal experience, but also most websites and review/test websites indicate just exactly the same.
@Saffanna Yes so I have read you need at least 60 degrees to get rid of dust mites (which we all have no matter how clean you are). Also, stains on clothes usually never come out if you was under 60.
Just got a stackable Bloomberg set. Good information for me, since I have not read the instructions yet…now I will. Thanks so much for this 👍👍👍!
Very interesting and helpful! I have truly wondered about this topic for the 2 years I've had a new machine. Thank you!
Kudos to that manufacturer for putting the energy use information in the manual. My machine doesn't have that info in the manual. I was always puzzled by how the eco mode was eco - thanks!
I found this quite informative. I will be searching out my washer manual and reading the confusing table to find out the most economical settings to use for my seasonal situations. Thank you!
Thanks for this video, don't know why it is the first thing I have watched on New Years Day, but it must be a sign of my year to come? The washing of clothes in my house is a huge issue!! We live in a very small private rental property (which is my first MAJOR annoyance) and there is no door on the kitchen and no separate laundry area, and NO TUMBLE DRYER. My husband and I actually have "arguments" about the bloody washing! I use a quick wash because my husband complains about the noise of the machine and says it is constantly on, and is very unsupportive about it in general and discourages purchasing a dryer for the winter months as it is too expensive (which I do agree with). So, I have a constant pain of shuffling around tonnes of clothes in the winter from the damp, non water tight non insulated tumble down piss poor excuse for a conservatory, into the house hanging it everywhere I can, so it looks like a chinese laundry!! As I write this out I can clearly see that there are many issues to be resolved, not just the washing machine!! I told my husband in future he can wear dirty clothes if he has an issue with the way I wash, under the strict regime being enforced!!
I just want to find a washer that doesn’t break in 3 years. My mothers lasted no less than 20. But that was when they were made in America and they weren’t filled with plastic parts.
Buy a miele if you can afford it.
@@beezlebub9 they are junk too.
I didnt know all this. I'm about to move into my own home, so this comes in super handy and at a perfect time. Learning new things is awesome.
Thanks.
I have an LG washer/dryer, I use the quick wash routinely but I'm able to alter the spin speed (1400) and the temperature (30) and also add "rinse+" and "intense wash" features. This takes the overall time to 50mins. Seems to work very well.
I do exactly the same thing. My clothes would wear out if I let them wash for 2.5 hours!
Good tips! I have an LG washer / dryer too and the one change I make to the standard settings is to turn down the temperature on the "Large Cotton" setting (from 60^C to 40^C). It seems to wash just as well at that temperature and saves money on heating up the water.
Very interesting. I’m older and set in my ways. I want an economical environmentally friendly way so assumed the quick wash would be best. After listening to this, will definitely change my ways. I don’t use a tumble or spin drier, good old fashioned garden whirligig. Love the smell when dried outside. If bad weather, bathroom, on clothes airer in the bath, window open, door closed. Dry in 24/36 hours. Subscribed. Thanks
Try a dehumidifier beside your airer they are economical to run, most have a laundry setting.
I've been mostly using the short wash since around 2006 in my washing machine and it's the longest lasting one I ever had. There's no "eco" wash on it though, but thanks for the info!
I never knew this thank you. I've used the quick wash since I bought the machine but now that energy prices are sky rocketing I will switch to the eco cycle
I'm one of the older generation you mention, and yes, I do find modern machines infuriating. I'm retired and washing for just the two of us...but I don't know how young families, working mums etc. get on with the long programmes. There's a 101 other jobs to do, and waiting ages to get the washing out on the line would drive me nuts. And yes, I started with a twin tub, lots of hot soapy water and full control. The new machines hardly wet the clothes and don't rinse properly. Always having to do extra rinses. Not very impressed as you can probably tell 🤣🤣
I am glad that my old bosh is still going strong.
Even the quick wash is a hour.
Same here! Not enough water to wash in!
Even with the "use extra water" option added to the cycle: my bedsheet (double bed, single sheet, all by itself) some inner parts are not even damp after the full cycle.
Those machines suck!
We just load the machine in the evening and put it on a timer so the laundry is ready to go out on the line in the morning.
@@emmamemma4162 I just skip the timer... just emptying the machine first thing in the morning is soon enough for me :)
(but it'd better be really clean!)
Can't you do something else while the washer is doing its thing? Why do you have to wait for it to finish?
I always use the economy on both my washing machine and dishwasher and although I am on water meter is believe in helping the environment as much as possible.
I have a Samsung double drum 9kg that weighs and adjust every wash to the weight and the utility bills saving is most definitely worth the investment.
More important as rare auto immune disease sufferer resulting in severe skin issue of a variety the wash quality with extremely little detergent/chemical addition is unbeaten by any one of my known friends & family.
Thank you for getting these points across so simply
When I first got my front loader I was always using quickwash. I also caught myself always adding more water or adding more detergent. When I started using the Normal cycle that's when it finally blew me away. My clothes were so clean and my water bill went down. My normal cycle takes about 90 minutes but you have to trust the washer to do it's job. It's smarter than you think. Also I never use more than 2 Tbs of liquid detergent. Omg I was using way too much detergent in the beginning.
Try using soap nuts. I just tried them yesterday and my clothes came out so clean. No fragrance but it smelled clean!! Pop 4-5 soap nuts in a small cotton pouch and toss it into the washing machine with your wash. They can last u another 4-5 washes before u need to switch the nuts out. Inexpensive and effective. :)
So informative. I obviously did not read my manual. Thanks for this.
Bought an ISE for a scandalous amount of money several years ago, about a year before they went out of business (well done me choosing ISE over Miele, got that wrong), so much for the 10 year guarantee, but it hasn't put a foot wrong so far and is built like a brick outhouse so here's hoping it carries on, its also very quiet in use.
Wouldn't dream of doing a quick wash, want the clothes clean, so typically use the normal cycle @ 50' (60 for sheets and towels), extra water option selected, and run it in the wee small hours using cheap rate electric.
My work clothes get really grubby, particularly my work trousers, which come up spotless.
Also, and i can hear the groans already, we put a Calgon tablet in with each wash in the hope it will help keep limescale problems at bay for as long as possible plus it helps soften the water a little making the detergent go further.
Lidl used to sell their own version of Calgon, but like so many useful things they used to sell, haven't seen it for some years now.
Great video, thankyou.
Great feedback, many thanks
My parents have had 2 bad experiences with Miele products and their UK "Customer service" is rubbish. I'll never own a Miele product as long as I live as a consequence
Very useful tip and makes sense. Indeed washing on a high temperature at times will keep your machine clean and bacteria free mostly between the door rubber area. I wash my soap dispenser after every wash,just pull it out and give it a quick rinse and it will stay clean and not getting dirty of mold..it takes only 2 minutes and no dark and bacteria molds.. thanks for the video 🙏🇳🇴
Haven't read all the comments but I'll gladly sacrifice some cleanliness with a quick wash because my shirts etc get less of a pounding and last twice as long. An eco wash wears out my clothes faster than wearing them!
Bet other people avoid getting down wind of you ,sweaty minger ..
@@maskedavenger2578 You clearly don't own a washing machine if you think clothes smell bad after a quickwash.
@@HaggisMuncher-69-420 Shows how much you know then doesn’t it .For your information I have been on this planet 7 decades & not only owned a multitude of washing machines of most makes :have also serviced & repaired them myself . Anyone prepared to skimp on a proper wash cycle repeatedly by their own admission sacrificing less cleanliness must be wearing clothes that are mingling , especially after they have been subject to several of these inadequate wash cycles .
@@maskedavenger2578 We mostly use quick washes and under no circumstances are the clothes minging - they are very clean. Perhaps you weren't repairing or maintaining your washing machines as well as you think you were!
@@maskedavenger2578 Why the aggression? Someone with 7 decades of life should have learned how to be civil to others.
Great video and such helpful guidance, I've just had my Beko washer dryer delivered and so it's a work in progress. Your insight will help with that process a lot.
An important point is to use half the detergent recommended by the detergent package. Then you’ll have no residue.
Phew , now I will feel guilty every time I skip reading the instructions manual ,
thank you this is a great video
Pretty interesting! Unfortunately my manual only compares the eco setting at 60 degrees, which comes out to 1.50kwh compared to my 0.25kwh 30 minute 30 degree daily express wash I normally use. Would love if they included more temps in the manuals.
omg same. my manual is useless, showing “-“ for half of the wash cycles.
quick wash is usually for a small load. 30 degrees will get mould in your machine unless you are down to clean it at 90 degrees every 2 months
@@aegwasherndryrer Haven't experienced any mould issues after 6 years and we took the machine apart last year to change a part. It's common here to wash on cold but we do use a washing machine cleaner around once a year.
I miss the good old washing machines. It was so simple, efficient and very durable. Only 3 switches one for load size(small,medium, large), temperature (cold,warm,hot) and start/stop button. We had a Maytag washer and dryer that lasted decades when I a kid.
No hot water feeds straight to the machine anymore so it takes forever for the washing machine to heat the water itself by burning more electricity. How that is more economical when there is a ready supply of hot water available I will never know. Still wish we had the older washing machines, an hour and you were done. Now it takes the best part of a day to do a bloody washing during the winter between washing and drying.
Worth mentioning that UK manufacturer Ebac still makes machines that take a hot water feed
As a lot now use so little hot water even when it pulls water from a tank or combi boiler it doesn’t draw water long enough to get any hot water.
That iprobably explains why my old meile was great on a quick wash and the new one is not.
Mine dident have a hot water port nether,so i used a ternostatic mixing valve to feed it
@lukedoherty8062 if it would take the beginning of the hot water flow and use that as the cold water, then it would probably work. But it often runs cold water on the cold line and the cold water on the start of the hot water line.
fascinating at 5am in the morning when i can't sleep! thank you sir 😃
Thanks very much, did i send you back to sleep watching this?😃
What you say is right, I think most people accept the trade off in energy and water consumption to get the washing done quickly. A fast spin speed minimises the amount of water remaining and I find that using a two in one type detergent removes any issues with the final rinse and residue.