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So that the washing machine does not break from overload, you need to monitor the weight of the laundry. How to calculate the weight of laundry for a washing machine – do not weigh it every time?
Of course, modern models are equipped with a weighing function, but what if your typewriter is not the first year? We will talk about this further.
Preparing laundry for washing
Each fabric requires specific conditions for washing to be effective. These are the parameters:
- temperature regime;
- washing program;
- spin speed, etc.
During the preparation process, the laundry is distributed according to the type of fabric.
The next step is sorting clothes by color. In one pile should be white, in the second – color.
Do not neglect the degree of contamination. If there are very dirty things, you should use the pre-wash mode.
Advice! Be sure to store soiled laundry in special wicker boxes or baskets. Moisture should not get on things, otherwise mold will form on the fabric. It is also better to wash dirty laundry immediately, without leaving it for a long time in the basket.
When washing bedding sets, duvet covers and pillowcases, linen should be turned inside out.
When preparing clothes for loading into the drum, be sure to check the pockets for foreign objects. Small items are recommended to be washed in a special laundry bag.
Determining the weight of laundry for a washing machine
To determine the weight of the laundry and calculate how many kilograms can be loaded into the drum, the instructions that come with your washing machine will help you.
Initially, you should rely on the technical specifications and year of production – the weight depends on these indicators. Almost all modern models of machines do not have minimum weight restrictions, so even one handkerchief can be washed.
Older models will not wash laundry weighing less than 1,5 kg.
When filling the drum of the machine, it is necessary to pay attention to the type of fabric, since things will have different weights when wet. For example, clothes made of light material become much heavier when wet compared to clothes made of fabric with a dense structure.
The operating instructions for the machine indicate that the drum can be filled completely, but it is not recommended to tamp things closely.
When washing synthetics, fill the drum halfway. Woolen things can fill a third of the drum.
Minimum load of laundry in the machine
Not sure what is the minimum load in your model? The amount of laundry in the drum during washing is directly proportional to the level of vibration during the spin cycle. And this directly affects the life of the washer.
Sometimes manufacturers do not indicate this characteristic, referring to the fact that you can put a lot of things in the machine, supposedly to save on electricity. But saving is not as important to everyone as the ability to quickly refresh a pair of T-shirts, a shirt or a dress. That is why in many machines the minimum load is 1 kg.
At the maximum spin speed, the distribution of the laundry over the drum must be uniform, otherwise imbalance will occur, which is fraught with serious damage.
If the above rule is not followed, drum shaking and vibration are guaranteed. And no matter how well the washing machine is installed, internal vibration will still remain. This threatens the appearance of microcracks.
Conclusion: it is better not to test the technique by washing several things, the weight of which does not reach 1 kilogram.
Maximum laundry capacity
The maximum load of the washing machine is an equally important washing parameter. The capacity of modern models is even more than 12 kg of dry laundry, but experts are skeptical about this fact.
For example, let’s try to calculate how much a duvet cover and a sheet weigh: approximately 900-1100 grams. This means that 10 such sets will fit in a machine with a capacity of 5 kg. But in reality, it is unlikely that you will put so much laundry into the drum at a time.
Important! Manufacturers often try to show that their technology is better than it actually is, so the capacity of the drum is deliberately overestimated. Whether this is true is up to you to judge.
The maximum capacity of the washing machine is an indicator of how much weight the drum scrolls without overloading the engine of the equipment. But you do not have to constantly load the machine to the limit.
Often you have to wash voluminous things that have a small weight. In addition, the extent to which the fabric absorbs water also depends on the density and structure of the material.
Let’s say you want to wash a blanket. Dry, it can easily fit in a basin, but it is already more difficult to wash it in a basin by hand, because the blanket will absorb water, it will become bulkier and heavier. Therefore, it is easiest to place the product in the bathroom, which is much more spacious.
The same thing happens in the drum. The higher the maximum load number, the larger the item will fit in it. That is, a 10 kg machine is taken not in order to wash 10 kg of laundry in it, but in order to place bulky items in its drum – jackets, coats, blankets, blankets, and so on.
Important! The weight of the loaded laundry is measured dry!
Features and definitions of the weight of laundry for a washing machine
What is the weight of laundry usually measured in? Each item is measured in grams, for example, the weight of a women’s T-shirt varies between 70-140 g.
Do not know how much bed linen weighs, is it suitable for washing? Usually the weight of a complete set is 1,26-1,5 kg.
Especially for your convenience, we have prepared approximate data, where the weight of dry laundry for washing is indicated (table below). You can easily calculate the weight of the laundry loaded into the drum.
If your machine has a capacity of only 5 kg, it will fit a couple of bathrobes and a few towels on any cotton program. There must be enough space in the drum so that the laundry does not twist and rotates freely.
As for jackets, down jackets and other outerwear, it is recommended to wash them separately from other clothes.
Important! To avoid drum imbalance, do not load small things with large things so that they do not get tangled up in one big lump.
Automatic weighing of laundry by washing machine
The washing machine can be equipped with a “smart” function automatic weighing. In this case, you do not have to calculate the weight of dirty laundry when loading, as the machine itself will receive important information.
Plus functions: having determined the weight of things, the machine itself will calculate the amount of water needed and set the optimal washing mode. Also, the function is good in that it guarantees reliable protection against breakdowns, as it will not allow the drum to be overloaded.
Now you can independently calculate the weight of dry laundry when loading into the drum. Follow the rules and use the data from the table above and you won’t have any problems. Laundry will not be a troublesome task for you, requiring calculations.