Washing machine: how to load it (check the weight of your laundry)

When using a washing machine, you need to pay attention to the maximum load capacity of the appliance.

One of the most common mistakes? Stuffing the drum to the weight limit shown on the label.

People often fail to consider the difference between the weight of dry clothes and their weight once soaked with water during the wash cycle.

For example: if a bathrobe and three towels weigh about 3 kilos dry, once they absorb water their weight could easily triple.

So, the first rule is: never load the washing machine to its maximum capacity, for a better clean.

Excessive weight can wear out the bearings on the spider, which is the component that holds the drum and keeps it aligned with the tub.

Damage to the spider can have a negative impact on both the tub and the bearings.

This then causes the annoying noises commonly heard during the wash cycle.

Moreover, the latest generation of washing machines have welded tubs.

If a fault occurs due to the issues described above, the only option would be to replace the appliance entirely...