Machine Abuse

[toggleswitch]

People are like water and electricity. They take the path of least resistance.

Why be clean, neat, organized, logical, sensible self-motivated and think as well as using common sense when you can have instant gratification and stuff a machine over-full just to "get it over with"

Leave a few itmes for the next load? Have you gone MAD? I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!! ME ME ME I I I !

It AMAZES me that people have no idea how the laws of physics and applied science apply to daily life. Apparently Newton's laws of thermodynamics are completly anathema to some. "For each and every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"

Watch how many people get on a highway (freeway) by getting as close to the entrance as possible. Does it not occur to them that there is a long runway purposely to get their vehicle up to proper speed before it gets into fast-moving traffic. At least this way if you don't see a car coming, and you are both traveling at similar speeds in the same directon, chances of getting badly hurt /killed are lessened.

I just don't get how some people have no insight whatsoever on simple important day-to-day things in their lives, yet can sit there are go off on hugely abstract things that do not directly affect them.

Bitter in aisle one. LOL Nurse! I need my meds please! Is Marty on for this shift?

 

[nmaineman36]

I have learned from my grandmother not to overload a washer. I know that some people will add the detergent and start that washer filling but I dont do that. I load it first and since I am using the Maytag A613 right now its up to the top row of holes in the washbasket. The load is unfolded and loose. I move the clothes away from the agitator and pour a scoop of detergent down and around so that the detergent is at the base. Same goes for the Biz and Clorox 2. Never have a problem with the dreaded residue marks and the detergent goes right to work when the washer starts.
If I fill the washer first with water then add clothes I tend to add too much and before I know it the washer isnt moving the load like I want it to.Plus when its overloaded the clothes wear out too fast I think. Towels show that sign first on the edges. I have clothes that are 10+ years old that still look new. And the machine lasts longer too.

 

[agiflow]

I tend to underload also, even with a DD "cruel action" agi. I just load it up, then dump the measured amount down the side of the agitator and then let er rip..( no pun intended) LOL.

The best part is i can make the machine spin drain when i am really feeling the need for a little excitement.. WOO!! HOO!

 

[toggleswitch]

If I fill the washer first with water then add clothes...

Can't this lead to overflowing in that the machine over-fills with water?

 

[frigilux]

My, so many different techniques! We are a clever bunch. Here's my routine with the toploader:

1) Add detergent to empty tub.
2) Let tub fill with about 1 inch of water---or enough to dissolve the detergent.
3) Stop fill; add clothes
4) Restart, close lid and....oh that's such a lie; I watch and watch.

 

[volvoguy87]

Here's my technique

Here's my routine too:

1) Add detergent (always powder) to the tub. Borax too, if necessary.
2) Start the fill on hot.
3) select correct temperature after the detergent dissolves.
4) add clothes as the machine fills being careful not to splash.
5) Watch the cycle start to ensure turnover happens, adding a few things if there is room.
6) Watch the entire cycle, just to make certain that there is proper turnover.

I don't know why washing machines even have lids. Maybe it's just a nice place to store a laundry basket when not in use.

Dave

 

[toggleswitch]

The lid SWITCH is even MORE of a mystery to me...

 

[oxydolfan1]

Why? It's because of unattended children....

 

[toggleswitch]

Seen in retail store: Unattended childred will be auctioned

LOL I get it.
Kind of pointless in my household. *LOL*
Bypassing the switch is the step right after connecting it. *LOL*

 

[appnut]

If I fill the washer first with water then add clothes... Ca

Toggles, no, in fact, depending upon the type of fabric, the water will be absorbed by all the dry fabric (cotton) and more water will have to be added. I've never seen dispersement cause overlfowing.

 

[appnut]

BobLoad origins

I typed a long verbose explanation and hit a wrong key and it all disappeared. I WILL redo this when it's not sleepy-by time for me!!

 

[sudsmaster]

With the GE Filter-Flo, I just add the detergent to the filter pan, and let the waterfall gradually add it to the laundry.

The best turnover I've seen in a non-pulasator washer was with my '83 belt-drive supercapacity Whirlpool. It had the super-surgilator, but no auger nonsense. Didn't need it.

The GE actually has kind of lousy turnover, but the filter pan tends to obscure the view anyway.

 

[toggleswitch]

~I've never seen dispersement cause overflowing.
Well disperse some money to me and I'll be overflowing with joy! *LOL*

Bob, do you mean displacement?

Sudsmaster?
GE with lousy turnover?
Do you mean with a straight-vaned agitator instead of the ramp activator-style agitator?

 

[appnut]

Yes, I meant displacement!!