Washing machine that has a quick wash that takes 15 - 30 mins?

melanzana

I often manipulate the machine. The only short wash is 60 minutes, although to be fair it's a brand called Whirlpool, and was purchased in 1996!!

So I put the stuff in at the usual 40 degree wash that takes forever. And I time it for 20 minutes. Then put it on rinse and spin, another 10. done.

I am talking about stuff that just needs to be freshened up in case you think I am minging!!

And I sometimes wash light things by hand if the tank is full of hot water, then put in the machine to rinse and spin. Like my mother used to do!

Rowan9

Another with hotpoint, does 30 min wash then put on for faster spin.

Sally_A

Recently purchased this one. http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/laundry/washing-machines/indesit-innex-xwa91683x-washing-machine-white-10082191-pdt.html. 9kg drum so can do bigger loads, also has a 30m wash, or even a 9m refresher..also got lucky and had 6 months of free Ariel tabs (well, 6 boxes of 19 tablets, still not to be sniffed at).

adsk

Quick washes are designed for freshening up items i.e. items not worn against the skin. If they are used exclusively (especially with liquids/liquitabs or non-bio powders) you risk a gunged up and smelly machine. For typical mixed/cotton loads you need to use the correct programme, not just the quick wash.

To achieve A++ ratings modern machines use very little water but this means that, as you have experienced, washing cycles take a very long time.

Manufacturers have recognised this and that's why most machines now have a 'quick' or 'time saver' button. What this does is significantly increase the amount of water that is used so the cycle time can be reduced. As there is more water used, more electricity is used to heat the water and the A++ rating does not apply to this setting.

So how do you find out if you are about to buy a machine with a very long cycle time?

If you download the manuals of the machines you are are considering buying from the manufacturers' websites you will often find that there is a chart showing you the cycle times for each programme.

You could also phone up the manufacturers' customer support centre before buying to find out how long a standard cotton wash on the time saver function takes.

In the unlikely event that a retailer has the machines plugged in they could show you in-store. Typically at 2 hr 30 min cotton programme will take about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs less when you use the time saver function.

building_with_lego

My newish Bosch has a quick cycle of 30 degrees, 30 minutes, 800rpm spin but a time-saver button and programmable spin, so it can do a 40 degree, 1200rpm spin wash in 15 minutes. Mixed load is 40-50 minutes, cottons start at just over an hour if you 'time-saver' it. I use soda crystals and Zoflora to combat a smelly machine, and use a 60 degree cotton wash periodically.


The eco button makes the standard 2h30 minute cotton wash last well over 4 hours though. I don't understand how it can take that long and be more energy efficient than the much shorter washes. I'd be grateful if anyone can get that concept clear in my head!

adsk

building_with_lego wrote: »

The eco button makes the standard 2h30 minute cotton wash last well over 4 hours though. I don't understand how it can take that long and be more energy efficient than the much shorter washes. I'd be grateful if anyone can get that concept clear in my head!

The greatest cost of running a washing machine is the electricity used to heat the water.

When you press the eco button, less water is used and therefore less water needs to be heated.

To compensate for the limited amount of water the clothes are soaked in water for longer to give the detergent longer to act combined with the mechanical action of the drum (which does not turn constantly). It costs far less in electricity to turn the drum than heat the water.

suki1964

adsk wrote: »

The greatest cost of running a washing machine is the electricity used to heat the water.

When you press the eco button, less water is used and therefore less water needs to be heated.

To compensate for the limited amount of water the clothes are soaked in water for longer to give the detergent longer to act combined with the mechanical action of the drum (which does not turn constantly). It costs far less in electricity to turn the drum than heat the water.

Rather the same as my dishwasher Stick it on at 65oC and its finished in 30 minutes. Put it on Eco which is 60 and it takes 1 hr 15 mins

Madness

p00

My Candy washer has a 14 minute, 30 minutes and 44 minutes wash. Plus a 1500 spin. I do virtually all the washing on 30 mind.

Best washer I've had

Xxp00

pollypenny

I thought the Eco button meant that hot water would be used, so that it would be both quicker and cheaper.

My Indesit machine has a 15 mins wash, but it takes far longer and then the clothes need another spin. I hate it.


And there is no way to stop it or move it on if you've hit the wrong button,

snoozer

My LG has a 30 minute cycle with an 800 spin speed, but you can vary the spin speed on it, I usually put it on the 1400 speed which then takes 37 minutes. It's also very quiet because it's a direct drive machine. Highly recommended.