How does a clothes washing machine work?

[URY914]

I wash is cold water all the time. Clothes just as clean. Save $$$

[masraum]

Originally Posted by KC911

https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Laundry/Washers/Product_Info/Washer_Product_Assistance/Getting_Cold_Water_when_Warm_or_Hot_was_Selected

Machine is probably working as designed.... hope this helps.

The temps in that article are lower than just about every other page on the 'Net.

https://www.google.com/search?&q=washing+machine+water+temperatures

Here's one that says that the usual "hot" range (3 dots) is >120ºF.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by masraum

I feel like you're going to need to ask something more specific.

Because based on your question, the machines mixes water and soap and runs through various cycles.


Hot water is generally 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) or above.

Warm water is generally between 90 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 43 degrees Celsius).

Cold water is generally between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 27 degrees Celsius).

Most water heaters are set to 120-140º. So the washer will provide 100% hot water from the start if set to hot.

But if you turn the hot water on, and the water that comes out for the first 5-10 secs (or longer) because the water in the pipes is cold, then that's the water that you're going to get.

It's possible that some washing machines may heat the water, but I suspect those are rare, and probably only high end.

My question is how does a washing machine work.
Not how do you operate a washing machine.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by URY914

I wash is cold water all the time. Clothes just as clean. Save $$$

This ... but I still use hot for the load of undies and socks .... 'cause mom said to decades ago !

[Eric Hahl]

Generally, you have to feed them, put a roof over their head, sometimes even marry them.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by KC911

Y'all need to read that link I posted

What? Read the previous posts, and a link that explains it? Who do you think we are?

You can't make me read!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

What? Read the previous posts, and a link that explains it? Who do you think we are?

You can't make me read!

It's not how I usually roll either ....

I read the title, never watch any videos, jump to the bottom and post away .

For folks like us ...

Regardless of temp selection, the washing machine starts out cold .... unless there is a LOT of wine involved

[911 Rod]

I'm okay with cold as long as I get a sandwich first.