Shaking and Jumping: 5 Mistakes When Loading Laundry into the Washing Machine 0 55

1. Loaded Too Much Laundry

Typically, the maximum load limit of the drum is indicated in the technical passport or on the body of the washing machine. We actively pay attention to this figure when purchasing a washing machine, but then we conveniently forget about it.

Remember that the maximum weight limit should not be exceeded. Do not try to stuff as much laundry as possible into the drum. Also, consider what fabrics you are putting in the drum. Cotton weighs less, while synthetics and especially wool become much heavier.

To avoid struggling with weight calculations, you can visually assess the load. If you see that the drum is filled more than 2/3 of its volume, this is already considered an overload. To check if you have overloaded the drum, insert your hand inside; it should pass freely at the top.

An exception will be woolen fabrics, which should occupy no more than 1/3 of the drum, as they become too heavy when wet.

2. Loaded Items in a Solid Bunch

In this case, an imbalance in the load can also occur as the items get tangled into a large lump and hit the walls of the drum. Before washing, items should be laid out and sorted by volume. To prevent the machine from shaking from side to side, it is better to fold the laundry beforehand. This does not mean that you must arrange the laundry as on a shelf, but it should not be tangled. The loading in the drum should be from larger items to smaller ones. Heavier items, duvet covers, and towels should go at the bottom, while lighter items like t-shirts, shirts, and others should go on top.

3. Washing One Large Item

Severe vibration can occur if you place only one large item in the drum, such as any pillow or blanket. To avoid vibration, it is recommended to always balance the items. Wash not just one pillow but two at once, add a couple of small hand towels to the blanket, as well as a couple of washing balls or tennis balls.

4. Washing Large and Small Items Together

Do not wash large duvet covers with socks and underwear. This will also lead to an imbalance in the washing machine, so when loading laundry, try to place items of different sizes and do so evenly. Don't forget to check pockets before washing and to fasten zippers and buttons to prevent them from catching on the drum, creating a strange, disturbing grinding noise.

5. Not Placing Laundry and Tights in a Washing Bag

Firstly, this is dangerous, as the underwire from a bra can get caught in the drum, and you will have to call a technician to repair the machine. Secondly, tights can simply tear and also get tangled, creating one large lump, which again will lead to uneven distribution of items in the machine and cause it to start shaking.