To prevent the washing machine from breaking due to overload, you need to monitor the weight of the laundry. How to calculate the weight of laundry for a washing machine - do not weigh it every time?
Of course, modern models are equipped with a weighing function, but what to do if your machine is more than a year old? We'll talk about this further.
Preparing laundry for washing
Each fabric requires special conditions for washing to be effective. These are the following parameters:
- temperature regime;
- washing program;
- spin speed and so on.
During the preparation process, the laundry is sorted by fabric type.
Next comes sorting the clothes by color. One pile should be white, the second should be colored.
Do not neglect the degree of contamination. If there are very dirty items, you should use the pre-wash mode.
Advice! Be sure to store soiled laundry in special wicker boxes or baskets. Things should not get wet, otherwise mold will form on the fabric. It is also better to wash dirty laundry immediately, without leaving it in the basket for a long time.
When washing bedding sets, duvet covers and pillowcases, the linen should be turned inside out.
When preparing clothes for loading into the drum, be sure to check the pockets to ensure there are no foreign objects in them. It is recommended to wash small items in a special laundry bag.
Gorenje Premium Touch WA 65205
With Gorenje Premium Touch WA 65205 you can find out what real weighing of laundry is like before washing. It is enough to load the drum and turn on the machine, after which the system will calculate the kg and offer the user the optimal washing program . The ideal selection of cycle duration, temperature and spin force is guaranteed by special sensors and UseLogic electronic intelligence. This technology allows you to collect and analyze information about the type of fabric and the nature of contamination, as well as ensure the minimum required consumption of water and electricity.
On Gorenje Premium Touch WA 65205 you can save the selected mode and use it if necessary.
The machine is controlled via a liquid crystal display, and all programs and commands are displayed in Russian. Information about the water heating temperature, spin speed, remaining washing time and liters and kW/h consumed is also displayed here. There is a cycle sound, as well as a delayed start for 24 hours, foam control, auto-dosing, and child lock. Safety is ensured by numerous sensors that record the degree of overheating, overflow and leakage.
In addition to the above, the machine offers 29 programs along with the option of “easy ironing”. The capacity of the model is 6 kg, dimensions are 60/85/59 cm. The unit costs about 45,520 rubles.
Determining the weight of laundry for a washing machine
The instructions that come with your washing machine will help you determine the weight of the laundry and calculate how many kilograms can be loaded into the drum.
Initially, you should rely on the technical characteristics and year of production - the weight depends on these indicators. Almost all modern machine models do not have minimum weight restrictions, so you can wash even one handkerchief.
Earlier models do not wash laundry weighing less than 1.5 kg.
When filling the drum of the machine, you need to pay attention to the type of fabric, since when wet, things will have different weights. For example, things made of lightweight material become much heavier when wet compared to clothes made of fabric with a dense structure.
The operating instructions for the machine indicate that the drum can be filled completely, but it is not recommended to compact things tightly.
When washing synthetic items, fill the drum halfway. You can fill a third of the drum with woolen items.
Automatic weighing option in modern AGRs
Modern SMAs are quite “smart”; one of the indicators of this is the ability to automatically weigh the mass of clothes loaded for washing. What is the point of this innovation? The user does not need to think about how much the soiled laundry weighs when it is sent into the machine chamber. The equipment itself determines the weight, calculates the volume of water required for the washing procedure, includes the washing, rinsing and drying process that is optimal for each specific case, and completes the task. The second advantage of the function of automatically determining the weight of loaded items is guaranteed protection against overloads.
Know! There is no need to worry about the possible loading of excess laundry into the chamber. In this case, the washing process simply will not start with the auto-weighing option.
How it works? The engine located on the drum axis performs a certain work and, in accordance with it, uses the power necessary to rotate the chamber of the machine with loaded things. These indicators are read by the electronic filling of the system, calculate the weight of the laundry and display it on the monitor of the control unit. At the same time, the optimal washing program is calculated. If there was an overload when loading things, the system will report this and block the start of the washing process.
Minimum load of laundry in the machine
Not sure what the minimum load is for your model? The amount of laundry in the drum during washing is directly proportional to the level of vibrations during the spin cycle. And this directly affects the service life of the washing machine.
Sometimes manufacturers do not indicate this characteristic, citing the fact that you can put a lot of things in the machine, supposedly to save on electricity. But not everyone cares about saving as much as the ability to quickly freshen up a couple of T-shirts, a shirt or a dress. That is why in many machines the minimum load is 1 kg.
At maximum spin speed, the distribution of laundry throughout the drum must be uniform, otherwise imbalance will occur, which can lead to serious damage.
If you do not follow the above rule, the drum will shake and vibrate. And no matter how well the automatic washing machine is installed, internal vibration will still remain. This threatens the appearance of microcracks.
Conclusion: it is better not to test the technique by washing several items whose weight does not reach 1 kilogram.
Dependence of weight on the type of things and the material used
Sometimes housewives do not pay attention to how much clothes weigh when weighed. Some of them still adhere to the old principle: “The machine will wash everything that fits in it!” However, this approach worked well on ancient devices; for modern devices, this is a direct way to find out how much it costs to repair a washing machine. And very often this price approaches the cost of the unit.
Maximum laundry capacity
The maximum load of the washing machine is an equally important washing parameter. The capacity of modern models is stated to be even more than 12 kg of dry laundry, but experts are skeptical about this fact.
For example, let's try to calculate how much a duvet cover and sheet weigh: approximately 900-1100 grams. This means that 5 such sets will fit into a machine with a capacity of 10 kg. But in reality, you are unlikely to put that much laundry in the drum at one time.
Important! Manufacturers often try to show that their equipment is better than it actually is, so the capacity of the drum is deliberately overestimated. Whether this corresponds to reality is up to you to judge.
The maximum capacity of the washing machine is an indicator of how much weight the drum can rotate without overloading the appliance’s engine. But you don't have to constantly load the machine to its limit.
Often you have to wash bulky items that are light in weight. In addition, how much water the fabric absorbs depends on the density and structure of the material.
Let's say you want to wash a blanket. When dry, it will easily fit in a basin, but washing it in a basin by hand is more difficult, because the blanket will absorb water and become larger and heavier. Therefore, the easiest way is to place the product in the bathroom, which is much more spacious.
The same thing happens in the drum. The higher the maximum load number, the larger the item will fit into it. That is, a 10 kg machine is taken not to wash 10 kg of laundry in it, but so that its drum can accommodate bulky items - jackets, coats, rugs, blankets, etc.
Important! The weight of the loaded laundry is measured dry!
Mechanism for determining the amount of laundry
A regular machine can guess how much laundry is in the drum, but only approximately. The function of such “weighing” is assigned to the pressure switch, which, through measurements of the water level, guesses the number of loaded items . It works like this:
- the hatch door closes;
- the machine begins to draw water, turning the drum to completely wet the laundry;
- the pressure switch controls the amount of incoming water and transmits information about the rate of intake to the control board;
- the electronic module analyzes the data received and approximately determines how much water is spent on absorption.
The slower the water rises, the more things there are in the drum. True, the pressure switch does not provide accurate data, since many lightweight fabrics absorb liquid less well, creating the illusion of an overfilled tank. But still, level measurements allow you to save water consumption by 20-30% and adjust the program according to the read data.
Features and definitions of laundry weight for a washing machine
What is the weight of laundry usually measured in? Each item is measured in grams; for example, the weight of a women's T-shirt varies between 70-140 g.
Don't know what weight your bed linen is and whether it's suitable for washing? Typically the weight of a complete set is 1.26-1.5 kg.
Especially for your convenience, we have prepared approximate data indicating the weight of dry laundry for washing (table below). You can easily calculate the weight of the laundry loaded into the drum.
If the capacity of your machine is only 5 kg, on any program for cotton fabrics it will fit a couple of bathrobes and several towels. There should be enough space in the drum so that the laundry does not curl and rotates freely.
As for jackets, down jackets and other outerwear, it is recommended to wash them separately from other clothes.
Important! To avoid imbalance of the drum, do not load small things with large things so that they do not get tangled into one big lump.
Automatic weighing of laundry by washing machine
The washing machine can be equipped with a smart automatic weighing function. In this case, you will not have to calculate the weight of dirty laundry when loading, since the machine itself will receive important information.
Plus function: having determined the weight of the items, the machine itself will calculate the amount of water needed and set the optimal washing mode. This function is also good because it guarantees reliable protection against breakdowns, as it will prevent the drum from being overloaded.
Now you can independently calculate the weight of dry laundry when loading it into the drum. Follow the rules and use the data in the table above and you won't have any problems. Washing will not be a troublesome task for you, requiring calculations.
Full-size machines with large loading capacity
Large loads are relevant for large families, in families with children and/or athletes and, as a result, large volumes of laundry, as well as in small businesses (hotels, hair salons or catering establishments).
Hotpoint-Ariston RST 703 DW
This machine has a medium size, its dimensions are 60x44x85 cm, while the loading is excellent - 7 kg. One of the features of this model is a large and convenient hatch for loading laundry. This washing machine can be used to clean bulky and heavy items, such as blankets. For this there are not only technical capabilities (drum volume), but also a special mode.
RST 703 DW has economy modes and belongs to devices with energy efficiency class A+++. Considering the minimum price for full-size machines with a large load (about 20 thousand rubles), the machine is a sought-after product and has many positive reviews from real users.
LG F-1496AD3
This machine has a size of 60 by 85 cm and a depth of 55 cm, and a loading capacity of 8 kg. The advantage of the machine is its versatility; it is a 2-in-1 device: there is an option for drying clothes.
In addition to a good range of comfort options and washing programs, the machine is equipped with a unique Smart Diagnosis self-diagnosis system. This device costs 40 thousand rubles. And that's less than it would cost to buy a washer and dryer separately (plus space savings).
Weissgauff WMD 6160 D
In this selection, the Weissgauff WMD 6160 D has the largest load - 10 kg, and its dimensions are the same as the LG F-1496AD3. This is also a 2 in 1 device, there is a dryer for 7 kg of laundry. The innovative inverter BLDC motor takes washing quality to a new level, with minimal energy consumption. Device energy efficiency class A+++. The machine works quietly.
In addition to an excellent set of standard options and programs (delicate wash, night wash, children's clothing, etc.), it provides washing in a large amount of water (users of other machines often complain that the device literally washes in a mug of water) and additional loading of laundry through the main hatch .
How is dry laundry weighed?
Modern machines with a laundry weighing function operate on a different principle.
They are able to accurately determine the weight of things loaded into the drum in kilograms. Based on the measurements, refuse to start the cycle due to excess or propose a special program to save energy and water consumption. The engine acts as a laundry scale. The motor in such models is located directly on the axis of the drum, which allows you to monitor the rotational force and the voltage generated by the engine. Using the obtained values, the washing machine processor calculates the load and displays the weight of the laundry. Moreover, the program will not start until the machine has weighed. Conventional machines will immediately display the washing time after pressing the “Start” button, and then automatically start the cycle. Auto-weighing washing machines first determine the weight of the laundry, and only then offer the user a specific mode with the amount of water required, spin intensity, temperature and duration. This allows you to significantly save costs. Let's look at several models that offer weighing of laundry before washing.
Why do you need to know the weight of things loaded into the drum?
The technical data sheet for the SMA, and in the latest models also on the panel of the device, indicates the weight of the laundry, the maximum allowable for loading. The indicated weight shows the maximum capabilities of the drum, the ability to spin the maximum weight of laundry, avoiding overloading the motor. However, this does not mean that the camera needs to be loaded to the limit; a small margin should be left. Different equipment is designed for its own number of items by weight, which is communicated to the consumer for efficient use of the unit and to prevent possible breakdowns due to inappropriate loading.
Please note! By indicating the maximum permissible weight, the manufacturer declines responsibility for failure of the washing machine due to overload.
All these nuances require you to know at least the approximate weight of the things being sent to the chamber. Usually, experienced housewives intuitively determine the required volume of items sent for washing, but just in case, it is better to have household scales on hand to be sure that the drum is loaded correctly, or a table that indicates the weight of various types of clothing, linen, shoes and others. products made from artificial and natural materials.
By the way! A very small amount of items by weight can also lead to problems with the washing machine, and a program error will ultimately not give the desired quality of washing.
Consequences of incorrect loading
The maximum weight of items that can be washed is indicated in the product data sheets.
Exceeding the norm causes dangerous consequences:
- increased load on the electric motor, which has to rotate a crowded drum;
- increased load on bearings of rotating parts of a household appliance;
- incorrect choice of washing mode;
- poor quality washing and rinsing of clothes.
The consequence of exceeding the maximum permissible load on the electric motor is overheating of the motor. The increased temperature causes overheating and gradual destruction of the insulation of the motor rotor windings - and ultimately their short circuit. It's good if it costs you to replace the engine. A short circuit in the electrical circuit in 95% of cases causes domestic fires, especially in old houses with old electrical wiring.
Under the influence of loads exceeding the design ones, the bearings of the rotating parts of the drum and the engine gradually wear out. And this, in turn, causes unacceptable vibration of the housing, which causes mechanical failure of the washing machine parts:
- hose clamps become loose;
- the material of the water supply and pumping pipes is destroyed, causing flooding of the room;
- The contacts of the electrical wiring become loose, which causes gaps in the supply of control commands, melting of the connectors and, as a result, expensive repairs.
A completely filled tank volume does not allow washing with the required amount of water - all parts of the structure are operating in the wrong mode. The laundry remains dirty and has a residue of powder that could not be removed during rinsing.
A small load causes no less harm. During spinning, things are pressed against one side of the drum under the influence of centrifugal forces, causing “mad” vibration. Its consequences are disastrous for an electrical appliance. The bearing seats are destroyed, and vibration increases with each subsequent wash.
Important nuances
What else should you pay attention to when choosing? It is better to choose a large loading hatch to make it easier to get out after washing and during the loading process to distribute the weight of the laundry over the entire area of the drum. You can ignore the number of revolutions; the maximum speed develops only in spin mode
Other nuances are much more important:
- repair and warranty service - here it is not worth saving and paying for service for 5-6 years at once, rather than buying other equipment after a similar time;
- purchasing spare parts in the event of a breakdown is a pressing problem, so you need to choose a model so that there are plenty of spare parts in the region;
- effective energy saving is class A++, A+, A and B, which will help save water and electricity.
Take your time when buying household appliances: they should last you more than one year and not cause any inconvenience in use.
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