Why Does My Laundry Come Out Wet From My Washer Dryer?

Did you know your washer dryer will have two loading capacities? The higher number will be your washing capacity, and the lower number will be your drying capacity, as laundry will always weigh more when it's wet. If you’re finding your laundry comes out wet at the end of the drying cycle, then you’re most likely overloading your appliance. When overloaded, the warm air that’s used to dry your clothes won’t have enough space to circulate through your laundry to dry it completely. The extra capacity will also restrict your washer dryer from spinning as best as it could, making it more difficult to achieve a thorough dry.

A good rule of thumb to help you check you’re not overloading your appliance is to place your hand vertically on top of your laundry once you’ve put all your clothes inside the drum. If there’s not enough room for you to easily place your hand vertically, or it touches the top of the drum, then you’ll need to remove some clothes. If you regularly overload your appliance, you may unbalance it, which could cause long-term damage.

Some Hotpoint washer dryer cycles allow you to remove laundry at the end of the wash cycle, before the drying cycle starts. This is the perfect time to remove items that aren’t too wet and will dry quickly, such as delicates, which will allow you to reduce the capacity for the drying cycle. Hotpoint also has a selection of continuous wash and dry cycles that run without interruption, such as on the ActiveCare NDD 11726 DA UK. These cycles give you an all-in-one solution to your laundry needs by removing stubborn stains and delivering uniform drying, even on large loads. This appliance has an 11kg washing capacity, with a 7kg drying capacity, so if you’re using one of the three continuous wash and dry cycles, the maximum amount you can load into your appliance is 7kg. If you just want to run a washing only cycle, you’ll be able to take advantage of the full washing capacity.

If you’re looking to buy a new washer dryer, there’s a few things to think about to make sure you’re getting the best appliance for your household’s needs.

• Know your loading capacity needs: if you have a large family, then a machine with a 10kg or 11kg washing capacity will be much more suitable for you, as you’ll be able to do fewer, but larger, loads. If you’re in a small household, and only run a couple of cycles per week, then a machine with 5kg or 6kg capacity will allow you to keep energy costs per cycle down to a minimum.
• Washing large and bulky items: if you have a king size bed, or extra large bath towels, then a washer dryer with a large capacity will benefit your household. A larger capacity means a larger drum size, so it is able to perfectly wash and dry your bedding.

Take a watch of our helpful video to learn more, so you can rely on Hotpoint to make sure your laundry always comes out your appliance soft and dry.