Help With Washing Machine

[GS_Dirtboy]

Brace yourself! This is a serious issue!

My washing machine is tying my clothes in knots. I have a Philco machine that we purchased here. It is a top-loading machine. It literally ties my clothes in knots that I wouldn't be able to replicate by hand if I tried. I've always had top-loading machines but they've never done this.

Has anyone had the same problem and found a solution?

Many thanks!

GS

 

[mariposa]

Sorry I can't help you with this one.

Next time get a front loading machine, they are much much gentler with clothes, plus much more ecological.

Good luck.

 

[alexandrarae]

The only thing I can think of, is to put items into mesh bags. It's a hassle but at least the clothes won't come out knotted up.

 

[nlaruccia]

I have a top loading machine and the same thing happens to me. It's a pain the rear. I haven't found a solution yet either, but I find that smaller loads seem to lessen the amount of knots.

 

[camberiu]

 

[Parvati]

Are you over stuffing the washer? I have had happen to me when I put a lot of clothes together or with certain items. Socks, bras, onesies, that kind of long narrow clothing will knot. Wash them in a mesh bag and it should stop. Also, put in less items that you normally would. Yes, it will take longer, but at least you will not damage your clothes.

 

[glasgowjohn]

We have a top loader and it works fine !! Its an ESLABON DE LUJO - Despite the fancy title its quite basic compared to US/European models - but it does the job !

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

Are you over stuffing the washer? I have had happen to me when I put a lot of clothes together or with certain items. Socks, bras, onesies, that kind of long narrow clothing will knot. Wash them in a mesh bag and it should stop. Also, put in less items that you normally would. Yes, it will take longer, but at least you will not damage your clothes.

I didn't think I was overloading it. I was my bras and panties - er, my wife's bras and panties in a mesh bag. The worst are long sleeve shirts. I'll try washing with smaller loads and see if that helps. Thanks!

 

[Farenheit]

GS_Dirtboy, you're lucky, my toploader not only ties clothes in superhuman knots, it also sucks delicates out of those mesh bags, slowly enlarging one of the mesh holes until it has destroyed the bag. I chose the cheapest washer on the market (my mum was paying) and the make doesn't even exist anymore.

 

[mariposa]

I say it again, get a front loader. They are vastly superior and only use a fraction of the water of the antiquated water/energy guzzlers. They treat your clothes well. Top loaders should be phased out.