The claim “Every washing machine can dry laundry and most people do not yet know this function” is misleading.
What many people are referring to is the spin cycle, not actual drying.
Here’s the difference:
- Spin cycle: Almost all washing machines have this feature. It spins the drum at high speed to remove as much water as possible from clothes. This can leave laundry much less wet, but it does not dry it completely.
- Drying: Only washer-dryer combo machines or separate tumble dryers use heated air (or other drying technology) to dry clothes until they’re ready to wear.
How to get clothes as dry as possible in a regular washing machine
- Select the highest spin speed that’s appropriate for the fabric (e.g., 1200–1600 RPM for towels and cotton).
- Don’t overload the drum, as clothes can’t spin efficiently.
- If clothes are still very wet, run an extra spin cycle.
- Shake out garments before hanging them to help them dry faster.
Can every washing machine “dry” clothes?
No. A standard washing machine can only extract water through spinning. It cannot fully dry clothes unless it is specifically designed as a washer-dryer combination.
If you’re not sure what type of machine you have, tell me the brand and model number, and I can explain all of its available drying and spin functions.
