• Capricorn_Geriatric@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    Why would it need to be emptied quick?

    I usually set mine to work overnight (when power’s cheaper) and take it out in the morning. Makes air drying outside more convenient as well, since it maximizes solar availability.

    Not to mention, my machine is chugging along perfectly fine. 26 years and counting.

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      14 days ago

      If you leave clothes sitting in a washing machine for more than a few hours they will start to mildew and smell terrible. Then you end up having to rewash everything. Or smell like mildew I guess, if thats your thing

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        14 days ago

        Fair point.

        Using laundry disinfectant and the self-cleaning program on the machine does help, however. If it gets so bad that it does get mildewy, I rewash on the quick cycle and do a thorough clean of the machine itself.

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        14 days ago

        People say this but I’ve yet to have that happen. Have had to leave it overnight sometimes, no issue.