Laundry comes out of washing machine creased
Badly creased laundry after washing is almost always caused by one of four things: overloading the drum, spinning at too high a speed for the fabric type, leaving laundry sitting in the drum after the cycle ends, or – less commonly – rinsing in hot water because the fill hoses are connected the wrong way round. Work through each cause systematically.
Cause 1: Overloading the Drum
Drum capacity ratings apply to cotton loads only. For other fabric types, the maximum recommended load is significantly lower. An overloaded drum cannot allow laundry to move freely during the wash, resulting in compressed fabric that emerges heavily creased.
| Fabric type | Maximum load (6kg drum) |
|---|---|
| Cottons | 6 kg |
| Minimum iron / easy care | 3 kg |
| Delicates | 2 kg |
| Woollens | 2 kg |
| Silks | 1 kg |
These figures are illustrative – check the instruction manual for the specific machine being used, as maximum loads vary between models. Silks and delicates are lightweight fabrics, so the weight limit still allows a reasonable number of items – but it is lower than many users expect. See our guide on how to load a washing machine correctly.
Cause 2: Spinning at Too High a Speed
Many wash programmes automatically select an appropriate spin speed. If the spin speed is set manually, or if laundry is spun on the wrong programme, spinning fabric types above their recommended maximum speed causes significant creasing.
| Fabric type | Typical maximum spin speed |
|---|---|
| Cottons | 1400 rpm |
| Minimum iron / easy care | 1200 rpm |
| Woollens | 1200 rpm |
| Denim | 900 rpm |
| Delicates / shirts | 600 rpm |
| Silks | 400 rpm |
Confirm the correct spin speed for the fabric type in the machine’s instruction manual – these figures are typical but vary between models. See our guide on washing machine spin speeds for more detail.
Cause 3: Leaving Laundry in the Drum
Laundry left sitting in the drum after a cycle ends – particularly after a high spin – sets into the creased position it ends up in after spinning. The longer it sits, the harder the creases become to remove.
Remove laundry from the drum as soon as the cycle ends, especially for items prone to creasing. Many washing machines include an anti-crease function that continues to turn the drum gently after the spin cycle until the door is opened – this helps but does not fully substitute for prompt removal. Delicates programmes on many machines also include an anti-crease soak phase that holds items in water rather than spinning, until the user is ready to complete the cycle.
Cause 4: Washing at Too High a Temperature
Washing at a temperature higher than the care label recommends – particularly for synthetic, delicate, and minimum-iron fabrics – can cause significant creasing as the fibres are stressed beyond their tolerance. Always check the care label before selecting a wash temperature. If the fabric can only tolerate 30 or 40 degrees, washing at 60 degrees will crease it regardless of programme or spin speed.
Cause 5: Rinsing in Hot Water
A less common but severe cause of creasing is the fill hoses being connected the wrong way round, resulting in the machine rinsing in hot rather than cold water. Hot water rinsing causes significant creasing across all fabric types, and will also be expensive in terms of hot water wastage.
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Check during a rinse cycle. Open the soap drawer slightly while water is flowing in during rinsing. Rinse water should be cold – the same temperature as the cold tap. If it is warm or hot, the supply is connected incorrectly. -
Allow for pipework delay. Hot water sitting in cooled pipework will initially feel cold. Allow 20 to 30 seconds for the water temperature to stabilise before checking. -
Check the hose connections at both ends. Misconnection can occur at the machine, at the tap, or in the plumbing behind the tap. Red taps or levers indicate hot; blue indicate cold – but these colour markings can be incorrectly fitted. Trace the hose and confirm which pipe it is actually connected to.
See our guide on laundry coming out of the machine warm or hot for full diagnosis of this issue.
Related Guides
Related Guides
How to Load a Washing MachineCorrect loading for best results – including maximum loads by fabric type.
Washing Machine Spin SpeedsWhat different RPM ratings mean and the correct spin speed for each fabric type.
Laundry Coming Out HotDiagnosing hot rinsing – a rare but severe cause of creasing across all fabric types.
Washing Machine User ManualsDownload or find the instruction manual for specific machine models – essential for confirming correct programme settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my clothes come out of the washing machine badly creased?
The most common causes are overloading the drum (which prevents clothes moving freely), spinning at too high a speed for the fabric type, or leaving laundry sitting in the drum after the cycle ends. Less commonly, washing at too high a temperature or rinsing in hot water (caused by incorrectly connected hoses) can cause severe creasing across all fabric types.
Does spin speed affect creasing?
Yes significantly. Different fabric types have maximum recommended spin speeds. Spinning delicates, silks, or shirts above their recommended maximum causes the fabric to crease heavily as fibres are compressed under centrifugal force at a speed they cannot tolerate. Always check the instruction manual or care label for the correct spin speed for the fabric being washed.
Can I reduce creasing without ironing?
Taking laundry out of the drum immediately after the cycle ends significantly reduces the severity of post-wash creasing. Using the correct programme and spin speed for the fabric type prevents most programme-caused creasing. For stubborn creasing, hanging items to dry under their own weight (rather than tumble drying) can help certain fabric types relax after washing.
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1 reply I've had a John Lewis Inverter 9kg JLWM1607 washing machine for the past few years. It was highly recommended by Which? and it's the worst machine I have ever used. I've used many different machines over the years both at home and abroad and without exception this is the worst ever. The element of creasing is horrendous even on a cold wash. The only way I can overcome the problem. although clothes suffer some creasing, is to use a very slow spin so that sometimes the clothes are actually dripping wet. I complained to John Lewis soon after the machine was delivered and I had several visits from engineers, who were horrified to see the state of my clothes and agreed there was a problem. I actually had to throw some garments away because the creases were so bad they just would iron out. The degree of heat and steam I was having to apply wasn't doing the fabric any favours and still it didn't achieve anything. A long battle with John Lewis achieved absolutely nothing they just weren't interested. I even complained to Which because I believe that the creasing factor should be part of their assessment. The person I spoke to agreed that it wasn't something they looked at but thought that maybe they should in the future. I've persisted and struggled along with it because it's expensive to replace but I'm now throughly fed up and looking to buy a new one. I've looked briefly at Which and Good Housekeeping but I can't see any reference to creasing in their performance reviews. I can't risk making the same mistake again and would appreciate your opinion.
0 replies Your reply was so helpful thank you so much. In spite of only one inlet pipe and hose the water is indeed coming in hot . Don't know when or how it happened but have had work done within last year and must have happened then. Why didn't I think of feeling the water as it came in through the dispenser drawer.!! I fear it may be an expensive job to rectify. Thank you again.
Your reply was so helpful thank you so much. In spite of only one inlet pipe and hose the water is indeed coming in hot . Don’t know when or how it happened but have had work done within last year
and must have happened then. Why didn’t I think of feeling the water as it came in through the dispenser drawer.!! I fear it may be an expensive job to rectify. Thank you again.
0 replies Ah that is so helpful. Will try checking in the drawer. I did type a longer reply but moderator said it was a repetition of my previous one! And would mot send it Definitely only one inlet pipe from wall or on machine. Almost too scared to give it a try.!!! Perhaps water going via boiler. Will let you know. Thank you
Ah that is so helpful. Will try checking in the drawer. I did type a longer reply but moderator said it was a repetition of my previous one! And would mot send it Definitely only one inlet pipe from wall or on machine. Almost too scared to give it a try.!!! Perhaps water going via boiler. Will let you know. Thank you
0 replies That is really helpful. Thank you. Will try feeling in the dispenser drawer as water goes in. There is definitely only one hose inlet tap. Will let you know how we get on
That is really helpful. Thank you. Will try feeling in the dispenser drawer as water goes in. There is definitely only one hose inlet tap. Will let you know how we get on
1 reply New machine washing now comes out hot even though I only have a cold inlet hose/pipe. How is this possible. I got it replaced engineer said it must be a faulty thermostat! Did not actually check it just believed me and confirmed only a cold water inlet. New machine same problem. Didn't happen with old machine
New machine washing now comes out hot even though I only have a cold inlet hose/pipe. How is this possible. I got it replaced engineer said it must be a faulty thermostat! Did not actually check it just believed me and confirmed only a cold water inlet. New machine same problem. Didn’t happen with old machine
Hi Beth. I honestly don’t know how it would be possible for laundry to come out of a washing machine hot unless it’s being rinsed in hot water, or it has aborted the cycle before reaching the cold rinses and the hot water is from the wash section.
When you say you only have a cold inlet hose pipe, are you 100% sure that this pipe is only providing cold water? Things like the colour of the tap or fill hose (ie. Red for hot – blue for cold) can’t be relied upon. People can connect the hose to the wrong tap, or fit a tap with a blue handle on the hot tap by mistake. The best way to be 100% sure is to carefully open the soap dispenser drawer whilst the washing machine is filling up on one of the rinses to ensure that the water is stone-cold.
Having said that, if this problem has only occurred after the new washing machine, then it would imply that there was nothing wrong with your plumbing. Could the new washing machine have been connected up differently somehow to your previous one? Read my article on the subject here – Should washing come out hot or cold?
The reason I focus on this is that it seems highly unlikely that 2 brand-new washing machines would do the same thing. It seems more likely that it is a plumbing issue. A faulty washing machine can’t be totally ruled out, although I struggle to think what the issue could be.
This is because it should be impossible for a washing machine to heat up the water on the final rinse. And even if it did, it would take half an hour to 45 minutes to get the water “hot”. Don’t forget, there is twice as much water in the drum on rinses as there is on the wash cycle.
So if your washing machine was heating up the rinse water, the wash cycle should take absolutely ages. If your washing machine is going through the wash cycle at roughly the amount of time stated in the instruction book, and laundry is coming out clean (not soapy) then it would indicate the washing machine is working okay and the only source of heat for the laundry is if the rinse water was hot.
But again, having said all of that, it should be extremely simple to check. Just watch the washing machine when it is on its rinsing cycles. It should fill up with cold water, then rinse the laundry for several minutes before emptying it out. It should do this 3 or 4 times. Each time it fills up on the rinses, just pull the dispenser drawer out and see if the water is hot or cold. If it is cold, then the washing inside the drum should not be able to become hot unless the heating element is somehow energised. But each rinse shouldn’t last anywhere near long enough to allow the heating element to warm rinse water up.
1 reply My daughter had a whirlpool washing machine and most clothes never needed ironing, she got a hoover washing machine when the whirlpool broke and all clothes come out very wrinkled. We can't understand why
My daughter had a whirlpool washing machine and most clothes never needed ironing, she got a hoover washing machine when the whirlpool broke and all clothes come out very wrinkled. We can’t understand why
0 replies Never used to crease now it's starting to crease my fleases and cottons and towels and they are stiff and not washing properly
Never used to crease now it’s starting to crease my fleases and cottons and towels and they are stiff and not washing properly
0 replies Can you please give me recommendations for washing machines which are least likely to crease the laundry Thank you
Can you please give me recommendations for washing machines which are least likely to crease the laundry
Thank you
1 reply Hello, I think our Bosch washing machine may be connected wrongly. We replaced an indecit machine two years ago because the clothes were always creased. We have the same problem with the new machine. We have a combo boiler and I *think* this fires up when it’s on. The clothes are usually warm when I take them out but I haven’t really thought about it until I used the machine at my parents over Christmas. How would we check if this is the case?
Hello, I think our Bosch washing machine may be connected wrongly. We replaced an indecit machine two years ago because the clothes were always creased. We have the same problem with the new machine. We have a combo boiler and I *think* this fires up when it’s on. The clothes are usually warm when I take them out but I haven’t really thought about it until I used the machine at my parents over Christmas. How would we check if this is the case?
1 reply Well I wish i read these comments before buying my new "all singing all dancing" Hoover two weeks ago - it is awful! My old machine finally went to machine heaven but gave me perfect non-creased washing every time. As for this new Hoover, what can i say??? Creased washing so bad that they won't come out even by ironing. All you lovely people, how have you got theses stubborn creases out? I'm at my wits end and unfortunately it seems as though i'm now stuck with this monstrosity! I look forward to reading your tips and advice. Thank you in advance!
Well I wish i read these comments before buying my new “all singing all dancing” Hoover two weeks ago – it is awful! My old machine finally went to machine heaven but gave me perfect non-creased washing every time. As for this new Hoover, what can i say??? Creased washing so bad that they won’t come out even by ironing. All you lovely people, how have you got theses stubborn creases out? I’m at my wits end and unfortunately it seems as though i’m now stuck with this monstrosity! I look forward to reading your tips and advice. Thank you in advance!
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0 replies I have a Bosch and by mistake, used the hot water instead of cold!! Yes not enough hours in a day. Does anyone know how to get the creases out? I am desperate - please help.
I have a Bosch and by mistake, used the hot water instead of cold!! Yes not enough hours in a day. Does anyone know how to get the creases out? I am desperate – please help.
1 reply Hello please help I have a Bosch classic when washing on 40 it over heats terribly then stops mid cycle there is steam coming from it and won't finish washing but not all the time please help its ruining my clothes
Hello please help I have a Bosch classic when washing on 40 it over heats terribly then stops mid cycle there is steam coming from it and won’t finish washing but not all the time please help its ruining my clothes
Likely replying to Susan wyatt
Hello Susan. Overheating can be caused by various faults so you probably need an engineer. There’s a mention of some of the possible causes in this article – Washing machine stops mid cycle
0 replies Hello, what do you mean by have to iron everything? What I mean is everything always does normally need ironing after being in a washing machine. Do you mean the creases are very hard to iron out? The only things I can think of that cause creasing is excessive heat, or laundry being washed on the wrong cycles with too much agitation or too fast a spin, or being crumpled too tight in a drum (overloaded) or being left in the drum after the wash cycle has finished.
Hello, what do you mean by have to iron everything? What I mean is everything always does normally need ironing after being in a washing machine. Do you mean the creases are very hard to iron out? The only things I can think of that cause creasing is excessive heat, or laundry being washed on the wrong cycles with too much agitation or too fast a spin, or being crumpled too tight in a drum (overloaded) or being left in the drum after the wash cycle has finished.
0 replies I have a Siemens IQ100 washing machine for £500 3 years ago. I HATE IT !!!! Creasing the laundry in EVERY cycle program really badly. I called SIEMENS customer service to help me to idetify the problem . The assistant guy was rude and unhelpful. I would expect more from Siemens . I live with this crapy machine for 3 years and I have to iron everything. I double checked the water which goes in which is deffenetly cold. I use less ironing program on 40 c and results are the same. I read through all the comments here . I think the problem might be that the washing machine does not let in enough water into the system. Is there any way to fix it ?
I have a Siemens IQ100 washing machine for £500 3 years ago. I HATE IT !!!! Creasing the laundry in EVERY cycle program really badly. I called SIEMENS customer service to help me to idetify the problem . The assistant guy was rude and unhelpful. I would expect more from Siemens . I live with this crapy machine for 3 years and I have to iron everything. I double checked the water which goes in which is deffenetly cold. I use less ironing program on 40 c and results are the same. I read through all the comments here . I think the problem might be that the washing machine does not let in enough water into the system. Is there any way to fix it ?
1 reply I am just fizzing, bought a Hotpoint WDL754 washer/dryer a few months ago to replace my old Hotpoint WD420 and ruined 3 super pairs of jeans they came out creased and would not iron out not with steam nothing. I've had to completely change my washing routine, no drying. My old machine was so good chuck everything in dirty switch on go back and hey presto all nice, clean and dry. My old machine when drying went onto low heat by default and was a hundred times better a machine than this piece of junk I am lumbered with, I hate it, it's a thought to wash my clothes now. Eco my backside this thing is using more electric and I'm having to use electricity to do ironing now. Grrrr. I have read all your reports from other folk on this forum and they are all saying the same, I never thought things could be so bad if I had known what I know now I would have got my repair man to fix my old machine no expense spared!! I am going out tomorrow and just ruined two more shirts tonight. Not Happy.
I am just fizzing, bought a Hotpoint WDL754 washer/dryer a few months ago to replace my old Hotpoint WD420 and ruined 3 super pairs of jeans they came out creased and would not iron out not with steam nothing. I’ve had to completely change my washing routine, no drying. My old machine was so good chuck everything in dirty switch on go back and hey presto all nice, clean and dry. My old machine when drying went onto low heat by default and was a hundred times better a machine than this piece of junk I am lumbered with, I hate it, it’s a thought to wash my clothes now. Eco my backside this thing is using more electric and I’m having to use electricity to do ironing now. Grrrr. I have read all your reports from other folk on this forum and they are all saying the same, I never thought things could be so bad if I had known what I know now I would have got my repair man to fix my old machine no expense spared!! I am going out tomorrow and just ruined two more shirts tonight. Not Happy.
Likely replying to George May
Hello George. If the washer dryer is faulty you need to get them to fix it whilst under guarantee and hopefully get them to give compensation for the damage clothes. It would be weird if the washer dryer creases clothes by default. In other words there must be a reason why your jeans came out so badly creased, and it’s unlikely to just simply be that the washing machine is rubbish. It may be different from your old one and needs using differently, which I can see why that would be annoying but the machine must have been tested during design and they’d have surely noticed if it just creased everything?
To try and determine if the washing machine has a fault or not you need to eliminate all other possibilities such as it being connected up to the hot water supply by mistake, overloading, setting the wrong program, not looking at the wash label on the items etc. I cover all of the possibilities I could think of in this article above. Also is there are Reduced Creases setting on your machine? I can see that this feature is on another model very similar to yours.
0 replies My new washer was hooked up incorrectly with hot and cold backwards so I washed every bit of my good clothes on HOT and rinsed in HOT! I'm fighting with the store who installed it for damages to my clothing. Lots of things came out creased like you said for the reason you said. My question is will those creases come out if washed again in cold water or is it totally ruined?
My new washer was hooked up incorrectly with hot and cold backwards so I washed every bit of my good clothes on HOT and rinsed in HOT! I’m fighting with the store who installed it for damages to my clothing. Lots of things came out creased like you said for the reason you said. My question is will those creases come out if washed again in cold water or is it totally ruined?
2 replies Thanks for the update Alan. If the thermostat goes faulty it would normally seriously over heat the water on an old machine so maybe the controller wasn't responding properly when the stat closed.
Thanks for the update Alan. If the thermostat goes faulty it would normally seriously over heat the water on an old machine so maybe the controller wasn’t responding properly when the stat closed.
Likely replying to Andy Trigg
Hi Andy
We have just purchased an integrated Indesit washer/dryer IDWE126 (as Jean Henry did above). We previously had a vented standalone dryer which was excellent. This new one creases the hell out of everything we put in and the clothes are scalding hot when we go to take them out after a drying cycle. Can you advise on how we can reduce these creases. There doesn’t seem to be a temperature dial for the dryer and only 2 programmes (cottons and delicates), and damp to the touch the touch (which I’ve read is normal for a condenser dryer?)
Thanks Chris
Likely replying to Chris Stoker-Jones
Hi Chris. There should be a 10 minute cooling down period at the end of a dry cycle where the heating element is turned off. Lots of cycles have automatic temperature control now. Clothes shouldn’t be “scalding hot”, so if they are (which will clearly crease them) there’s a fault stopping the heater being turned off for the last 10 mins or it’s overheating so an engineer needs to check it out. Never stop a dry cycle without letting it run through the last 10 min cooling down section.
1 reply There is a lot of anecdotal information on the Internet about using distilled white vinegar to remove excessive creasing. Check it out.
There is a lot of anecdotal information on the Internet about using distilled white vinegar to remove excessive creasing. Check it out.
Hello Andy The problem with the very wrinkled shirts from my Candy washing machine has been investigated by a local repairer who concluded it was because of excessive water temperature. I could see evidence to support this. Due, I was told, to the controller and not the thermostat. Thank you for your interest and suggestions. I shall now hold a requiem for an elderly machine that has earned its keep.
Alan
0 replies Hi Does anybody know how to get the creases out? I dont really want to replace my clothes! Ive tried soaking them in fabric conditioner and letting them drip dry but its not working! help?
Hi Does anybody know how to get the creases out? I dont really want to replace my clothes! Ive tried soaking them in fabric conditioner and letting them drip dry but its not working! help?
0 replies Let us know if you find anything Alan.
Let us know if you find anything Alan.
4 replies I have been using an elderly Candy Eclypsa CE430 washing machine for more than 5 years and never had to iron a shirt. For the last month every shirt comes out very wrinkled and, as a mere male, I am no good at ironing. I use setting 7 (acrylics) 40C and 1300 spin. There have been no changes in my routine, detergent etc. or of external plumbing. Can you suggest a cause?
I have been using an elderly Candy Eclypsa CE430 washing machine for more than 5 years and never had to iron a shirt. For the last month every shirt comes out very wrinkled and, as a mere male, I am no good at ironing. I use setting 7 (acrylics) 40C and 1300 spin. There have been no changes in my routine, detergent etc. or of external plumbing. Can you suggest a cause?
Likely replying to Andy Trigg
Hello Andy, I live on my own now so no heavy loads. The items I wash are the same, same shirts etc.which never needed ironing before. They went straight from the tumble dryer to the wardrobe. This was an overnight change from no creasing to totally wrinkled every time. The first time I though it might be a one-off. The first step was to eliminate the tumble dryer. The next was to take shirts from the washing machine with minimum spin and hang them up to dry – still very wrinkled.
Alan
Likely replying to Alan Falkner
Hello Alan. Yes it’s a strange case if nothing has changed – not even the shirts. Creasing is usually caused by excessive spinning, too much heat, or being left in the drum for a long time after washing. If the washer was overheating it should cause an error and abort or if it’s old enough to not have error systems in place it should stick and get obviously too hot.
Is it possible the washer is connected up to hot all along but some recent change has meant you now have hotter water or more of it in the system? Just thinking laterally now :) I would definitely examine the wash labels and make sure you wash as recommended, you never know they might have withstood something when new and are showing the stresses now. Again, just thinking out of the box, when all obvious causes are accounted for you have to think of more elaborate ones :)
Thanks, Andy, for your ideas. I had more or less covered them. The hot water cylinder thermostat hasn’t changed but in any case the washing machine thermostat is the important one. The front glass is the same warm touch to the hand as before. I have lost a largish button in the wash somewhere! Examination in the drum with torch and mirror doesn’t show anything unusual.
I will call a local repair company that says “no repair – no fee” and see what happens.
Thanks again
Alan
0 replies holly: Are they real denim or cotton? Denim shouldn't be spun faster than 900 rpm. Does your washing machine gently tumble the laundry after finishing spin so that they fall into the drum instead of remaining stuck to the drum?
holly: Are they real denim or cotton? Denim shouldn’t be spun faster than 900 rpm. Does your washing machine gently tumble the laundry after finishing spin so that they fall into the drum instead of remaining stuck to the drum?
0 replies Hi I have a new lg washer and my jeans r coming out with creases. I can't get them out , my jeans look like i have iron the creases in. What do u do?
Hi I have a new lg washer and my jeans r coming out with creases. I can’t get them out , my jeans look like i have iron the creases in. What do u do?
0 replies " weeks ago i brought a Zanussi washing machine from Comet it was in their /easter sale now i know why it creases all my washing something that as never happened to me in 36 years very annoying
” weeks ago i brought a Zanussi washing machine from Comet it was in their /easter sale now i know why it creases all my washing something that as never happened to me in 36 years very annoying
0 replies I've resorted to putting minimal loads in and straightening the creases out before drying. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Just have to grin and bear it eh. Thanks anyway. Didn't realise this thread was so old!
I’ve resorted to putting minimal loads in and straightening the creases out before drying. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Just have to grin and bear it eh. Thanks anyway. Didn’t realise this thread was so old!
0 replies It's just I had a washer dryer once that didn't revolve at the end after spinning to open all the laundry out, which caused a lot of creasing, and I wondered if it was the same one. Every cause of creasing I'm aware of is posted within the main article.
It’s just I had a washer dryer once that didn’t revolve at the end after spinning to open all the laundry out, which caused a lot of creasing, and I wondered if it was the same one. Every cause of creasing I’m aware of is posted within the main article.
0 replies It's a Candy. CMD 146 I think is the model number.
It’s a Candy. CMD 146 I think is the model number.
0 replies What make is it Trev?
What make is it Trev?
0 replies Hi I have a 6+4KG Washer/Dryer 1400RPM and have been trying different things for the past 6 months to try and get my clothes less creased. I've tried putting less clothes in the drum, using different temperatures and spin speeds, even tried different detergent but at the end of the cycle they are always creased. Then, the clothes become much more creased after a drying cycle and I have also tried different modes of drying too. Is there anything I am missing or am I destined for a life of hard ironing?
Hi I have a 6+4KG Washer/Dryer 1400RPM and have been trying different things for the past 6 months to try and get my clothes less creased. I’ve tried putting less clothes in the drum, using different temperatures and spin speeds, even tried different detergent but at the end of the cycle they are always creased. Then, the clothes become much more creased after a drying cycle and I have also tried different modes of drying too. Is there anything I am missing or am I destined for a life of hard ironing?
0 replies jean: Are you leaving the cold water tap on when using the dryer and are you letting it do the 10 minute cool down at the end of the drying programme?
jean: Are you leaving the cold water tap on when using the dryer and are you letting it do the 10 minute cool down at the end of the drying programme?
0 replies i have a indisit washer/dryer iwde126, if i use the dryer separately, the drying comes out very hot and creased, is it meant to do that j.henry
i have a indisit washer/dryer iwde126, if i use the dryer separately, the drying comes out very hot and creased, is it meant to do that j.henry
2 replies Trish: When the washing machine has finished spinning does it tumble back and forth a while to unstick the washing from the drum, or does it leave them plastered to the side?
Trish: When the washing machine has finished spinning does it tumble back and forth a while to unstick the washing from the drum, or does it leave them plastered to the side?
Likely replying to Washerhelp
Hi Washerhelp
Thanks so much for your reply. I tested the machine last night using Synthetics 40c at 800 spin and NO the drum did not spin back and forth on final spin. I then put a pair of wet jeans back in on a 1200 SPIN ONLY and YES the drum did go back and forth on finish spin. It also went back and forth after a wash using the cotton setting. Even towels need to be ironed. Over the last 3 weeks I have tried a lot of combinations and have found that really the best way to wash is by using half loads which makes a mockery of the A rating. My poor bedlinen, after experimenting I’m using 400 spin speed. Also using more electricity and labour by so much ironing.
Thanks for help
Likely replying to Trish
Hello Trish: I presume it only needs to distribute the laundry after a spin on cottons wash as other fabrics don’t stick to the sides of the drum like cottons. If you’ve read all the possible causes of excessive creasing in this article and know it’s nothing to do with any of them then I agree that if the washing machine is excessively creasing laundry you have a right to find it unacceptable.
We have found that 2 AEG – Electrolux washing machines we’ve tested do seem to leave laundry excessively creased.
0 replies Hi, very interesting to see all these comments about creased washing on A rated machinces. Our new AEG 64840L creases clothes horribly, whatever I do. Temperature and spin speed seem to be irrelevant. I've even tried washing just a few items and they still come out very creased. This machine has fuzzy logic, so it could be (as explained) that the logic is not putting enough water in the rinse cycle. I'm going to ask the supplier to take it back as I'm not accepting this level of creasing. Any recommendations for alternative machines, e.g. ones with wrinkle guard features, will be gratefully received.
Hi, very interesting to see all these comments about creased washing on A rated machinces. Our new AEG 64840L creases clothes horribly, whatever I do. Temperature and spin speed seem to be irrelevant. I’ve even tried washing just a few items and they still come out very creased. This machine has fuzzy logic, so it could be (as explained) that the logic is not putting enough water in the rinse cycle. I’m going to ask the supplier to take it back as I’m not accepting this level of creasing. Any recommendations for alternative machines, e.g. ones with wrinkle guard features, will be gratefully received.
1 reply Hi. My WIDL126S is overheating the water during a wash cycle. When the drum stops turning you can hear the element begining to boil the water just like a kettle and this happens even at a 30 deg setting. Clothes come out of the machine creased and still warm which never used to happen. Could it be a faulty temp sensor on the element that's causing this? Thanks in advance for any reply.
Hi. My WIDL126S is overheating the water during a wash cycle. When the drum stops turning you can hear the element begining to boil the water just like a kettle and this happens even at a 30 deg setting. Clothes come out of the machine creased and still warm which never used to happen. Could it be a faulty temp sensor on the element that’s causing this?
Thanks in advance for any reply.
Likely replying to Tony Mc
Hello Tony: The sound of the “kettling” could be caused by a heating element caked in limescale. Even heating to only 30 degrees you could still hear kettling, which doesn’t necessarily indicate over heating of the water. Kettles make this noise quite soon after switching on when the water is no where near boiling.
If it was overheating it should either stick on wash and just get hotter and hotter – or more likely it should abort the wash with an error code. If it goes through the wash in the normal time the chances are its working normally and not overheating.
Have you eliminated all the other causes mentioned in my article?
0 replies One thing that really helps is loading both small and big items ONE AT A TIME. In a hurry, I know it's tempting to grab lots of items at once and push them into the drum, but that creases everything badly right from the start. I load my washing machine one item at a time, alternating small and larger items and NEVER overload. With a full load, the clothes are loosely packed and when they become wet, the size of the load will reduce in volume.
One thing that really helps is loading both small and big items ONE AT A TIME. In a hurry, I know it’s tempting to grab lots of items at once and push them into the drum, but that creases everything badly right from the start.
I load my washing machine one item at a time, alternating small and larger items and NEVER overload. With a full load, the clothes are loosely packed and when they become wet, the size of the load will reduce in volume.
0 replies The little things can help you avoid laundry creases. Like what the author mentioned, it is important to sort your laundry and divide them in equal laundry loads so you are not stuffing a lot in your washer drum. Give it some room to move. In addition to creases, soap suds will not be properly washed off. There are also new washers that can help you avoid this problem. Features such as Wrinkle-Guard feature in some front load washers helps a lot in avoiding clothes wrinkles.
The little things can help you avoid laundry creases. Like what the author mentioned, it is important to sort your laundry and divide them in equal laundry loads so you are not stuffing a lot in your washer drum. Give it some room to move. In addition to creases, soap suds will not be properly washed off. There are also new washers that can help you avoid this problem. Features such as Wrinkle-Guard feature in some front load washers helps a lot in avoiding clothes wrinkles.
0 replies Well I just seem to have made the biggest mistake by buying a new Hoover washing machine. I have had various washing machines over the last 33 yrs and never ever have I had my washing so creased up when I take it out of the machine, which is as soon as the door release allows it. My last one which was a Hotpoint lasted 7 yrs until the bearings went last week, and I might say it never creased up any clothes. It was also a hot and cold fill. My new Hoover is a cold fill only, like the majority of new machines we looked at and it takes nearly 3 hours to do a normal wash and then when it is removed it is sooo creased up it's unbelievable. I like some other people here, am now going to dread washing as every single thing is going to have to be ironed. :-(((( I am going to phone Hoover up on Wednesday and tell them how dissapointed I am with their machine.
Well I just seem to have made the biggest mistake by buying a new Hoover washing machine. I have had various washing machines over the last 33 yrs and never ever have I had my washing so creased up when I take it out of the machine, which is as soon as the door release allows it. My last one which was a Hotpoint lasted 7 yrs until the bearings went last week, and I might say it never creased up any clothes. It was also a hot and cold fill. My new Hoover is a cold fill only, like the majority of new machines we looked at and it takes nearly 3 hours to do a normal wash and then when it is removed it is sooo creased up it’s unbelievable. I like some other people here, am now going to dread washing as every single thing is going to have to be ironed. :-(((( I am going to phone Hoover up on Wednesday and tell them how dissapointed I am with their machine.
0 replies jane: Hoover will only assist if there is a fault they can fix. If they claim there's nothing wrong with it but you believe it isn't fit for it's purpose and want a refund or to exchange it for another then you have to take it up with the retailer. Even though Hoover made it, it's only the retailer who's responsible under the sale of goods act. It would be up to them to then seek redress from Hoover if they end up having to refund any money or exchange it. I've covered all the possible causes for excessive creasing that I can think of in my article so I can't advise anything else. But if you are convinced you are using the machine according to the instructions on the laundry items, and the washing machine, and you have discounted all the things I mention in my article yet your clothes come out unacceptably creased then it can only presumably be the washing machine. If the washing machine creases laundry unacceptably you should have a right to a refund claiming it isn't fit for its purpose but as you've already realised, you may have to pursue it in the small claims court. Please keep us informed. I've read all the consumer advice about washing machines, I'm thinking of taking them to court
jane: Hoover will only assist if there is a fault they can fix. If they claim there’s nothing wrong with it but you believe it isn’t fit for it’s purpose and want a refund or to exchange it for another then you have to take it up with the retailer. Even though Hoover made it, it’s only the retailer who’s responsible under the sale of goods act. It would be up to them to then seek redress from Hoover if they end up having to refund any money or exchange it.
I’ve covered all the possible causes for excessive creasing that I can think of in my article so I can’t advise anything else. But if you are convinced you are using the machine according to the instructions on the laundry items, and the washing machine, and you have discounted all the things I mention in my article yet your clothes come out unacceptably creased then it can only presumably be the washing machine. If the washing machine creases laundry unacceptably you should have a right to a refund claiming it isn’t fit for its purpose but as you’ve already realised, you may have to pursue it in the small claims court. Please keep us informed.
I’ve read all the consumer advice about washing machines, I’m thinking of taking them to court
0 replies I have just bought a Hoover washer / dryer to replace my old Bosch washer and separate tumble dryer as I wanted to save on space. WHAT A MISTAKE!!!!! I have never known clothes come out so creased even polartec jumpers which used to come out soft and fluffy are now so creased they look like a duster. I cannot iron out the creases either. I thought automatic washing machines were supposed to save on time and energy. I have checked everything including weighing clothes to be washed, used every programme and used all spin speeds the highest being 14000 but only for cotton 800 for synthetics.Waiting by the side of the machine and taking and shaking cothes out as soon as it has finished. Nothing makes any difference. I have noticed the clothes are creased and ruined at the end of the washing cycle before tumble drying. I know it is connected to a cold water supply as we only have cold water in the utility room. On reading some of the comments here I wonder if it is because it is "green" and uses much less water and spins so fast if that is the cause. (even on the 800 spin). Unfortunately I bought this machine from COMET another MISTAKE never again. Hover are not interested because I bought it from them. They are so unhelpful and rude. They sent out an engineer and because he could not find a fault using his gismos attached to the machine as far as he is concerned there is nothing wrong with it. Even though I showed him my ruined clothes which he agreed were not acceptable he reported back to comet that he could not find a fault and so they think it is OK. I have finally spoken to a manager (Joke) who is going to send out another engineer. Don't know what he will do. I have also spoken with Consumer Direct who tell me that as it is new it should be classed as unfit for purpose and the onus is on the seller to prove otherwise. Unfortunately I may have to go down the small claims route. I would appreciate your comments
I have just bought a Hoover washer / dryer to replace my old Bosch washer and separate tumble dryer as I wanted to save on space.
WHAT A MISTAKE!!!!!
I have never known clothes come out so creased even polartec jumpers which used to come out soft and fluffy are now so creased they look like a duster. I cannot iron out the creases either. I thought automatic washing machines were supposed to save on time and energy.
I have checked everything including weighing clothes to be washed, used every programme and used all spin speeds the highest being 14000 but only for cotton 800 for synthetics.Waiting by the side of the machine and taking and shaking cothes out as soon as it has finished. Nothing makes any difference.
I have noticed the clothes are creased and ruined at the end of the washing cycle before tumble drying.
I know it is connected to a cold water supply as we only have cold water in the utility room.
On reading some of the comments here I wonder if it is because it is “green” and uses much less water and spins so fast if that is the cause. (even on the 800 spin).
Unfortunately I bought this machine from COMET another MISTAKE never again. Hover are not interested because I bought it from them.
They are so unhelpful and rude. They sent out an engineer and because he could not find a fault using his gismos attached to the machine as far as he is concerned there is nothing wrong with it. Even though I showed him my ruined clothes which he agreed were not acceptable he reported back to comet that he could not find a fault and so they think it is OK. I have finally spoken to a manager (Joke) who is going to send out another engineer. Don’t know what he will do.
I have also spoken with Consumer Direct who tell me that as it is new it should be classed as unfit for purpose and the onus is on the seller to prove otherwise. Unfortunately I may have to go down the small claims route.
I would appreciate your comments
1 reply I've tried the recommendations on here and it's still coming out creased. It also comes out ringing wet. It is meant to spin dry a the end of a cycle, but it doesn't feel like this happens when I take the clothes out. So if I add it on a drying cycles afterwards they just come out hot but still rather wet. I don't know what else to do with this washing machine it's dribing me mad.
I’ve tried the recommendations on here and it’s still coming out creased. It also comes out ringing wet. It is meant to spin dry a the end of a cycle, but it doesn’t feel like this happens when I take the clothes out. So if I add it on a drying cycles afterwards they just come out hot but still rather wet. I don’t know what else to do with this washing machine it’s dribing me mad.
0 replies Thank you for your reply. The previous machine made by the same manufacturer was 5.5kg capacity and would spin on 1400 at 40 degrees and I couldn't have asked for better results - perfect and creaseless every time as happened with all my other machines of various makes. Babuska (previous letter on your sight and also I believe Shirley ).were also complaining of the same problem.I dread washing now knowing more clothes will come out looking creased, old and distressed. Even though this machine is 1400 spin it will not allow one to spin at 1400 at 40 degrees, and I believe this to be ominous. When spinning it takes off like a jet air craft, there is no lull period and the spin goes on for ages with little or no water on the clothes to be extracted. I have deduced that the reason for this is that it takes less power by this method as the stopping and starting of the previous spin cycle would produce a less favourable energy saving rating. Well I am not interested in saving a small amount of energy at the expense of a ruined wash load and believe it to be very near sighted when one considers the energy used in the manufacture of the necessary replacements not to mention the cost. If I bought a pair of shoes and they let water in I would expect them to be replaced as "unfit for purpose" and because I know its possible to make a washing machine that is fit for purpose I am convinced that it is the mistaken opinion of the manufacturers believing we require eco/green machines at the expense of "fit for purpose ones" that has caused this and also the problems people on your site are having with rinsing.
Thank you for your reply. The previous machine made by the same manufacturer was 5.5kg capacity and would spin on 1400 at 40 degrees and I couldn’t have asked for better results – perfect and creaseless every time as happened with all my other machines of various makes. Babuska (previous letter on your sight and also I believe Shirley ).were also complaining of the same problem.I dread washing now knowing more clothes will come out looking creased, old and distressed. Even though this machine is 1400 spin it will not allow one to spin at 1400 at 40 degrees, and I believe this to be ominous. When spinning it takes off like a jet air craft, there is no lull period and the spin goes on for ages with little or no water on the clothes to be extracted. I have deduced that the reason for this is that it takes less power by this method as the stopping and starting of the previous spin cycle would produce a less favourable energy saving rating. Well I am not interested in saving a small amount of energy at the expense of a ruined wash load and believe it to be very near sighted when one considers the energy used in the manufacture of the necessary replacements not to mention the cost. If I bought a pair of shoes and they let water in I would expect them to be replaced as “unfit for purpose” and because I know its possible to make a washing machine that is fit for purpose I am convinced that it is the mistaken opinion of the manufacturers believing we require eco/green machines at the expense of “fit for purpose ones” that has caused this and also the problems people on your site are having with rinsing.
1 reply I am desperate to find a washing machine manufactured prior to the introduction of this energy saving nonsense. The new Bosch Classixx 6 1400 Express(that's a joke in itself as it takes much longer than my previous WFL2872 Bosch ) The old Bosch was superb - even producing crease free perfect results on articles which recommended dry cleaning. This new one - the Classixx 6 is a pain - I dread washing for the first time in 44 years - (during which time I have had several machines of various makes and all have produced clean crease free results - This is the first washing machine I have ever complained about. I am sure it is well-built in so far as reliability is concerned but this so called "eco/green lobby are meddling in areas they know nothing about to the detriment of us all. I am now told that all clothes that come out of a washing machine have to be ironed. I have had superb results and never ironed a jumper cardigan trousers etc. in 44 years. Shirts used to be sold as "drip dry" and "non-iron" perhaps someone will enlighten me on how to achieve this. Ironing takes energy and cannot remove the deep seated creases even at temperatures far in excess of the manufacturers instructions. When are these people going to waken up to the fact that the prime function we require is superb results and not having to replace ruined garments continually for the sake of saving a pittance on the electricity and water bill.
I am desperate to find a washing machine manufactured prior to the introduction of this energy saving nonsense. The new Bosch Classixx 6 1400 Express(that’s a joke in itself as it takes much longer than my previous WFL2872 Bosch ) The old Bosch was superb – even producing crease free perfect results on articles which recommended dry cleaning. This new one – the Classixx 6 is a pain – I dread washing for the first time in 44 years – (during which time I have had several machines of various makes and all have produced clean crease free results – This is the first washing machine I have ever complained about. I am sure it is well-built in so far as reliability is concerned but this so called “eco/green lobby are meddling in areas they know nothing about to the detriment of us all. I am now told that all clothes that come out of a washing machine have to be ironed. I have had superb results and never ironed a jumper cardigan trousers etc. in 44 years. Shirts used to be sold as “drip dry” and “non-iron” perhaps someone will enlighten me on how to achieve this. Ironing takes energy and cannot remove the deep seated creases even at temperatures far in excess of the manufacturers instructions. When are these people going to waken up to the fact that the prime function we require is superb results and not having to replace ruined garments continually for the sake of saving a pittance on the electricity and water bill.
Likely replying to Vivien
Vivien, it’s strange you are having creasing problems with your new washing machine compared with your old one because they both spin at 1400 and your new one has a 6kg drum, which is slightly bigger than your old one. If anything the bigger drum should make creasing less likely.
The only thing I can think of that could explain the problem is if the old 1400 spin Bosch spun for less time than your new one.
0 replies Thanks for all the advice. I used to have a Bosch washer dryer which was excellent. It was replaced a few months back with an Indesit washer/dryer and it has been an absolute pain to use. It creases everything really bad I never used to mind washing clothes with the previous washing machine. Now I hate washing. It's ruining my clothes. I'm going to take on board the tips in this article and hope that helps as I'm at my wit's end with it. I think it makes it worse because I know how good it can be if you have the right washing machine. I live in rented accommodation so I haven't got the buying power regarding which washing machine is bought, so I just have to make do with this one unfortunately.
Thanks for all the advice. I used to have a Bosch washer dryer which was excellent. It was replaced a few months back with an Indesit washer/dryer and it has been an absolute pain to use. It creases everything really bad I never used to mind washing clothes with the previous washing machine. Now I hate washing. It’s ruining my clothes. I’m going to take on board the tips in this article and hope that helps as I’m at my wit’s end with it. I think it makes it worse because I know how good it can be if you have the right washing machine. I live in rented accommodation so I haven’t got the buying power regarding which washing machine is bought, so I just have to make do with this one unfortunately.
0 replies Thank you very much-plumber due on Saturday!! S x
Thank you very much-plumber due on Saturday!!
S x
0 replies Sarah: Your y-piece is clearly connected to the hot water - not cold. If there's no other supply tap available you need to get a plumber in to sort it out or you will ruin more clothes and waste hundreds of litres of hot water over the coming years.
Sarah: Your y-piece is clearly connected to the hot water – not cold. If there’s no other supply tap available you need to get a plumber in to sort it out or you will ruin more clothes and waste hundreds of litres of hot water over the coming years.
0 replies Please help, I have an older model washing machine with both hot and cold fill pipes. Recently moved house where there is only a cold feed pipe. I fitted a Y piece but the water filling the drum is boiling regardless of which cycle I am using. I have a combi boiler and not sure if my cold feed is in fact on the hot tap. I've ruined loads of clothes, single parent and really not sure what to do. Thank you peeps!! Sarah
Please help, I have an older model washing machine with both hot and cold fill pipes. Recently moved house where there is only a cold feed pipe. I fitted a Y piece but the water filling the drum is boiling regardless of which cycle I am using.
I have a combi boiler and not sure if my cold feed is in fact on the hot tap. I’ve ruined loads of clothes, single parent and really not sure what to do.
Thank you peeps!!
Sarah
0 replies GEETA: If you don't have the instruction book, which should give you the information you might be able to get one here - Washing machine instruction books and user manuals The article above also gives a guide on loading for a 6Kg drum which should be similar to yours. However, guides are likely to only be given in weight rather than quantities of garments as they are too variable in size to advise on specific numbers.
GEETA: If you don’t have the instruction book, which should give you the information you might be able to get one here – Washing machine instruction books and user manuals
The article above also gives a guide on loading for a 6Kg drum which should be similar to yours. However, guides are likely to only be given in weight rather than quantities of garments as they are too variable in size to advise on specific numbers.
0 replies I've fully automatic LG washing machine of 6.2 kg. capacity. I want to know how many shirts, pants, double cotton bedsheets does the machine take.... Thanks.
I’ve fully automatic LG washing machine of 6.2 kg. capacity. I want to know how many shirts, pants, double cotton bedsheets does the machine take….
Thanks.
1 reply I've found a way to improve the results of my cold fill washing machine which was creasing badly and generally not washing well. I just add more water! It's now washing as I had hoped it would, and it's like having a new machine. I simply put the washing in, pour on 3 litres though the open door, hot or warm depending on the wash programme, switch it on and then pour another litre of two (again hot or warm) through the partially open dispenser draw. I add 2-3 litres of cold water on the first rinse and do the same on the conditioned rinse - which I do on 'rinse hold' so it always spends time in the conditioned water. Result - perfect washing every time. Previous to this I'd been reducing the size of load without improving results, but I can now put a 'normal' size load in and even get suds which means the soap is dissolving better, and can actually see at least an inch of water in the drum at certain times - and I get no creases now! It's not affecting the length of time of the wash or using any more electricity, but can be inconvenient to have to remember to go back, so I just set a timer to remind me to go back to the machine at various times. I think this shows the machine is not doing the job it was designed for. It is a 7kg drum and has two holes in the back so was designed for hot and cold fill and presumably, in order to meet the energy standards, was converted to cold fill only, and the amount of water used subsequently reduced too. I don't suppose it would be possible to adjust the amount of water it takes in, since it is cold fill and it would presumably increase the wash time as it would take even longer to heat.
I’ve found a way to improve the results of my cold fill washing machine which was creasing badly and generally not washing well. I just add more water! It’s now washing as I had hoped it would, and it’s like having a new machine.
I simply put the washing in, pour on 3 litres though the open door, hot or warm depending on the wash programme, switch it on and then pour another litre of two (again hot or warm) through the partially open dispenser draw. I add 2-3 litres of cold water on the first rinse and do the same on the conditioned rinse – which I do on ‘rinse hold’ so it always spends time in the conditioned water.
Result – perfect washing every time.
Previous to this I’d been reducing the size of load without improving results, but I can now put a ‘normal’ size load in and even get suds which means the soap is dissolving better, and can actually see at least an inch of water in the drum at certain times – and I get no creases now!
It’s not affecting the length of time of the wash or using any more electricity, but can be inconvenient to have to remember to go back, so I just set a timer to remind me to go back to the machine at various times.
I think this shows the machine is not doing the job it was designed for. It is a 7kg drum and has two holes in the back so was designed for hot and cold fill and presumably, in order to meet the energy standards, was converted to cold fill only, and the amount of water used subsequently reduced too. I don’t suppose it would be possible to adjust the amount of water it takes in, since it is cold fill and it would presumably increase the wash time as it would take even longer to heat.
Likely replying to Jacqui
Hello Jacqui: I’m not sure how much of the added water on the initial wash is making much difference. The thing to bear in mind about how washing machines work is that they have a pressure system to control how much water goes into the machine. Washing machines don’t fill up for a certain amount of time, they fill up until a certain level has been reached. Therefore, if you put 2 or 3 L of water in the drum before starting, it should just result in the water level being reached quicker and the machine taking 2 or 3 L of water less on its own.
If anything, I would expect if you put a few litres of water in to start with then if it results in wetting the laundry it could affect the absorbency level that is detected by the sensors in the washing machine. Modern washing machines often have fuzzy logic built in. They fill up with a little bit of water, then stop filling and wait to see how much of the water is absorbed by the laundry. They then top up a little more and monitor levels. They can detect if laundry is absorbent or not and adjust the amount of water accordingly. So if you put in laundry which is pre-wetted it may not react as normal and trick the sensors into thinking the laundry is not very absorbent. As far as I’m aware this could result in less water being taken in as non absorbent laundry doesn’t need as much water.
Having said all that, adding extra water through the soap dispenser once the water level has already been reached may well result in extra water being used so I imagine your results are being created mostly or solely by adding extra water in the rinses. If you are genuinely seeing much improved results by adding extra water in on the rinses then as you say this shows that the washing machine is clearly not using enough water to rinse in. It also explains the poor showing on Which? tests for the vast majority of modern washing machines regarding rinse efficiency.
It’s almost farcical to have to go to such lengths to get a satisfactory wash and I can’t imagine many people being prepared to do what you do.
1 reply I have been reading this article with great interest! I have a Bosch cold water fill washing machine and I hate it! I would give it away tomorrow if I could get a hot and cold fill one. It has a mind of its own, and all my washing comes out stained and VERY creased. I cannot see how this can be 'green'. After it has spun, I have to spin it again to make sure I have removed as much water as possible. Incidentally, my sister has a Miele cold water fill machine, supposedly the best on the market, and she hates hers too! Her washing comes out extremely creased. She is at her wits end with it, and is also looking for a hot and cold fill machine. I am going to look at the LG machines, as suggested here. Neither of us uses Biological detergents, so it would be much better for both of us to get a hot and cold fill machine.
I have been reading this article with great interest! I have a Bosch cold water fill washing machine and I hate it! I would give it away tomorrow if I could get a hot and cold fill one. It has a mind of its own, and all my washing comes out stained and VERY creased. I cannot see how this can be ‘green’. After it has spun, I have to spin it again to make sure I have removed as much water as possible. Incidentally, my sister has a Miele cold water fill machine, supposedly the best on the market, and she hates hers too! Her washing comes out extremely creased. She is at her wits end with it, and is also looking for a hot and cold fill machine. I am going to look at the LG machines, as suggested here. Neither of us uses Biological detergents, so it would be much better for both of us to get a hot and cold fill machine.
Likely replying to Babushka
Hello Babushka: Whatever is causing your clothes to come out creased it can’t be anything to do with whether your washing machine has a hot valve or not. Neither can poor wash results. If anything you should get better wash results with a cold fill machine.
Excessive creasing is caused by either spinning too fast for the fabric (spinning the load twice won’t help), rinsing in hot water because the hot water supply is accidentally connected to the cold water valve, or washing at too high a temperature. Another possible cause can be overloading or leaving items prone to creasing in the drum for long periods after they’ve been washed.
Only cottons should be spun at full speed, other fabrics should be spun at lower speeds so if you are using a programme with the fastest spin for laundry other than cotton you need to either manually lower the spin speed if you have a manual spin option or try a different programme.
Poor wash results can also be caused by overloading which prevents the detergent from dispersing properly. There are some general points on the topic here Laundry (washing) isn’t coming out clean (still dirty) or has marks on it (marks on clothes)
Hope that helps. A hot and cold fill washing machine will not fix those problems as the hot valve does nothing special other than add a little bit of hot water into the main wash. This can’t reduce creasing or improve wash results.
I’ve had a John Lewis Inverter 9kg JLWM1607 washing machine for the past few years. It was highly recommended by Which? and it’s the worst machine I have ever used.
I’ve used many different machines over the years both at home and abroad and without exception this is the worst ever.
The element of creasing is horrendous even on a cold wash. The only way I can overcome the problem. although clothes suffer some creasing, is to use a very slow spin so that sometimes the clothes are actually dripping wet.
I complained to John Lewis soon after the machine was delivered and I had several visits from engineers, who were horrified to see the state of my clothes and agreed there was a problem. I actually had to throw some garments away because the creases were so bad they just would iron out. The degree of heat and steam I was having to apply wasn’t doing the fabric any favours and still it didn’t achieve anything. A long battle with John Lewis achieved absolutely nothing they just weren’t interested.
I even complained to Which because I believe that the creasing factor should be part of their assessment. The person I spoke to agreed that it wasn’t something they looked at but thought that maybe they should in the future.
I’ve persisted and struggled along with it because it’s expensive to replace but I’m now throughly fed up and looking to buy a new one. I’ve looked briefly at Which and Good Housekeeping but I can’t see any reference to creasing in their performance reviews.
I can’t risk making the same mistake again and would appreciate your opinion.
Hi Pamela. Have you gone through all of the possible causes of excessive creasing in my article to make sure it isn’t something that can be fixed? Especially rinsing in hot water due to misconnection of the plumbing. Also, do you have crease guard activated if you don’t remove the finished laundry pretty soon after they have spun because leaving them in the drum causes creasing too.
It is hard to imagine a cause of a specific washing machine creasing laundry that doesn’t have one of the issues mentioned in my article.