Washing Machine Spin Speed
Posted by John | Posted in Laundry | Posted on 01-05-2009
Tags: washing machine, washing machines
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What does the spin speed do and what is a good spin speed in a front load washer? We often get asked this question so I thought we should explain.
What is the spin speed?
After your clothes have been washed in the front load washing machine they are very wet and the washing machine will empty the water and the tub will spin around very fast to “wring” the water out of the clothes and thus the clothes will have to spend less time on the clothes line or in the dryer. The faster the spin speed the drier the clothes.
What spin speed do you need?
A good spin speed will vary on the type of washing you have in the machine (eg Cotton, synthetic, wool). The washing machine will have a default spin speed for the type of clothes (and program you have chosen). Wool will require a slower spin speed (around 600-800rpm), synthetic will need around 800-1000 rpm and cotton will need 900-1400rpm.
Sometimes a higher spin speed is not always the best as it can crease cotton business shirts and that means longer ironing time for you. However for general washing of towels, sheets and casual wear generally the faster the better as it reduces your drying time.
The spin cycle will remove stains from your clothes and will help reduce laundry water content. The faster the spin cycle is, the dryer your clothes will get. However, it is not ideal to choose a washer that has very fast spin speed. These washers have higher chances of breaking down easily. It tends to wear out the motor quickly.