How to Maximize Wash Load in Front Load Washer-Date: 12/7/2020

In this video I show you how to fully fill a front load washer to maximize the load and to be able to fit the maximum amount of clothing into the drum. I used the Heavy Duty wash cycle on the Heavy soil setting. It is what I usually use when I fill it this full which I try to do as much as possible so I have fewer loads. If you have a larger front load washer, the loading would be similar except you could put even more in them. My washer can hold almost a full hamper and a half worth of laundry.

Never just pack it into the drum. You can push it down a little bit. But not hard. Leave it at least semi-loose. You can fill a front load washer all of the way right to the very top of the tub. There has to be just enough room for the load to roll around and for the washer to be able to move the clothing from the center to the outside of the drum. As the washer starts the load, it rolls the clothing on the outside through the water first. As the clothing gets wet, it eventually packs down a little bit more on it's own opening the outside of the tub up a bit more which then allows the stuff in the middle to eventually make it's way to the outside and go through the water in the bottom of the tub and drum. The gap at the top will open up by almost a quarter once everything is completely wet.

With stuff that absorbs water like a sponge such as winter coats for example, they will tend to expand as the stuffing inside the items absorb the water. So the loading isn't the same. You actually have to load less of these items in order for the load to be able to roll and tumble properly.

Don't be afraid to load a front load washer to it's maximum. The motor is more than strong enough to handle a full load and they are designed to do so. You can do this with the front load washers in a laundromat too. A lot of people can be afraid to fully load these washers because they are afraid they could break. Remember, a front load washer is only a top load washer on it's side. They are designed to work best when they are fully loaded. Just remember, you can load them to the top. But they still need just a little bit of room for everything to tumble and roll it's way through the water.

Disclaimer: This video is for demonstration purposes only. I am not responsible for any damage that may occur to your washer if you do happen to overload them.