Do you think you are doing the right thing by running your washing machines at night? It is better to stop immediately, because the consequences can be dire.
If you benefit from an off-peak/peak electricity rate, you are probably tempted to run your washing machines at night to save money on your bill. For those who work during the day, it is also a preferred solution to save time on household chores. However, as practical as it is, it is not at all recommended to run your washing machine at night for good reasons.
In addition to the noise pollution that can bother your neighbors when you live in an apartment, some people worry about the risk of a breakdown or fire that could occur during the night without anyone noticing. But there is a much more likely danger that awaits those who opt for nighttime washing. When you start the machine during the night, you may already be in bed when the cycle ends and it’s a disaster! When the laundry waits patiently in the machine waiting to dry for a certain time, the development of mold accelerates because of the humidity and confinement in the drum, especially when the temperature in the homes is quite high. And even if you can’t see the traces on the laundry, the bacteria are there with their share of problems. Mathieu paid the price by leaving the laundry in the washing machine for 4 hours after the end of the cycle. The young man is categorical “It stinks and I have to start all over again, I won’t be caught out again”. Please note that generally speaking, you should not leave more than 8 hours between the end of the cycle and drying, as the fabrics can be affected. In any case, if your clothes have a slight odor, it is recommended to restart a quick cycle with a little fabric softener or white vinegar to freshen the clothes before hanging them out.
If you want to do your machine at night to extend it only when you wake up, it is best to use the programming function and start it at the latest. Take your wake-up time, subtract the duration of the cycle you are going to use and you will get the ideal time to program the machine. Enough to avoid unpleasant surprises!