It's a well-known fact that washing machines often take longer than they say they will – but people are just realising why. The puzzling phenomenon led one curious Reddit user to ask: "Explain like ...

For many people, putting on a timed load of washing may seem like a simple task, some may even organise their day around when their washing machine is supposed to finish. But lots of people have ...

Be honest, how many washing machine cycles do you actually use? While the control panel is littered with options (looking more like a scene from Interstellar than a household appliance these days), ...

Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

A washing machine that stops mid-cycle can interrupt your day. From overloading and drain blockages to electrical faults, ...

When it comes to picking a washing machine cycle you'll likely take into consideration the material of the clothes being washed, how hot you want the water to be, and how long you want it to go on for ...

Say no to time-taking laundry programs with the top-rated front load washing machines with a quick wash cycle! Explore the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If your laundry smells musty even after washing, mould could be growing inside your washing machine - but there's an easy ...

Washing machines today have more cycles than ever, but you can probably get by with using just a few. Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and ...