The claim “Every washing machine can dry laundry and most people do not yet know this function” is misleading.
Here’s what’s true:
- Not every washing machine can dry clothes. Only washer-dryer combo machines have a built-in drying function.
- A standard washing machine can only spin clothes at high speed to remove excess water. This leaves clothes much less wet, but not dry.
- Higher spin speeds (such as 1,200–1,600 rpm) extract more water, so clothes dry faster on a clothesline or in a separate tumble dryer.
Some social media posts refer to features like:
- An extra spin or drain and spin cycle.
- A high-speed spin setting.
- A wrinkle-reduction option.
These features can make laundry damp instead of soaking wet, but they do not replace a dryer.
How to tell if your machine can dry clothes
Check for:
- A separate “Dry” button or drying program.
- A drying time or temperature setting.
- The words “washer-dryer” or “wash & dry” on the control panel or in the manual.
If your machine doesn’t have these features, it cannot dry clothes—it can only spin out water.
If you tell me the brand and model of your washing machine, I can help you determine whether it has a true drying function or only a high-speed spin cycle.
