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Washer & Dryer Load Capacity Guide for Winchester, CA

Work out how much laundry fits in your washer and dryer

Overloading Causes Repairs

Packing the drum too full wears out washer bearings, suspension and belts, and leaves clothes dirty. Most of the broken shocks and noisy bearings we fix in Winchester, CA come from repeated overloading.

Printed in the manual or on the model label; search your model number if unsure.

Washer Capacity by Drum Size

Drum SizeMax Dry LoadRoughly Holds
2.5 cu ft (compact) About 8 lbs 5 bath towels or 5 pairs of jeans
3.0 - 3.3 cu ft About 12 lbs 8 bath towels or 8 pairs of jeans
3.5 - 4.0 cu ft About 15 lbs 10 bath towels or 10 pairs of jeans
4.2 - 4.8 cu ft About 18 lbs 12 bath towels or 12 pairs of jeans
5.0 cu ft and up About 22 lbs 15 bath towels or 15 pairs of jeans

Loading tips

  • Front-load: fill loosely up to about three-quarters; you should be able to fit a hand above the clothes.
  • Top-load: don't pack clothes above the top of the agitator or the drum's top row of holes.
  • Bulky items: a queen comforter usually needs a drum of 4.0 cu ft or more; a king comforter 4.5 cu ft or more. Wash it alone.
  • Dryer size: the dryer drum should be about 1.5 to 2 times the washer's capacity so clothes can tumble freely.
  • Balance: mix large and small items so the drum spins evenly.

Washer Shaking, Banging or Not Spinning?

Worn shocks, bearings and belts are common after overloading. Call our technicians in Winchester, CA.

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