what will put more wear on a washer doing 20 very small loads or 5 big loads?

Answer 1

20 small loads
You are still running through full cycles, and the number of hours you run the machine would be 4 times as many.
Also, your use of water, detergent would be more, even if you use lower amounts.
In addition, you may not get as good a cleaning, because of the low amount of water (which can also hurt your laundry more, as there is more fabric to fabric friction - less water).

Answer 2

I think it matters more to be concerned about the clothing, getting it clean of soil that can deteriorate the fabrics and managing to wash it clean and gently to avoid unnecessary wear from being crowded into an overloaded washer which will not clean it thoroughly.

In most cases the value of the clothing washed over the lifetime of the washer, far exceeds the value of the washing machine. The basic estimated lifespan of a washer is ten years. The machine depreciates at one tenth of its original value amount each year. Just consider the washer an expendable tool to care for the clothing that helps you manage your body temprature and image. Care for the machine reasonably but do not overvalue it.

I know this did not directly answer your question, but it seemed relevant to re-frame the issue in case the real issue is getting the greatest value out of monies spent in a household.

Both the large loads and the small loads will put substantial wear on the machine but in slightly different ways.

The 20 small loads will cause the most wear, but 5 big loads will cause wear due to the increased weight that the machine is needing to move. The wear also varies depending on whether it is a front loader or a top loader. The greatest wear will be experienced by the top loader as it has to use greater force to start and stop the weight of the wet load of fabric many times, while the front loader still needs to start and stop the load it does not have to apply as much force to do so. Front loaders also use far less water for each load.

Answer 3

Normally a machine is built to do loads(small or large).. thus, doing 20 small loads is the same as doing 20 large loads

Answer 4

20 loads will wear your machine more in most cases. If you overload your machine, than 5 big loads can damage your machine. You will save money by cleaning full capacity of the washer. (Electric, water,soap, conditioner ) Good for mother- earth as well.

Answer 5

The object is to have clean clothes while preserving the quality of the fabric. The small loads will do that. You can't possibly have your clothes as clean overstuffing your washer.

Answer 6

your machine would have to work harder with five large loads, then 20 small loads which in-turn is longer time but not as hard on the machine

Answer 7

big loads are not only harder on your machine but the clothes don't get clean, they can't move around as well which means your washer is stressed by the limited movement.

Answer 8

Doing big loads is harder on the mahchine, but saves water

Answer 9

20 small

Answer 10

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