2006-11-11 09:21:39 · 14 answers · asked by carly h 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
In these parts we just call them a washer and dryer. But I have heard some people call the washer a "washing machine." However, I have never heard the term, "drying machine." So, good question.... Maybe because the washer was invented before the dryer and when the washer was invented "machine" technology was still new and many things were referred to as "machines." By the time the dryer came around... people no longer called many things machines.
2006-11-11 09:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just call them washers and dryers. Maybe others don't say drying machine b/c it doesn't have that ring to it!lol
2006-11-11 09:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by mstweetstarr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, sometimes washing machines are just called washers . .
as in "i need to go buy a new washer and dryer."
2006-11-11 09:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
positioned one cup of vinegar in 2 quarts of water. Use that and a rag to scrub the front seal, making confident you get in the back of it & interior all the folds. Pour rather heat water into the dispenser & 2 cups vinegar interior the washer. Run a load with warm water wash. you're able to desire to scrub the seal as quickly as a month or so & wipe it down with a dry rag after doing laundry. proceed to circulate away the door open while not in use. Dilute your fabric softener with water or use vinegar extremely. The vinegar will get rid of all the cleansing soap from the clothing & circulate away them delicate. The scent is long previous while they're dry, leaving them smelling sparkling.
2016-11-23 16:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual names for these machines is "CLOTHES WASHER & CLOTHES DRYER" the newer and more abriviated terms are from marketing ads over the years.
2006-11-11 09:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by jm_senior2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a good point. we sometimes say washer and then washing machine, but never say drying machine.
2006-11-11 09:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by mexicanthug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly; in my neck of the woods, it's called a washer and a dryer.
2006-11-11 09:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call it washer and dryer
2006-11-11 09:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Tiny T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call it a washer, so I am not sure of your point. Maybe you are calling it the wrong thing.
2006-11-11 09:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL...we call them washers.....but you're right, never heard anybody say drying machine!
2006-11-11 09:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by UNI Panther 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋