If your clothes are still soaking wet after a wash cycle, it can be detrimental to both your washer and dryer. It’s a sign that something is wrong with your washer, and repeatedly drying wet clothes can put a strain on the dryer, causing breakdowns and shortening its lifespan. So what can you do if your Electrolux washer leaves clothes wet? We’ll show you how to troubleshoot the 5 most common causes of this issue.

Wondering what do I do if my laundry is too wet? Before you call for a repair, sometimes a simple DIY fix can solve the problem. These troubleshooting tips can help determine if a basic adjustment or professional repair is needed when your Electrolux washer leaves clothes wet.

Before assessing for a malfunction when your Electrolux washer leaves clothes wet, first make sure it’s powered properly. Using an extension cord to power your washer won’t safely transmit the amount of electricity it requires. This lack of power may not only decrease spin speed but can also cause overheating that results in shutdowns mid-cycle, leaving clothes wet.

Avoid using an extension cord to power your washer and make sure a standard power cord is properly plugged into a functioning outlet.

When the washer drum is loaded with too many clothes it can become imbalanced and spin at a slower rate. This reduced spin speed often leaves clothes too wet after spin cycle ends.

To avoid overloading, we recommend only filling the washer drum ¾ of the way full with each load. If clothes are still wet after an overloaded cycle, remove or redistribute some items and run a drain and spin cycle. This can reduce any imbalances and extract more water from clothes before drying.

While top load vs front load washers spin at a slightly slower rate, both have multiple wash settings with different spin speeds. Some settings, like Delicate or Hand Wash, may use a slower spin speed to accommodate the gentler needs of these items.

If your Electrolux washer doesn’t spin clothes dry enough, make sure it’s on the right setting for your particular wash load.

In some cases a malfunction can result in an Electrolux washer not spinning properly, leaving clothes wet. The following problems can be responsible for spinning issues:

When clothes are too wet for the dryer, drainage issues may be leaving water behind in the washer drum. The following draining problems may be responsible:

When you need a washer repair service , Reliable Appliance Service can help. Call us if your Electrolux washer leaves clothes wet or for any laundry appliance concerns.