02/06/2026
🧺 5 Reasons Not to Overload Your Tumble Dryer
1️⃣ Clothes Take Longer to Dry
When the dryer is too full, clothes can't tumble freely, and hot air can't circulate properly. This means longer drying times, and sometimes clothes are still damp at the end of the cycle.
2️⃣ It Costs More Money
Longer drying times often mean adding extra drying cycles, which costs more than drying the load correctly the first time.
3️⃣ More Creases and Wrinkles
Overloaded clothes become tightly packed together, resulting in more creasing and more ironing when you get home.
4️⃣ Increased Wear and Tear
Heavy, overloaded drums put extra strain on the tumble dryer, which can lead to breakdowns and reduced machine performance over time.
5️⃣ Clothes Don't Smell as Fresh
Without enough space to tumble, moisture can remain trapped in clothing, leaving items feeling damp or less fresh than they should.
💡 Laundry Tip: Aim to fill the drum to about two-thirds full. Clothes should have enough room to tumble freely for the best drying results.
💚 A little space makes a big difference!
Canterbury Road Laundrette — Laundry with heart. 🧺✨
