It’s something you might have wondered about when you’re putting a load of washing in - now one expert has finally explained why washing machine doors have their distinctive design.
Anyone with a front-loading washing machine will have noticed that glass in the door is shaped into a bump that protrudes inside the drum. And after social media users admitted that they had “always wondered” about the shape of the door and were “curious” about its purpose, TikTok user @renduh came to the rescue by revealing what it does.
Appliance repair technician Renae explained that there is more than one reason why washing machine doors are designed this way, the Daily Star reports . Renae answered: “The first reason, which is the main reason, is because when you have a front-load washing machine the clothes move around a lot more than they would in a top-load washing machine.
