why isn' t a dryer called a drying machine when a washing machine is called a washing machine?
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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.
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I have a San Disk Micro. I've accidentally left it in my pocket and sent it through the washer and dryer, not once, not twice, but 4 times. I guess I really ought to remember to empty my pockets before doing laundry. Anyhow, the little bugger still works like a charm.
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Yesterday, because I proclaimed it empty dryer day!  It's so cool to have an empty dryer!
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It is called Static Electricity. So, I would assume it is Electric. Dry the clothes at night and with the Lights off remove from the Dryer and pull apart you will see the miniature Lightening in the Dark, yes Thunderstorms and Lightening, only the Thunder sounds like a little crackle.
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First, it has to be placed on an even surface. \nSecond, loading has to be uniform, and not in one corner of the machine (This may happen in the middle of the cycle.Then you have to open and carefully rearrange the cloths).
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There are a few possibilities.  I am not familiar with your particular model, but in general, if a washer won't drain, it could be:\n\n(1)clogged drain tube in the washer, or a clog in the external part of the drain pipe\n(2)broken drive belt to the pump, if your unit uses a belt drive\n(3)broken pump\n(4)problem with the electrical switch unit that engages the pump clutch\n\nIf you are thinking about doing the repair yourself, I would suggest getting a copy of "Washing Machine Repair Cheap and Easy", by Douglas Emley (link on Amazon below).  I have a few of his books, and they have greatly assisted me in repairing my own appliances, without calling in for an expensive serviceman.  If you need to purchase parts, the least expensive way is to order them online.  I would try the repairclinic.com.  They have good prices and have assisted me, via e-mail, with diagnosing problems.
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Bread shrinks in the toaster because of a loss of moisture. A good portion of bread's mass is water.\n\nClothes shrink in the dryer because of a rapid loss of water which causes a more urgent need to fill the space. When you dry clothes gradually this space is replaced by water from the air.\n\nI hope this helps!
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IT IS NOT THE DRYER as mentioned in a previous answer\n\nIt is a reservoir for refrigerant.\n\nIn large refrigeration plants, like an industrial freezer or ice cream factory, there are many different machines running on one refrigeration  system. \n\nThese machines can be turned on or off individually so the load on the refrigeration system changes dramatically. As a valve opens on one machine the volume of the system increases, so more refrigerant is required. This comes from the accumulator, which is a reservior.\n\nWhen a machine is turned off, valves shut and the extra refrigerant goes back to the accumulator.\n\nLarge air conditioner (which are a single machine) and low production run equipement also use accumulators to allow for the difference between summer and winter.\n\nMass produced refrigerators do not have accumulators. Engineers work out exactly how many millilitres of refrigerant are required, how many milli metres of copper tubing are needed. They are designed as an exact unit. If you are making 1 million refridgerators and an accumulator costs $10, they just saved $10 000 000. If one gram of refrigerant costs $1 and 1 inch of copper tubing costs $1, they just saved another $20 000 000.  This is why household refrigerators do not have them.
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You can use the wash machine, but it's loud.  The best way is to let is soak in some soap and bleach for a while, the run water over them and dry
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Many of the bigger clothing manufacturers use them, and so do some of the very, very big laundry services.\n\nAs for one in the home that you and I can afford.......I wish someone would invent one...and soon!!  Whoever comes up with that one would be an instant millionaire.
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It is because of space I'm afraid.  The country is very small and very overcrowded in many areas.  As a result we have never developed the practice of separate laundry rooms.  Some more modern suburban houses nowadays have utility rooms.
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Ever see all the lint that you collect in the lint catcher in the dryer?  Same principal.  Your not just getting the lint from that one small area of your shirt, either.  Plus, some of it is probably dead skin, too.
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Drying means to get rid of the free water in a given compound. For example: you would be drying your clothes. But dehydration means to get rid of ALL the water in a given compound. In example: You have a fresh lettuce leaf... You wash it and then you dry it... You'll have a lettuce leaf as it is. Then, you cook it (because you're nutz and like cooked lettuce for dinner), and have some black things like ashes. THAT is dehydration =)
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Hmm... damn, whats up with the creative/hard questions?? LOL\nDamn, i dont know. THE WASHER & DRYER! Since my husband goes through about 3 outfits a day and i cant stand clothes everywhere, its the washer & dryer.
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The dryer the steam, the more aggressive you can get with your turbine design. You can make very tight, high efficient turbines if you have very good quality steam.
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no not strange at all i often throw myself into the washing machine and dryer two jobs done at once and no need to bother taking my clothes off first
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doctors have medicine -- then you have to wash EVERYTHING in your house in the washer. blankets, sheets, clothes, etc...