What is Spin speed?

Spin speed (RPM)

How hard it wrings clothes at the end.

Short answer

1000–1200 RPM is the sweet spot; above 1400 creases delicate fabrics.

Spin speed when buying a washing machine

How hard it wrings clothes at the end.

Why it matters: Higher RPM means drier clothes out of the drum, crucial if you have no sunlight or a dryer.

Look for: 1000–1200 RPM is the sweet spot; above 1400 creases delicate fabrics.

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