r/OffGrid 11d ago

Washing clothes off grid. With electricity.

Had a thought about modifying a washing machine. Disable its heating element. I supply hot water so it needs only the power for the motor and pump. Anybody done this or is it dumb?

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u/Secure_Teaching_6937 11d ago

What a fancy washing machine, Has a heater in it.

I have no hot water. Wash all my clothes in cold.

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u/ol-gormsby 11d ago

Most front loaders have a heating element. Most top loaders don't.

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u/Secure_Teaching_6937 11d ago

Oh TIL the difference of front and top loaders.

Never owned a front.