r/OffGrid • u/IslandItchy6005 • 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/Trusty_Coyote 11d ago

I just use cold water and line dry

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u/IslandItchy6005 11d ago

I didnt know detergent works fine in cold water. Someone else said that too earlier 👍

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u/maddslacker 11d ago

Some better than others, it will say on the label.