1. The first patent dates back to 1691!
An early “washing and wringing machine” was patented in England — though it looked nothing like today’s washers.
2. Early machines were hand-powered.
Before electricity, people used hand cranks and levers to turn the drum and squeeze out water.
3. Electric washers appeared in the early 1900s.
The first electric washing machines became available around 1904, changing household chores forever.
4. “Automatic” wasn’t always automatic.
In the 1940s and ‘50s, some washers were “semi-automatic” and still required users to move wet clothes from the wash drum to a separate spinner.
5. Modern machines use way less water.
Today’s high-efficiency washers use about 50–70% less water than older top-load models.
6. The first smart washers arrived in the 1990s.
Internet-connected washers that could be programmed or diagnosed remotely debuted decades before smart homes became common.
7. Washing machines helped women join the workforce.
By saving hours of manual labor, they freed up time for women to work, study, and participate in public life.
8. There’s a “world’s largest” washing machine!
Industrial tunnel washers in hotels and hospitals can clean hundreds of kilograms of laundry per hour.
9. Washers spin faster than most cars drive!
Some modern washers can reach spin speeds over 1,600 revolutions per minute — faster than a small car’s engine idle speed.
10. You can now control washers with your phone.
Smart washers let you start, stop, and track cycles remotely, and even get alerts when your laundry is done.
🧺 Washing machines have truly revolutionized daily life — from wooden drums to Wi-Fi-connected wonders!
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