Laundry

Wash cycle times

How much time do you have while your clothes are washing? Check our chart for an estimate.

Cycle Approximate wash cycle duration*

Start 15m 30m 45m 1h 15m 30m 45m 2h 15m 30m 45m 3h
Normal

Quick

Wrinkle Control

Heavy Duty

Cold

Sanitize

Colors

Whites

Towels

Delicates

Bulky

Drain & Spin

Clean Washer

Key
Minimum cycle duration

Maximum cycle duration

*Cycle times represent Whirlpool ® products and may vary by model.

Read the full article for details on how long wash cycles take and discover other helpful tips at Whirlpool.com/blog.