Who the fuck programs these things? Why even have this measurement if the units are not a fixed length? Just put a light on it that says “done” or “not done”

[–] PapaStevesy@midwest.social 46 points 2 years ago

I mean, I was just being sarcastic, but it seems like that.

[–] technicalogical@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago (1 children)

These dryers also have a timed function that will allow to to over dry your clothes as much as you’d like. The auto modes use sensors that can detect clothes that still haven’t dried completely as they tumble about. Pretty hard to make precise unless you’re attaching sensors to every article in the dryer.

[–] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago

Prolly also need humidity and temp sensors outside the drum.

[–] june@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It’s an estimation, which I prefer over the vagueness of a done/not done light. I recognize that it’s not specific or reliable for any precision, but having a general idea of when it will be done is useful.

[–] milkytoast@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

its got the vague precision of a fucking sledgehammer

says 30 minutes, could be 10, could be an hour, who knows

[–] june@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Ah, mine is much better than that. Usually right within 15 minutes or so

[–] red@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

Mine typically says 2.5 hours and is done in 1.5-2h. Anyone using estimates on a minute schedule is... gonna have a bad time

[–] BruceTwarzen@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Imagine getting so mad at a dryer timer. If you hate it so much don't look at it and wait until it's done

[–] NegativeLookBehind@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago

I can’t imagine