Why does my Samsung washing machine take so long to complete cycle

Samsung washing machine automatically calculates the required water amount and cycle time based on the laundry weight before starting. This feature is known as "load sensing" or "initial sensing."

• Load sensing: The load sensor runs for about 1 minute before adding water. During this time, the washing plate moves, and the tub rotates for about 30 seconds to detect the weight of the laundry.

Laundry Loading Recommendations

To ensure optimal performance, fill the washing machine to only three-quarters of its capacity.

• An unbalanced load: If the clothes are not loaded evenly, the washing machine will refill the water again and again in an attempt to distribute the load evenly in the drum. As a result, this will extend the duration of the cycle.
  
  
• Water pressure: This can be a factor that influences the duration of the cycle.
  
  
• Wet clothes: If the machine is filled with wet clothes, for example because of pre-soaking, this can also result in different washing times.
  
  
• Laundry type: The general cycle time for each program can affect the total duration of the washing time. Change the laundry type so that the total washing time is reduced significantly.
  
  
• Excess suds (using too much detergent): If your washing machine detects that there are still too many suds inside the drum after a wash, more rinses are added to the cycle until the suds are completely washed away.