Does anyone else find the machines continually break down? I get maybe one or two washes then I have to have them repaired. I also find it very frustrating that you have to tell you sim to turn the laundry on. I would think that that should be the same command as do laundry, put laundry in dryer - like really you put laundry in the machine but don't turn it on!!! The other issue is often the dryer just doesn't work and you have to take laundry out and rewash. This is a PIA

"verlainem;d-945985" wrote:Does anyone else find the machines continually break down? I get maybe one or two washes then I have to have them repaired. I also find it very frustrating that you have to tell you sim to turn the laundry on. I would think that that should be the same command as do laundry, put laundry in dryer - like really you put laundry in the machine but don't turn it on!!! The other issue is often the dryer just doesn't work and you have to take laundry out and rewash. This is a PIA Yes, to all the above - it seems to be worse since the last patch. (Actually, I can almost count on having to repair either the washer or the dryer on every wash cycle.) And after one breaks, by the time you get the laundry dry, it comes out 'Used' and has to be washed again. I know that updgrading would help, but my Sims haven't enough skill, and in any case, it seems a bit ridiculous that unimproved washers and dryers would break that often.

Yes yes yes. Thank god it's not just me.Completing one hamper of washing can take up to 15 interactions sometimes! Sims can't collect clothing piles (dirty dishes problem) You can only do one hamper at a time You can't queue up Wash Laundry until it's in there so can't queue anything else The washing machine regularly breaks down every 3 or so uses You need to clean the lint tray to stop a 50 50 chance of fire You queue again until washing is in the dryer The dryer often breaks down every 1 or 2 uses Dryer break down often means you have to wash and dry it all again which don't find out until it's finished.Heaven forbid you should leave the lot while doing it too. It's a shame. The CAS, build stuff and handwashing/drying ideas are lovely and I see what the creators have tried to do i.e. not just make it wash and dry and that's it. Sadly, it's almost tried to be too clever and it hasnt worked. I hope some of these are merely glitches rather than actual design as Laundry Day often ends being an actual day! And a frustrating one too.

I think there's an upgrade option that will make the machines break down less -- since my Sim upgraded the laundry machines I rarely get a breakdown. (Patchy the Strawman also pitches in and does laundry.)

Yeah, I've noticed that too. Doing laundry in the Sims is just annoying. I wish they could put the laundry in and turn the washer/dryer on at the same time. I can't tell you how many times that the clean clothes sat in the dryer & then needed to be rewashed because I forgot to have my Sim turn on the dryer. & then I always have to check the laundry before I have my Sim put it away....since there's like tons of combinations. I didn't have my Sim check & they were wearing clothes that were still soaked lol

My washer and dryer are fully upgraded and they STILL break down pretty often more than occasionally.

Laundry - Washers and dryers constantly needing repair

justme22
7 years ago
Never had that happen so can't help you there @jasasims -- mod issue?
Pegasyms
New Spectator
7 years ago
It's the main motivation for my sims to skill up in Handiness. They need to get to level 8 or 9 though to upgrade the washer/dryer to Unbreakable. But now I have put the upgraded washer/dryer in a retail store, and I *think* other sims can buy it and it will retain the upgrades. I think - but still needs to be tested.
jasa1228
7 years ago
"stilljustme2;c-16666530" wrote:
Never had that happen so can't help you there @jasasims -- mod issue?

Im not for sure. I do have some mods. I just upgraded a washer in a save and so far no problem. We shall see.
aprilrose07
7 years ago
"Sha2520032003;c-16669203" wrote:
Yeah, I've noticed that too. Doing laundry in the Sims is just annoying. I wish they could put the laundry in and turn the washer/dryer on at the same time. I can't tell you how many times that the clean clothes sat in the dryer & then needed to be rewashed because I forgot to have my Sim turn on the dryer. & then I always have to check the laundry before I have my Sim put it away....since there's like tons of combinations. I didn't have my Sim check & they were wearing clothes that were still soaked lol

I wish they automatically turned it on too. I mean so what if they didn't check all the hampers before starting it, they can just do another load.

"verlainem;d-945985" wrote:
Does anyone else find the machines continually break down? I get maybe one or two washes then I have to have them repaired. I also find it very frustrating that you have to tell you sim to turn the laundry on. I would think that that should be the same command as do laundry, put laundry in dryer - like really you put laundry in the machine but don't turn it on!!! The other issue is often the dryer just doesn't work and you have to take laundry out and rewash. This is a PIA

I've noticed them breaking down more often after the patch before last. I've also noticed fire by lint tray happens more often now.
bluzkat
New Spectator
7 years ago
I have never had issues with patches until now. My game has crashed several times and yes-my laundry is acting funky.
rachieninerabbi
6 years ago
has this issue been fixed? I honestly just find it easier not to have one but it adds so much character to the game!
mebagl15
6 years ago
"verlainem;d-945985" wrote:
Does anyone else find the machines continually break down? I get maybe one or two washes then I have to have them repaired. I also find it very frustrating that you have to tell you sim to turn the laundry on. I would think that that should be the same command as do laundry, put laundry in dryer - like really you put laundry in the machine but don't turn it on!!! The other issue is often the dryer just doesn't work and you have to take laundry out and rewash. This is a PIA

I agree with what you said.

I also don't like the timming issue. That the sim leaves so quickly after putting the clothes in the machines. They can be gone to another room, a different level or start another task before the command drops down in the que.They have to go back to the machines to wash or dry the clothes.
texxx78
6 years ago
Yes, also happening in my game. But in what regards to switch it on my sims do it autonomously.
I think the best part of laundry stuff pack is doing the laundry the old, ecological way.
ElderSimChild
6 years ago
THIS.
4Susanna13
New Spectator
6 years ago
I don't mind the step by step directions for getting laundry done as much as the constant repairing. I finally just replaced the dryer in one house and the next time my sim used it it broke. They no longer have a washer and dryer, which is sad because I really liked my sims being able to do laundry. So it sounds like this is a bug and not by design but a year is a long time to go without a fix.

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