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We've all been there: you load your washing machine, set it to the desired cycle, and it assures you that it will be done in 45 minutes

But as the minutes tick away, you notice the timer seems to stall or even extend the cycle. What was supposed to be a quick wash is now running into an hour or more. Why does your washing machine lie about the time it takes to finish your laundry?