Washing machine time isn't like real time though! A lot of newer ones have really long cycles to be more eco so make sure it will do what you want if you like a shorter cycle.Thanks I'll definitely check that out, one I have is about as old as I am because my dad just refuses to admit the thing is done in an get rid of it, but it's really starting to drive me nuts now, you put it on for an hour cycle an it takes like 2 hours because it someone keeps adding time to itself, so I badly need a new one