What is a laundry timer?

A laundry timer is a simple reminder countdown for washer, dryer, delicate, hang-dry, and quick-wash cycles. Start the timer when the machine starts, then use the finish cue to move, fold, or hang clothes before they sit too long.

How long should I set a washer timer for?

Many quick washes take about 15 to 30 minutes, normal washes often take 35 to 60 minutes, and heavy or sanitize cycles can take longer. Use the preset closest to your machine display or enter a custom number of minutes.

Can I use this as a dryer timer?

Yes. The dryer presets include quick dry, normal dry, towels, and air fluff reminders, plus custom minutes for any dryer cycle.

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Start a visual washer or dryer countdown so clean clothes do not sit forgotten in the machine. Choose a preset, pick a cycle type, or enter your own time.

Custom minutes

45:00

Ready to start laundry?

Start the timer when the washer or dryer begins, then come back when the countdown finishes.

Washer mode: check pockets, choose water temperature, add detergent, and start the cycle.

How to use the laundry timer

Look at your washer or dryer display and choose the closest preset.
Select washer, dryer, delicates, or hang dry for better reminder prompts.
Press start when the machine starts or when clothes go on the drying rack.
When the timer ends, move wet clothes, fold dry clothes, or restart if the load needs more time.

Useful laundry timer lengths

15 minutes: quick wash, rinse cycle, air fluff, or stain check.
30 minutes: quick cycle, delicate dry check, or small dryer load.
45 minutes: many normal wash cycles and medium dryer checks.
60–90 minutes: larger dryer loads, towels, bedding, or heavy cycles.

Laundry reminder checklist

Check pockets

Sort colors

Add detergent

Move to dryer

Hang delicates

Clean lint trap

Fold promptly

Start next load

Laundry timer FAQ

Can this timer remind me to move clothes from washer to dryer?

Yes. Choose a washer preset or enter the time shown on your machine. When the countdown ends, use the finish cue as your reminder to move clothes before they sit damp.

What if my dryer says a different time?

Use the custom minutes field. Dryer sensors change the exact finish time, but a reminder near the expected end is still helpful for checking clothes, towels, and bedding.

Does the laundry timer have sound?

Yes. Sound cues are optional. You can keep them on for start, warning, and finish alerts, or turn sound off if you only want the visual countdown.

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