You might think you know everything about your washing machine because you’re always using it, but you might not realise that the two minute timer isn’t taking two minutes ...

After the electromechanical timer on [Paul Canello’s] washing machine broke for the third time he decided he needed to stop repairing it and find a more permanent fix. He decided to build his ...

However, as the washing continues, the timer doesn’t always reflect the total time set at the start and, in the end, can differ by a few minutes.

There's apparently a reason why your washing machine's timer isn't all that accurate, according to a LaundryTok creator.