It’s indeed tempting to just chuck your wet laundry straight into the clothes dryer, exactly as it emerges from the washing machine. But, you might have noticed things can come out tangled here too.

These broken fibers get tangled, forming little knots or clumps of lint. When you wash your clothes, these lint balls tend to attract loose micro-threads, which accelerates the pilling.

Purchasing a bigger washing machine can help prevent tangled clothes, detergent-laden fabric, and damaged mechanisms that unleash an off-balance rumble in your laundry room. Front-load washing ...