Arctic Cycle Time Extension Due to Load or Heating Issues

Washer displays incorrect time remaining or cycles take much longer than indicated, without an error code.

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Possible Causes

Low inlet water temperature, Heater not reaching set temperature, Unbalanced load causing repeated spin attempts, Excessive suds

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the washer before checking internal heating components.

  • Step 1 – Observe pattern:
    • Note if time extension occurs mainly on hot washes or large loads.
  • Step 2 – Check heating:
    • If clothes feel cold after a hot wash, test the heater and NTC as described in the heating fault scenario.
  • Step 3 – Improve loading:
    • Avoid overloading the drum; leave a hand's width of space at the top.
    • Balance heavy items with additional laundry.
  • Step 4 – Reduce suds:
    • Use the correct amount and type of detergent.
    • Run a rinse-only cycle if excessive foam is observed.
  • Some variation in cycle time is normal as the Arctic control adjusts for conditions; only investigate further if delays are extreme or new.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Heating Element
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