# Get a notification when the washingmachine is ready **URL:** \ **Category:** Flows\ **Tags:** flow\ **Created:** [February 18, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372 "2019-02-18T19:59:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/172 "2020-09-04T18:22:28Z")
Hi @KnalOranje, If your flows do not work properly there are several possible reasons for this: - You may need to adjust the power values - The times for the “Washing\_Machine\_Timer” timer may have to be adjusted - The behaviour of washing machines varies from one washing machine to another It is most useful to record the power curve and analyze it. This can be done either in [Insights](https://insights.homey.app) or with a log app (e.g. PaperTrails). In my experience the recording interval should not be longer than 5 seconds. In Insights, the view must be set to “Last Hour”. Because a wash program usually takes longer than one hour, you should download the CSV file every 55 minutes. Then import the CSV files into Excell, Numbers etc. and delete duplicate time values, if necessary create a graphic from it. Based on the determined values you can then adjust the values in the flows. > [@KnalOranje](#): > > If this is the way, it does seem rather complicated. And makes me wonder if there is not a more efficient way of creating such flows. Because if I also want to have this for my (Dryer, Dishwasher etc.) I would have to create like 5-7 flows for each device. > Seems to me a large number of flows to maintain and keep track off. If you check the data of your washing machine and modify the flows as needed, you should usually need not 5-7 flows. On the other hand, if you have 15-20 flows for your washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, Homey will have no problem with that. Some users have over 500 flows. Another possibility would be to program the flows via Homey script, but I’m not familiar with that. > [@KnalOranje](#): > > What is the best/easiest way of checking your flows, to see how they work, what checks did they pass or fail. Some sort of logging to see what is happening if something is not working as intended. As already said, use an app for logging data, e.g. PaperTrails or SimpleLog. I hope this helps a little bit. ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/173 "2021-04-14T07:35:46Z")
Can someone help me to get the right flow for my dryer See link below for my insights energie > **[Wasdroger — Vermogen (Last Hour) 3.csv](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dfk2XdDtkkApj6b4kK9QKbK92XEW1cPl/view?usp=sharing)** > > Google Drive file. Dryer stops sometimes and energy is zero? ---
**Author:** ![Martijn\_Hoogenbosch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/martijn_hoogenbosch/32/10647_2.png) [@Martijn\_Hoogenbosch](https://community.homey.app/u/Martijn_Hoogenbosch)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 7:40am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/174 "2021-04-14T07:40:32Z")
It’s normal for a dryer to pause during the program, thats why there is a timer connected to the flow, if the timer finishes then, and only then we assume the program has finished. And it is always only a assumption because there is no hard link between the end of a program and homey unless you are using a ‘smart’ dryer which supports those functions. So basically the question is, what do you need from us? ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/175 "2021-04-14T12:50:01Z")
If you use the template of this topic. Use 1000 watts as start for de the machine. Use below 100 as stopping for the machine with a timer of 3min. If i look in your CSV this should work. ---
**Author:** ![JPe4619](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jpe4619/32/9017_2.png) [@JPe4619](https://community.homey.app/u/JPe4619)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/176 "2021-04-14T15:43:44Z")
> [@Mariomark1541](#): > > sometimes and energy is zero? As the others mentioned, a timer can solve the “zero-energie” problem, but be aware, at the end of the drying cycle, the motor is starting for a short time every minute. So if you use a timer, set the time shorter than 1 minute, otherwise you never get a “finished” message. ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 4:33am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/177 "2021-04-15T04:33:16Z")
I will try this Must I set the timer for 3 minutes or under one minute as mentioned below ? ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 7:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/178 "2021-04-15T07:27:28Z")
In you CSV you see that every 1 min there a peak. So the timer needs to belonger then 1 min to prevent a false notification. Set it to three minuut and test it out ---
**Author:** ![JPe4619](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jpe4619/32/9017_2.png) [@JPe4619](https://community.homey.app/u/JPe4619)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/179 "2021-04-15T10:47:45Z")
The 1 minute peaks are from the “anti wrinkle” program, that is active after the real drying is finished, so your timer should be just under 1 minute. This is for notification, not for switching off! ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/180 "2021-04-15T15:34:14Z")
But I’ve one timer These are my flows now [https://homey.app/f/gYqamz](https://homey.app/f/gYqamz) [https://homey.app/f/gnvamz](https://homey.app/f/gnvamz) [https://homey.app/f/tvAamz](https://homey.app/f/tvAamz) ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/181 "2021-04-15T15:41:08Z")
> [@JPe4619](#): > > so your timer should be just under 1 minute. 3 minutes is not just under 1 minute. ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/182 "2021-04-15T19:46:07Z")
Excuse me that was my previous flow after edit! Are the flows so good at this moment or must I add an extra timer ? ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/183 "2021-04-15T19:49:01Z")
No extra timers needed. Try the “just under one minute” timer and adjust a bit when needed. ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 10:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/184 "2021-04-16T10:27:58Z")
Will test it thank you for helping ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/185 "2021-04-18T10:00:26Z")
Still no luck Now I got false message Timers I’ve tried 50 35 10 seconds ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 10:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/186 "2021-04-18T10:30:35Z")
> [@Mariomark1541](#): > > Now I got false message That means what? To early? To late? Message while the dryer is still running? Btw, the drying time is only 10 minutes. Is this just a refresh program and the main program is much longer? ---
**Author:** ![Mariomark1541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mariomark1541/32/178160_2.png) [@Mariomark1541](https://community.homey.app/u/Mariomark1541)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/187 "2021-04-18T11:06:45Z")
It’s to early the dryer isn’t ready and still drying ---
**Author:** ![Mike1233](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mike1233/32/20991_2.png) [@Mike1233](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike1233)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/188 "2021-04-18T15:41:36Z")
10 minutes for a drying program is way to short for drying something. I think this is a refreshing program. The behavior of a normal drying program is way different. ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/189 "2021-04-18T16:56:37Z")
To be able to help you, the values of a complete „normal“ drying cycle is needed (interval 5 seconds). ---
**Author:** ![Mike1233](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mike1233/32/20991_2.png) [@Mike1233](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike1233)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/190 "2021-04-18T18:59:54Z")
And to help fantross properly, it is also important to include the exact time when the machine will be ready. Because usually the machine continues to run in an anti wrinkle function. My machine does that for almost an hour. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne\_Laagewaard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/wayne_laagewaard/32/35878_2.png) [@Wayne\_Laagewaard](https://community.homey.app/u/Wayne_Laagewaard)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372/191 "2021-04-20T17:33:20Z")
Tried this, now testing. Thanks [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/get-a-notification-when-the-washingmachine-is-ready/9372.md?page=10)