NEIGHBORHOOD REACTS TO THE CEILING Komšinica exaggerated with her request A woman received an unreasonable request from her neighbor to limit laundry use to once a week due to noise and vibrations. Despite having already replaced her washing machine with a quieter, newer model and using rubber pads, the neighbor’s message angered her. After receiving advice, she compromised by agreeing to finish laundry by 8 PM, but still feels the neighbor is unreasonable and plans to ignore her.

• A woman was angered by a neighbor’s note requesting she limit laundry use to once a week.
• The neighbor cited noise and vibrations from the washing and drying machines as negatively impacting their quality of life.
• The woman had recently replaced her washing machine with a new, quieter model and used rubber pads under the legs.
• Online commenters suggested ignoring the request or negotiating terms.
• The woman compromised by agreeing to finish laundry by 8 PM, but still feels the neighbor is unreasonable and plans to ignore her.
• She believes some people cannot be reasoned with and suggested the neighbor should move if the noise is that disruptive.