Re: Washer Supply Distance
I think the only sensor is the water level. There are 2 electrically controlled valves. For hot, cold, and warm, the hot, cold, or both valves open until the sensor shuts off the water when the tub is full. If the first incoming water isn't hot, you will end up with not quite as hot of water in the washer. I doubt it will be big problem. We have much the same problem. Our hot water heater is at the far corner of the house from most of the points of use.
If it is a problem,you might look at the booster heaters often used with dishwashers or a point of use heater.
A cheaper solution might be to run some hot water in the bathroom before running critical lods of washing.
Re: Washer Supply Distance
Labmans last sentence gave you a easy fix. Just run the hot water in the bathroom untill it runs hot. the only other solution , besides adding a "kicker heater", would be to run a 1/2" recirculating line. That way you would always have hot water on tap.
Good luck, Tom,