A top-loading HE washer spins, rotates, and wobbles clothing to wash the clothes. Top-loading HE washers do not have an agitator, but instead, moves clothing using a small center post. A traditional washer uses an agitator to move clothing around the tub. This new generation of high-efficiency washers uses a different washing system than its traditional parent appliance, a gentle rotating tumbling action rather than a harsher agitation to get clothes clean.
A high-efficiency top loader has a slightly different washing action, a re-designed shorter agitator that draws the load down into the low water and detergent to effect cleaning. HE top-loaders must meet the same stringent guidelines to be called HE washers and either style is efficient when it comes to cleaning performance. A traditional washer will have a tall agitator in the middle of the tub. The agitator takes up some room and reduces the tub's washing capacity.
There are two types of HE washers. Though they are best known as front-loading appliances, there are also top-loading models. Standard washing machines are top-loading only. There are no front-loading standard washers. You'll be able to choose from two styles if you buy a HE washer. Front-loading HE washers are considered to be more contemporary in style. Both HE and traditional washers now come in all sizes and capacities.
The only difference is that you may find some HE top-loaders are slightly taller and wider than a standard top-loader. That means deeper tubs that require reaching down into. The biggest difference in using a high-efficiency washer is that it needs more care than a basic washer. Since water use is low, there's a tendency with some washers to not flush the soap and wash load residue properly, leaving damp accumulations within the washer, which can cause mildew to grow.
It's recommended that the door and dispenser drawer on a high-efficiency washer be left open in order for the door gasket and interior drum to dry properly. In addition, with a high-efficiency washer, you must run the machine-cleaning cycle as recommended by the manufacturer or more often, to reduce the risk of bacterial growth. A standard washer doesn't require as much daily care as a HE washer. One issue you will need to watch for is the potential to overload a top-loading standard washer.
Overloading will cause the drum to wobble or stop spinning. Another issue is the agitator that may stop working due to various factors. A traditional washer won't have as much of a learning curve when it comes to usage, repair, or maintenance. A HE washer has a higher learning curve which includes daily maintenance.
How To Laundry. Topics: Cleaning. They spin faster to remove more water from clothes, so clothes need less time in the dryer. They produce less suds and keep clothes in constant motion as they wash, so experts say clothes get even cleaner.
Since they use less water, they take longer to wash and rinse clothes to get them clean. Front loaders tumble laundry through the water while the tub rotates, cleaning clothes efficiently and gently. Are high-efficiency washers worth the expense? Although they're a bit more expensive, high-efficiency washers might be worth it in the long run. See more green living pictures. Sources BeWaterSmart. Cite This! Try Our Crossword Puzzle!
What Is the Missing Number? Try Our Sudoku Puzzles! More on Washers. The lighter the stain after laundering, the higher the machine scores in cleaning. This test is meant to challenge the washer so that we can detect real differences among the machines. Think an HE top-loader might be right for you? Here are the key factors to consider. And CR members can read on, below, for five impressive HE top-loaders from our tests.
Consult our washing machine buying guide as you shop. Plus, our washing machine ratings offer details on more than HE top-loaders, agitator top-loaders, and front-loaders, including compacts. Millions of Samsung washers were recalled due to a safety issue. Read about the related class-action lawsuit to see if you can file a settlement claim.
There are more than two dozen HE top-loaders in our washer ratings , and only a handful earn an Excellent rating in our washing performance tests.
The delicate cycle goes even easier on your clothes, which is ideal for undergarments and delicate fabrics. Combine low water levels, fast rotating impeller action, and 60 to 80 minutes of wash time typical of HE top-loaders and you have the potential for tangled laundry. To reduce tangling, wash similar items together—say, a load of sheets, then a load of towels.
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