{"id":82,"date":"2022-09-04T22:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T22:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/?p=82"},"modified":"2022-09-11T15:56:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T15:56:51","slug":"are-all-washing-machines-high-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/are-all-washing-machines-high-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Are All Washing Machines High Efficiency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Laundry tech, like all of our technology, had made some serious leaps and bounds with the progression of the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, Smart Technology washers can even message you to let you know that your laundry\u2019s done but are all washing machines High Efficiency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most washing machines will be High Efficiency, with the exception of models that came out before the mid-1990s and a handful of small brands that have clung to the legacy designs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, you will see a mark such as a sticker that indicates it is a High-Efficiency model or it may read \u2018Energy Star\u2019 as a sure indicator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we\u2019re going to clear the fog around the subject by giving you the scoop on what HE washers actually do, along with an estimate of the savings, and the cons of this modern technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to find out what you need to know about High-Efficiency washers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do High-Efficiency washers actually do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a nutshell, High Efficiency washers use less electricity<\/a> and considerably less water than washing machines which this not considered to be \u2018High Efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loads of laundry tend to take a little longer (although this is not always the case) and the washer itself will be a little larger than an older, non-HE model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-Efficiency washers will typically use an impeller, as well, rather than an agitator, which sounds a bit vague until we describe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agitator is definitely something that you\u2019ve seen before \u2013 it\u2019s the vertical, moving spindle in the center, which often has fins on it, that whips the laundry around while it\u2019s fully submerged in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An impellor, by contrast, is a much smaller cone or even a disc, that also provides movement to help dislodge dirt but which is lower profile and less aggressive, allowing for more modest use of water to perform the same function, albeit with a longer time usually being involved (more on this, shortly!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much difference is there in energy and water savings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, so we\u2019ve established that HE washers take longer, \u2018agitate\u2019 differently and use less energy and water to clean your laundry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how much less, exactly? Well, while there are units that can use as much as half of the water, we\u2019re going to go with the Energy Star standard for our purposes today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy Star is one of the most common standards in the business and if you see a sticker stating that the unit is Energy Star Compliant, then this means it will use 25% less power and a minimum of 33% less water to clean your clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do a lot of laundry, that\u2019s considerable savings over time, and definitely nothing to sneeze at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, let\u2019s explore the cons of this popular technology so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not this will be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any cons to High Efficiency washers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As everyone knows, no matter how good something seems to be, there\u2019s always a catch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, with HE washers they\u2019re pretty minimal and we\u2019ve laid them out below for your consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n