High Efficiency (HE) washers use significantly less water and energy than traditional units. The savings will depend on the age and model of your current washing machine. However, a HE washer can use from 20% to 66% less water and save 20% to 50% in energy use. As a consumer, these reductions translate to long-term cost savings. There are also significant long-term environmental benefits. HE washers use low water wash and rinse cycles. They utilize a tumbling system rather than an agitator. In some models, the water level is so low, it will be hard to see a pool of water. Even with the reduced water levels you can wash the same size of laundry loads. Once the cycle is completed, clothes may feel dryer when they are removed from a HE washer because more water is removed. Are you considering buying a new clothes washer? If so, learn about the newest types, cleaning performance, and available features before you begin shopping. There are three different types of machines currently in the market: regular top-loaders with center-post agitators, top-loaders without center post agitators, and front-loaders. HE washers have been available for a decade and have become increasingly popular in the consumer market in the last few years. HE washers are available in both front loading and top loading units. There are many more choices in the front loading HE models than top loading HE washers.

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