High efficiency washers are wonderful for saving energy, saving water and saving money. They are also prone to problems that traditional washing machines don’t have, such as mold growth, suds overload, etc. Here are some tips that you can use to make sure that your high efficiency washing machine works to its maximum potential.
Detergent
High efficiency washing machines require special high efficiency (HE) laundry detergent to work, otherwise, the wash load may produce too many suds. Regular detergents can cause an overload. Using less of a regular detergent might help, but then you may not get the concentrated cleaning power that you need to get your laundry clean.
Eco-Friendly Features
If you haven’t yet purchased your high efficiency washing machine, look for one that has special eco-friendly features. Most of them come standard with these features which include options such as load size sensing that adjusts the level of water according to the size of your load, automatically.
Keeping It Clean
Many high efficiency washers now contain self-cleaning cycles to keep the smell, mold and mildew at bay. Use that cycle often. If your washer doesn’t include such a feature, then just take the following precautions when you are done using your front load washer (you can get high efficiency top load washers). Open the door, dry off the gasket with a towel and then leave the door ajar to encourage evaporation of any moisture that is left behind.
Keeping It Fresh
A new feature that is cropping up on high efficiency washers is a fan feature. Should you forget that you have laundry in your washer, a fan will run to keep it fresh and prevent mold and mildew growth. If your washer doesn’t have that feature, you’ll have to be more vigilant about retrieving your laundry when it is done. A good way to do this is to set an alarm to remind you that it is time to get the wet stuff into the dryer.
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