Definition:

The term 'HE' stands for high-efficiency and is recognizable by the blue 'he' symbol. In order for a washer or laundry team to sport the HE label, the appliances must meet strict industry guidelines and use less water, less energy and less detergent.

HE washers can be either front-loading or top-loading depending on their design, but if they show the he symbol, they have met stringent low energy guidelines.

All HE washers require the use of HE low-sudsing detergent.

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Pronunciation: he

Also Known As: he, HE

Alternate Spellings: he, HE, high-efficiency, high efficiency

Examples: HE, high-efficiency generally relates to front-loading washers, though some top-load models are also high-efficiency. An HE washer uses HE detergent.