LaundryHE powered by Wisk is a dialogue based site designed to help answer all of your HE related questions. “HE” stands for “High Efficiency” and is used in reference to household appliances and detergents. Wisk’s first -to-market high efficiency detergent Wisk HE is formulated specifically for your HE washing machine.
HE is important because it results in both energy and water conservation. HE washers use 20% to 66% less water than a traditional agitator washer, and because there’s less water to heat, HE washers use 50% to 80% less energy.*
Due to their low water wash and rinse cycles, HE washers work best with an HE detergent that is low-sudsing and easily rinsed away.
For a complete HE tutorial, check out this comprehensive overview from an organization of laundry experts — the Soap and Detergent Association.
From Soap and Detergent Association