I'm looking at buying an HE washer without a fabric softener dispenser and they recommend this product. Will this really work with an HE washer?
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I would think so. However, don't get it here, your local store probably cost less.
1712346
I'm not really sure b/c I have a stackable washer n dryer that's not HE. But if you're not comfortable taking a chance on this Downy ball, I would suggest buying the Tide HE detergent with Downy fabric softener. Let me know what you decide!
1712347
I've used one of these in all kinds of washers, from banged-up old ones to brand spanking new HE ones, and it works just fine.
1940310
Yes. The owner if the lingerie shop where I first bought it told me it was safe for HE washers. I have used it for years in my HE washer. You only need to use about a tablespoon per load.
410575
I throw it in my HE washer with bleach. That works the best. An HE washer has no agitator. I would think a washer with an agitator would still work, but it might set it off balance.
437022
I think they work fine in an HE washer; our clothes look great. I try to put the bag where the water will first hit it before it get swallowed by the clothes. I stick into the gasket a little. Only once has it stayed there for the entire wash. Also save the tired pieces, add water, cook on stove to get the last of the soap out for shampoo, dishes anything really. I love the stuff. There is no major packaging, people get work and it's all plant material excpt for the plastic buket which I use for other things.
1070213
This detergent has been great with my HE machine. I had problems with a musty smell from my washer using any brand of liquid detergent, but as soon as I switched to powder the smell disappeared. It also cleans our clothes very well. No complaints at all!
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I have a HE washer machine and I use it in mine. The bottle is also marked with the HE. I hope this helps.
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I fill up my fabric softener reservoir with distilled white vinegar. Been doing it for years, and it works really great, no staticy clothes!
2074084
I bought this to use with a 3200 PSI power washer. It has a 1/4" quick disconnect to work on any power washer. I have read that it works best with a power washer that is 2800 PSI or higher. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but it looks really good. I hope this helps.
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Not effectively. It is designed to float on top of the water in top-loading washers during the initial cycle, and will spill the fabric softener too early in the front-loading washers due to getting tossed around.
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Can you take the liquid dispenser out? We have a Samsung HE washer and the little cup for the liquid comes out so you can add powder in the drawer. I always put the soap in the soap drawer and have not had any problems with it. I guess I didn't read the directions very carefully because I never saw to put the soap straight into the washer :)
1940312
I only do hand washing with it! But just looked on my bottle and it says it is specially formulated for HE washers, so yes!
1702624
Hi John! I use the soap as a part of my homemade detergent and I also have an HE washer. It works just fine for me!
1834142
I have a top loader with a fabric softener compartment, and that's what I do. I'm sure it's the same.
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Yes it will work. Once you install your pump don't run your washer through diagnostics. Just run your washer in one of the wash cycles before putting any clothes in it.
1387364
I have the same type of washer. I just put it in right after the detergent, in the same drawer. I know it's not the way the directions on the bottle say to do it, but I have never had a problem.
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I am certainly not an expert on HE washers but from what I've read the problem with using regular detergent in them is the amount of suds they create. This ball does not create any suds. Whatever the little beads are inside the ball causes the PH of the water to change which cleans the clothes. I am very allergic to most perfumes and this ball does not give off any scent. So that is a plus for me. If I had an HE washer I would certainly give the ball a try. From what I can tell it does not leave any kind of residue in the machine. Some people remove the ball after the wash cycle because if it is in during the rinse cycle it will wash the clothes again. Which cuts down on the number of washes you get from each ball. I don't have the time to watch my washing machine that close, so I leave the ball in during the entire wash cycle. Then I put the clothes in the dryer with a tennis ball that softens the clothes and doesn't leave a scent.
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I use a front loading HE washer. I don't use it for my delicates because I don't want the friction from ball on my silks. Everything else is still working great. My towels are not having residual odors from souring or pets. I continue to like this product.