Question:

Is there an electric heater in my washer?

Answer:

Check if your washer has a sanitize or Pure Cycle option. If yes, it has an electric heater.

Electric heaters in washers control the temperature of hot water entering the unit.

If no sanitize or Pure Cycle option is present, your washer does not have an electric heater.

Terms:

Electric heater: A device found in some washing machines that heats water to a specific temperature.

Sanitize cycle: A special wash setting designed to clean clothes using very hot water, often using an electric heater.

Pure Cycle: Another name for the sanitize cycle, depending on the manufacturer.