Washer and dryer
Typical households wash nearly 400 loads of laundry each year. Conventional
clothes washers consume 40 to 50 gallons of water per load. Energy-efficient
washers use as little as one-third the water. Follow these tips to help reduce the
cost of doing laundry.
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Approximately 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating water. Save money by washing as many loads as possible in cold water.
- Fill washer tub with the least amount of water necessary.
- Dry consecutive loads to take advantage of the heat stored in your dryer.
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Combine clothes that require approximately the same amount of drying time so that you don't over-dry your clothes.
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Vent the dryer to the outside to reduce heat and moisture in your home. Periodically, inspect the dryer vent and clean when necessary.
- Clean the lint filter after each dryer load.
- Avoid adding heat and humidity to your home during the hottest part of the day by running your washer and dryer during the early morning or late evening during the summer.
