Making Your Washing (and drying) Experience More Energy Efficient
By admin, June 30, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
Only run dishwashers and clothes washers when fully loaded. This
will save water in addition to electricity. Wash clothes in warm and
cold water and you’ll use 80 to 85 percent less energy compared to
using hot water.- Use the air-dry setting on your dishwasher. Using the heat-dry
setting can also heat the kitchen, causing the air conditioner to run
more. - When drying clothes, do not overfill the dryer and use the
automatic setting if available. Dry loads back-to-back if possible, but
remember to clean the lint screen between each load. - Ensure that the outside clothes dryer air vent is well-sealed.
- Using dishwashers and clothes washers/drye rs at night
will keep the house cooler and reduce strain on the power grid during
the peak usage hours of 4 PM and 6 PM and reduce the chance of an
emergency. - To conserve water and energy, only wash full loads of laundry.
- Buy a dryer with a moisture sensor setting. The dryer will
automatically shut off when the clothes are dry, saving both energy and
water.
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