Saving Energy With Your Washer and Dryer
Dryer Tips
New gas dryers feature pilotless ignition systems that can reduce gas energy usage by as much as 15%. Here are more ways to save.
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Remove any accumulated material from the exterior moisture exhaust duct.
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Sort wash loads so that heavy and light items can be dried separately. Use brief time settings and low heat for light garments, longer settings only for heavy items such as towels. |
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Use the correct cycle for the fabric being dried. |
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Remove clothes as soon as they’re dry to reduce wrinkles and ironing. |
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Be careful not to over-dry. Tumbling a dry load damages fabrics and wastes energy. |
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Avoid overloading or running partial loads. |
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Clean the lint screen after each load to cut down on drying time.
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Hot water accounts for 90% of the energy used by the washing machine. Wash in cold water when possible. |
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Use the soak or pre-soak cycle for heavily soiled items instead of washing them twice. You save energy and your clothes will last longer. |
