Save energy on your laundry

Earth911

Friday, July 25, 2008

# Wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents whenever possible.

# Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate

water-level setting.

# Dry towels and heavier cottons in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes.

# Don’t over-dry your clothes. If your machine has a moisture sensor, use it.

# Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation.

# Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the residual

heat in the dryer.

# Periodically inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked. This will

save energy and may prevent a fire. Manufacturers recommend using rigid venting

material, not plastic vents that may collapse and cause blockages.

# Look for the ENERGY STAR® and EnergyGuide labels