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Laundry. No one likes to do it. But everyone\u2019s gotta do it. <\/p>\nLaundry. No one likes to do it. But everyone\u2019s gotta do it. <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t you wish you could just hire that out? <\/p>\n
You can. But then you have the budgeting issue. <\/p>\n
But, maybe you could use the money you get from these laundry energy savings tips to do just that. <\/p>\n
That way, you save time. And you can use that time to do things you\u2019d rather do, like spend time with your family…or just rest. <\/p>\n
Anyway, here\u2019s how you can save energy in your laundry room: <\/p>\n
1. Use Cold Water<\/strong><\/p>\n Your washer and dryer are two of the more costly appliances in your home. Ahead of both is your hot water heater. <\/p>\n When you wash with hot water, that uses hot water from your hot water heater. And washers frequently have a heating element to heat the water even further. <\/p>\n Using warm water cuts your energy use in half. And using cold water reduces it even further. <\/p>\n Plus, if you use cold water detergents, you\u2019re guaranteed that you don\u2019t have any sacrifice in cleanliness. <\/p>\n Enjoy those big savings! <\/p>\n 2. Always Wash Full Loads<\/strong><\/p>\n Your washer always uses the same amount of energy, regardless of the load\u2019s size. <\/p>\n So figure out what the max is that you can still get clean…and wash away! <\/p>\n 3. But Always Dry the Right Size<\/strong><\/p>\n Unlike your washer, your dryer dries most efficiently with exactly the right size load. Fill it too full or with too small of a load, and it loses much of its efficiency. <\/p>\n Consult your user guide to learn the right size. Or give the manufacturer a call. Or, research and ask other consumers online. <\/p>\n 4. Add Wool Balls to your Dryer<\/strong><\/p>\n What could wool balls possibly have to do with drying your clothes more efficiently? <\/p>\n They create space between your clothes so more of the warm air gets between them. As a result, your dryer dries far more efficiently. <\/p>\n Some people claim wool balls also soak up some moisture, which also helps reduce dry time. <\/p>\n Regardless of what they actually do, they certainly cut your dry time. <\/p>\n Go ahead and time your dryer\u2019s dry time to see for yourself! <\/p>\n