- Dry laundry outside or on a drying rack. According to DTE Energy it costs $189.28 a year to dry one load of laundry per day in a dryer. In addition to saving energy money, clothes are put through less stress and smell good too.
- Wash in cold. The US Department of Energy states that 90% of the energy used in a washing machine is to heat the water.
- Clean dryer lint traps often. This improves the air circulation and helps clothes get dryer faster.
- When purchasing a new washer or dryer choose with care. Front loading washers use less energy and water. Dryers that sense dryness will stop when clothes are dry. Appliances with a good Energy Star rating are more energy efficient.
- Wash full loads, but don't over fill.
