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GOING GREEN BLOG
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CLOTHES WASHER/DRYER TIPS |
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Washer Tips
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Wash clothes in cold water. |
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Clothes washers are most efficient when operated with full loads. |
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Front-loading washers are more energy-efficient. If you are thinking of replacing your washing machine, consider a horizontal axis, or front-loading unit. Recent research has shown that these machines can reduce energy use by over 50%, use significantly less water, require less detergent and shorter drying cycles, and reduce wear and tear on clothes. Several U.S. manufacturers now have front load models in the larger sizes preferred by Americans. |
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Rinse with cold water. Most people in the appliance industry agree that cold water washes just as effectively as warm. By eliminating warm rinse cycles, the average consumer will save about $25 per year with electric hot water, or $10 with gas. |
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Soak your clothes first. Soak cycles can allow for shorter wash times. For heavily soiled clothes, instead of a heavy wash cycle, try soaking and then using a shorter wash cycle. |
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Use shorter washing cycles. Sort clothes by degree of dirtiness. Use shorter wash cycles for lightly soiled clothes. |
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Adjust your load setting. Match the load setting to the size of the load. The load setting on your washer determines how much water is used. Smaller sized loads require less water. |
Dryer Tips
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Use the moisture sensor option on your dryer, which automatically shuts off the machine when the clothes are dry. |
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If your clothes washer has spin options, choose a high spin speed or extended spin option to reduce the amount of remaining moisture, thus starting the drying process before you put your clothes in the dryer. |
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Air dry clothes whenever possible. |
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