5 Energy-Saving Laundry Tips to Reduce Your Electric Bill

Let's be honest – nobody looks forward to spending their weekend doing laundry. What’s even worse is spending more money than necessary while doing it. Below are five ways you can clean up on energy savings while doing laundry: 

1. Wash in Cold Water: Water heating makes up 90% of the energy used to wash your clothes. Washing in cold water can cut your costs while making your clothes just as clean.
2. Check the Dryer Lint: Are you diligent about cleaning the lint filter after every drying cycle? Cleaning the lint filter improves air circulation and helps dry your clothes quicker and more efficiently, but it’s also an important safety measure.
3. Dry Right-Sized Loads: Overcrowding your dryer can result in clothes taking longer to dry.  Smaller loads result in increased energy consumption per item. Try to strike a balance for maximum efficiency.  
4. Use High-Speed or Extended Spin Cycles in the Washer: These settings effectively remove excess moisture from your clothes, cutting down on drying time and minimizing the wear caused by the high heat of the dryer.
5. Upgrade to Energy-Saving Appliances: Energy-efficient clothes washers use about 25% less energy and 40% less water than conventional models. Energy-efficient electric clothes dryers use 20% less energy than conventional models. You can get rebates from Efficiency Smart on the purchase of qualifying clothes washers and electric clothes dryers to save even more.

Looking for more ways to save? Try Efficiency Smart’s resources page for more tips and guides to help you save energy. Or call our customer support team at 877-889-3777 for customized tips for your home.