07/01/2023
Periodically, I will be sharing tips and ideas to reduce energy consumption in your household. We will start with laundry tonight.
Home inspectors can make this process much easier because they can perform a more comprehensive assessment of energy-savings potential than the average homeowner can.
TIP #1:
Change the way you do laundry.
-Do not use the medium setting on your washer. Wait until you have a full load of clothes, as the medium setting saves less than half of the water and energy used for a full load.
-Avoid using high-temperature settings when clothes are not very soiled. Water that is 140° F uses far more energy than 103° F for the warm-water setting, but 140° F isn’t that much more effective for getting clothes clean.
-Clean the lint trap every time before you use the dryer. Not only is excess lint a fire hazard, but it will prolong the amount of time required for your clothes to dry.
-If possible, air-dry your clothes on lines and racks.
Spin-dry or wring clothes out before putting them into a dryer.
