Quick Facts About Laundry
- The Average American Family does 300 loads of laundry per year.
- The average cost per load is about 68 cents for an annual total of $204.
- The majority of energy costs in the laundry room are from heating air or water.
Here are some tips on how to save energy and money in the laundry room.
Save Money and Clean Your Clothes
Use a Front-Loading Machine
Front-loading washing machines use 66% less water than top-loading machines.
Update Your Washing Machine
If you are using an old machine, you can save lots of money and energy by updating to a more energy efficient machine. Choose one that is Energy Star certified.
Use Cold Water Cycles
Washing with cold water can save a ton of money on an annual basis. The average cost of a cold water wash is only 4 cents, where the average cost of a hot water wash is 68 cents.
Fill Your Loads
Regardless of how many clothes are in a laundry load, the energy cost is the same. This means it is important to always maximize each load.
Tips For The Dryer
Clean Lint Filters Every Time
It is always important to make sure your lint trap is clean before every load. Your clothes will dry faster and the machine will use less energy.
Do Full Loads
It is a waste of energy to dry only a few clothes at a time, so always maximize your loads. It is also important to separate slow and quick drying clothes.
Dry Faster
If it is possible, choose a faster spin or higher temperature to dry clothes faster. The less time in the dryer, the less energy the dry will take.
Use Gas Dryers
A load of laundry in an electric dryer costs 32 to 41 cents. A load in a gas dryer costs 15 to 33 cents. That’s simple math.
Air Dry In The Summer
Instead of always using a drying machine, you can save the most energy and money by hanging your clothes to air dry.
These tips will help you reduce your energy bills. If you require any home appliance repairs in Denver, please contact All Area Appliance Repair Services!
