The second biggest household energy user, after the refrigerator, is the
clothes dryer. Overdrying your clothes can end up costing you money as well.
(As much as $70,000 over your lifetime, according to the
Green
Cheapskate.) An electric dryer operating an extra 15 minutes a load can
cost you up to $34 a year in wasted energy; a gas dryer, $21 a year. When using
the dryer, clear the lint filter after each load and dry only full loads of
clothes. Dry heavy fabrics separately from lighter ones, and don't add wet
clothing in the middle of the drying cycle. And remember that hanging clothing
outside in the sun and air to dry is the most energy-efficient method -- or use
a folding indoor rack all year long.
No comments:
Post a Comment