February 2008

Want a Safer, More Efficient

Laundry Room?

Try These Tips

 

• Be sure your dryer is vented to the outside – venting to the inside can cause high humidity levels in your home and leaves lint and dust in your home.

• Buy ENERGY STAR rated washers and dryers for maximum efficiency.

• Clean the lint filters after each load. Buildup can lengthen drying time by restricting the flow of wet air through the vent. Lint buildup is also a fire hazard.

• Don’t overload or under load your dryer. For maximum efficiency, dry full loads.

• Dry several loads consecutively; since your dryer is already warm, it will take less energy to warm up.

• Avoid opening the dryer door during use; it allows hot air to escape.

• Choose a front-loading washing machine over a top-loading model.

• Have a licensed contractor inspect your gas connection and the dryer’s vent to the outside to ensure there are no leaks or obstructions.

 

 

 

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