Energy Conservation Tip – Keep the Dryer Lint Trap Clean
Part of my energy conservation mantra is, “Clothes should be dried, not baked.” That means high heat is rarely necessary to get your clothes dry. I use low heat almost exclusively and it works just fine. The key is to keep the lint trap clean so you maximize circulation of warmed air that helps remove moisture from your clothes more efficiently than higher temperatures.
Here’s why it works.
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Energy Conservation – Think Before Buying and Using Electric Gadgets
Part of my approach to energy conservation is to limit my purchases of electric gadgets. I know it’s in a man’s genes to buy gadgets. It’s also a time-honored American tradition to take something that works well manually and turn it into a consumer product that uses electricity. Nevertheless, if you’re interested in reducing your electrical energy consumption, you’ll want to be very selective as to what you buy, and only buy something that requires electricity when it’s warranted.
Here are a handful of examples of where electric gadgets just aren’t necessary or desirable:
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