Energy Conservation Tip – Don’t Stuff the Dryer Full of Clothes
Energy conservation means using less energy, but it also means making what we do use most effective in accomplishing our intent. When it comes to the clothes dryer, we need to keep the lint trap clean, but that doesn’t help much if we over-stuff the dryer.
A dryer stuffed full of clothes is neither efficient nor effective – it takes much longer to dry the clothes, and it requires much more energy. It’s more efficient and effective to dry two smaller loads simply because each load will dry in much less time and use less energy.
The reasoning here is the same as the reasoning behind cleaning the lint trap – a dryer full of clothes inhibits circulation of air. Remember, air circulation is required to carry away moisture to promote more evaporation, so a big wad of clothes in the dryer is a lot like a lint filter that’s plugged up.
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Energy Conservation Starts at Home
You don’t have to be intimidated by the idea of energy conservation. No one is asking you to stop shaving or spend your winters shivering under a blanket. Here is a list of some easy things you can do to cut down on your reliance on your local utility company:
1. Lower the temperature on your water heater. Most water heaters come from the factory with a setting of around 140 F. Most homes will only need a temperature of about 120F.
For every 10F you turn down the temperature on your water heater you can save up to 5% on your utility bill, and you won’t even notice the difference.
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