Laundry & DishesLaundry and Dishes
How You Can Conserve Energy
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My dishwasher and/or clothes washer are ENERGY STAR rated. | • Compared to a model manufactured before 1994, an ENERGY STAR rated clothes washer can save up to $110 per year on your utility bills and save more than 20 gallons of water per load. |
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The dishwasher, washer and dryer run only for full loads. I don’t use a dishwasher, I dry my dishes on a rack. I use the energy-saving mode on the dishwasher and washer and dryer, if they have one. | • Run your dishwasher with a full load, since most of the energy used goes to heat water. • The “Energy-Saving” setting uses less water and less energy to wash and dry dishes and/or clothes. |
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I wash my clothes in cold water. | • Using cold water for laundry saves up to $63 a year while saving energy. Look for cold water laundry detergent. |
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I dry my clothes on a clothes line or drying rack. | • Prevent 1000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually by drying your clothes outside 6 months per year. |
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I use front loading laundry machines. | • Get a rebate from your utility company for highly efficient washers and dryers. You’ll save water too! |
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