Washing
Machine Energy Saving Tips
All
washing machines, from your grandmother's antique wringer washer to the latest,
cutting-edge front loading washing machine, require care and routine maintenance to perform better, last longer and work more effectively to save
energy. Laundry appliances are among the major energy users in the home.
Front
loading washers will use considerable less water than the more traditional top
loader; even so, this does not indicate you should hurry out to get new one!
Below are a few washing machine energy saving strategies:
Wash
laundry in cold water to spare the energy used to heat up the water
When
you can, do only full loads. The washer consumes the same amount of energy to
wash all load sizes, so fill it up.
Use
the fastest spin cycle to extract as much water as possible before putting
clothes in the dryer
A
great maintenance tip is to clean the washing machine by doing an empty load
using vinegar or bleach. This will eliminate mold and mildew within the drum
which could be producing an unpleasant odor
Leave
the lid up (or open the door on front loading models) to enable the machine to
thoroughly dry to reduce mold and mildew growth
Do
look over the service manual that comes with new appliances for additional info
on appropriate use and care.
Danger!
Dryer Lint
Gradually
the lint accumulation within the clothes dryer and dryer ventilation pipe comes
to be significant and damaging. Lint is formed in every load of laundry you
dry. This lint will accumulate inside the vent pipe, filter, and inside the
dryer. Air flow will be prohibited; the dryer will get too hot and produce a
fire hazard. Cleaning the lint screen after each load is very important, yet it
is not enough to eliminate the imminent danger. The clothes dryer is the most
likely appliance to cause a fire.
Certain
signals to look for are ... clothes are taking longer to dry, clothing is
hotter at the end of the cycle, the outside of the dryer gets really hot, there
is little visible air expelled from the duct , there is a charred smell in the
laundry area. Most dryer performance concerns are triggered by lint blocking
airflow.
Dryer
vent evaluation and upkeep should be completed regularly to ensure dryer safety
and efficiency. Besides being a fire hazard, an improperly vented clothes dryer
will cost substantially more money to operate.
Practical
maintenance goes a long way ... visit this site often for appliance repair and
troubleshooting strategies and suggestions on how you can make home appliances
last longer and operate better.