Washer and Dryer: Save Energy on Laundry
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Most laundry energy goes into heating water and drying.
The key points
- Choose low wash temperatures where possible.
- Run full loads, but do not overload.
- Air-dry laundry when you can.
- Use a high spin speed so the dryer runs shorter.
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Bottom line
The step you will probably feel first: choose low wash temperatures where possible. Start with one point, check the result after a few weeks, then build on your plan.