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Your laundry area has at least three appliances which add to your electrical and water usage:  the washer, dryer, and iron.  The washer used little electricity itself, but great amounts of water.  Most of the energy consumed by the washer is for the hot water, which adds considerably to your total bill.  The dryer uses more electricity; almost 3% of your total electric bill.  Following are a few suggestions for a more energy-efficient laundry room.

  • Launder only full loads if possible.  If you cannot wait for a full load, adjust the water level of the washer to accommodate a smaller load.
  • Wash in the coolest water possible. (A disinfectant that doesn't harm fabrics may be added to the wash.)
  • Rinse clothes in cold water.
  • Dry full loads without overloading.
  • Stop the dryer as soon as clothes are dry.  Over drying sets wrinkles and uses extra energy.
  • Clean the lint filter after each load.
  • Hang clothes outside to dry or use a folding drying rack whenever possible.
  • Don't leave the iron on while doing other things.


For More Information Contact:

Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
301 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
Tel: 270-247-4661
FAX: 270-247-0550
Internet: jcre@mayfieldews.com

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