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Washing Machine Energy Saver Tips
The average American home washing machine is used 416 times and accounts for as much as 25 percent of the electricity you use in your home (including the hot water for the wash).
  • Save energy by using the right laundry detergent. With today’s fabrics, many lightly- soiled clothes can come clean even in cold water.
  • Experiment with cold water wash and rinse cycles. For most clothes, the results will be as good as a hot water wash and warm rinse, and you’ll cut your energy use in half.
  • Each wash cycle uses 32 to 59 gallons of water. That’s as much as two showers. So set the water level in the washing machine to suit the size of the load- you’ll save both water and energy.
  • Try washing on a “delicate” setting instead of  “regular”. The motor won’t have to work as hard and will use less electricity.


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