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Keep Your Laundry Costs Down with These Spin-tastic Tips
You won’t find “doing laundry” on many bucket lists. That’s because, for most of us, it’s a thankless chore that cuts into our ever-shrinking leisure time, and the cost of doing it could be taking you to the cleaners. Washers and dryers are among the most expensive appliances to operate in the home, but with these tricks, you can keep your laundry from soaking up your money.
Don’t Lighten the Load
Don’t Lighten the Load
It takes about the same amount of energy to wash a large load of laundry as it does a small one, so try not to wash until you have a full load. If you’re not using a high-efficiency detergent (in a high-efficiency washer, of course), you can also cut your energy cost per load in half by washing laundry with warm water instead of hot. Switching to cold water will save even more.
For spin cycle settings, choose the high-speed or extended cycles to wring the maximum amount of moisture from each load when washing clothes, which also reduces drying time and heat damage.
Cool Down the Heat
You can save the most energy by avoiding the dryer altogether and hanging laundry outside or on a drying rack. If that’s not possible, focus on load size. Loads that are too large or too small will take longer to dry, so aim for about three-quarters full. Make sure you don’t mix towels with lightweights as the lighter fabrics don’t need the extra drying time.
Choosing a lower temperature setting will save you money and prevent you from overdrying your clothes. The cool-down cycle saves energy by using your dryer’s remaining heat to finish the cycle. You can also take advantage of any residual heat by switching loads while the dryer is still warm.
While these tips for doing laundry more efficiently may not make the task any less tedious, you will at least be able to take comfort in knowing that it will not be drying up your bank account.
Cool Down the Heat
