Washer & Dryer
- Check to see that the outside moisture exhaust of the dryer is open and remove any lint that has collected.
- Clean the lint filter before drying each load for quickest drying.
- Don’t add wet items to a load that is partly dried.
- Don’t open the dryer door unnecessarily. Warm air escapes from the dryer into the room.
- Don’t over-wash or over-dry clothes.
- Dry 2 or more loads in a row, taking advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load.
- Dry full loads of clothes, but don’t overfill the dryer. One washer load is 1 dryer load. Clothes should tumble freely.
- Presoak or use the soak cycle when washing heavily soiled items.
- Purchase a high-efficiency clothes washer or dryer. Anaheim offers rebates for ENERGY STAR-rated clothes washers.
- Run full loads or adjust the water level to fit the size of your load.
- Separate lightweight from heavyweight fabrics for faster, more even drying.
- Use the correct amount of detergent. Too much will make your machine work harder and use more energy.
- Wash with warm or cold water rather than hot water when possible.
- When drying only 1 or 2 items, add several compatible items to ensure proper tumbling and faster drying.
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