Laundry Energy Savings Tips

Load up on these energy-efficiency tips for your laundry routine.

• To conserve water, wash full loads, but don’t overload the washer.
• Use hot water only when necessary.
• Wash clothes in warm or cold water.
• Rinse clothes in cold water for easy energy savings.
• Pre-soak when washing heavily soiled clothes rather than washing twice.
• Insulate water pipes.
• Repair leaky faucets.
• Insulate your water heater with an insulation blanket.
• Set your water heater temperature at 120 degrees or less.
• Fill your clothes dryer, but don’t overload it.
• Clean your clothes dryer filter after each use.
• Try to load your clothes dryer with a mixture of both heavy and lightweight items.
• Upgrade to Energy Star appliances for your washer, dryer and water heater.
• Take our free home energy audit to get personalized energy efficiency tips for your home.