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Blue Flame
In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. |
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Cold Water Wash
To save energy, wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents when-ever possible. |
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Concurrent Drying
Dry one load of clothes immediately after another. This will minimize heat loss, reducing warm-up and drying times. |
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Cool Down Cycle
Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the residual heat in the dryer. |
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Create More Storage Space
Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible—if you make full use of the laundry, basement, attic ... |
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Dryer Exhaust
Check the outside clothes dryer exhaust vent periodically. If it doesn't close tightly, replace it with one that does to keep ... |
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Dryer Lint
Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation. |
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Drying in Sets
Dry two or more loads of clothes in a row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat. |
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Efficient Washers
Energy Star labeled clothes washers use 35-50% less water, and up to two-thirds less energy that conventional washers. The ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and clothes dryers at the ... |
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Fixing Clothes Dryers
One of the necessities of modern living, clothes dryers can sometimes quit at the most inopportune times. You can fix it! |
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High Spin Washers
When shopping for a clothes washer, compare spin speeds. Higher spin speed can result in better water extraction and reduced ... |
 
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How to Clean a Dryer Vent
Regular cleaning of the dryer vents will increase dryer efficiency and reduce fire risk. |
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How to Install Bifold Doors
Bifold doors are the perfect solution for closets, laundry areas, and tight spaces where swinging doors won't work. |
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How to Replace Old Washer Hoses
Replace old washing machine hoses with stainless-steel ones to protect against leaks and deterioration. |
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Lint Removal
Clean the lint filter in the clothes dryer after every load to improve air circulation. Remember to regularly clean the lint ... |
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Moisture Sensor
When shopping for a clothes dryer, look for a model with a moisture sensor feature that automatically shuts off the machine ... |
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Separate When Drying
When using a clothes dryer, separate your clothes and dry similar types of clothes together. Lightweight synthetics, for ... |
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Special Series: Appliances: Driven by Design
Today’s appliances feature bold colors and make chores such as loading the dishwasher easier than ever. |
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Take Lighting to Task
As people age, they need more light to perform basic household tasks. So, of all the types of lighting used in your home, none ... |
