Tips and Resources for Sustainable Green Living.

Remodeling the Laundry and Utility Room

Focus for this room is obviously going to be on the act of doing the laundry and what savings can be had.

Washer:

Front load washers tend to  be more water efficient that top load washers although both come in Energy Star rated models. The upfront investment in a front load will be recouped in a few years with the savings on your water and utility bills.

Dryer:

The dryer is the big energy hog in this room.  The best way to save here is to make sure that your dryer has a moisture sensor, which will cause the machine to automatically shut off when everything is dry.  Newer dryers with the moisture sensor  cost a bit more that machines without.

Clothesline:

Line drying is the greenest way to dry your clothes, so whether you do it on a line or rack in your laundry room or hang out in your back yard, you will know you are doing the right thing for the environment when you line dry.

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