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Saving Energy at Home, continued
Washing and Drying clothes
- Make sure your clothes washing machine is full when you use it.
- Wash your clothes in cold water when you can.
- Dry your clothes on a clothesline whenever possible – this uses
no energy at all.
- Make sure your clothes dryer is full if you have to use it and
make sure the clothes are well spun before you put them in.
- Keep your dryer clean and remove the fluff in the filter each time
you use it.
- Turn off your dryer as soon as the clothes are dry. Don’t let it
keep going when it has done its job.
- Remember to dry heavy clothes separately from light clothes.
- When your family is buying a clothes washer or dryer, choose one
with a 4 or 5 star energy rating.
Cooking
- Did you know that; using only the water you need, keeping lids
on pots, simmering instead of boiling and keeping cooking times to
a minimum – all saves energy
- Try these things at home next time you cook.
- If you have smaller appliances such as toaster ovens, use these
instead of larger appliances when cooking small portions.
- Use an electric kettle instead of boiling water on the stove.
- Try to cook several dishes at the same time in the oven
- Remember to use the thermometer or timer on your oven to avoid
over-cooking.
- Ensure the seals on your oven are in good condition.
- Only open the oven door when you have to during cooking.
- Remember to thaw frozen food before cooking it.
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