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Load up on these energy-efficient laundry tips.
- 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.
- 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.
