{"id":2717,"date":"2022-09-09T10:18:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T15:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=2717"},"modified":"2022-09-16T10:42:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T15:42:57","slug":"sorting-laundry-for-the-best-energy-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/sorting-laundry-for-the-best-energy-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Sorting Laundry for the Best Energy Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Save Energy While Doing Laundry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Washing clothes can be expensive! Find out how to sort your laundry for the best energy efficiency and save money on your electric bills!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This summer, you might have frozen in place when you saw your electric bill<\/a>! All these hot temperatures haven’t been cheap! On the bright side, you can save some money on daily tasks you do around the home, like laundry. And since washers and dryers<\/a> use a lot of power, specifically an annual average of 590 kWh for washers and around 769 kWh for dryers, conserving energy with these items is a wise idea. But before you throw all your wash in at once without a second thought, consider the following. There may just be a way to save money<\/a> by sorting your clothes before washing and drying them. Here are some tips for sorting laundry for the best energy efficiency!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Towels Separately from Lightweight Clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When sorting your laundry for wash day, keep towels and other heavier items<\/a> separate from lightweight clothing. The lightweight clothing takes less time to dry and will use less energy. Keeping these lighter pieces of clothing together will cut your dry time and save energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill Your Washer with Lighter Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you sort lightweight items together<\/a>, you\u2019ll also experience benefits during the wash cycle. You\u2019ll be able to fill the washer with a lot more smaller, lightweight items than if you had all heavier items or a mixture of the two. You\u2019ll save time by doing more wash at once. Plus, you\u2019ll likely save money by doing fewer washes in a week on lightweight clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Laundry Loads Save Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have your items sorted, do only full loads of wash<\/a>! Wash and dry a full load of towels together. And make sure your lightweight items reach at least \u00be to the top of your washer for the most efficient washing routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Your Clothes on a Lower Heat Setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another tip is to dry the sorted items on a low heat setting<\/a>. The process will take a bit longer than if you used a high heat setting. However, you\u2019ll save energy and preserve the look of your clothing by keeping the heat low. And when you sort your laundry before washing and drying it, the clothes will dry around the same time since they\u2019re of similar weights and fabric consistencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save Money with the Best Energy Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how to sort your laundry for the most energy efficient results, here\u2019s another electrifying tip to keep in mind: sign up for a low price electric plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t just pick any electricity plan<\/a> for your home! Shop around and find the best rate and excellent plan inclusions at the same time. Visit https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com<\/a> to explore your options and find the best energy plan for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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