Fact: The clothes dryer uses more electricity than every appliance
after the refrigerator, and costs about $85 to operate annually. A typical
clothes dryer will cost $1,100 to operate over its lifetime.
Use 15% less energy.
Save $12 in your operating costs.
Be gentle on your clothes and
avoid over drying.
Best Features: New dryers aren't required to display Energy Guide labels,
which makes it hard to compare the energy efficiency of different models in the
showroom. In selecting your dryer, look for an appliance that...
Removes moisture more
efficiently.
Has moisture sensors.
Has automatic shut-off controls
to avoid over drying
Save Money: Dryers work by heating and aerating clothes. The
efficiency of a clothes dryer is measured by a term called the energy factor.
Energy-efficient dryers take less money to operate, and can actually produce
cleaner, fresher clothes. Following these operating tips and the info in the
Fast Links will save you more money:
Locate the dryer in a heated
space so it doesn't have to work as hard.
Use the straightest and
shortest metal duct available to you.
Replace the outside dryer
exhaust vent if it doesn't close.
Clean the lint filter in the
dryer after every load to improve air circulation.
Dry similar types of clothes
together to reduce energy use.
Dry two or more loads in a
row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat
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