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Blue Flame
In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. |
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Concurrent Drying
Dry one load of clothes immediately after another. This will minimize heat loss, reducing warm-up and drying times. |
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Cool Down Cycle
Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the residual heat in the dryer. |
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Dryer Exhaust
Check the outside clothes dryer exhaust vent periodically. If it doesn't close tightly, replace it with one that does to keep ... |
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Dryer Lint
Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation. |
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Drying in Sets
Dry two or more loads of clothes in a row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat. |
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Elevating Appliances
For protection against shallow flood waters, the washer and dryer can sometimes be elevated on masonry or pressure-treated ... |
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Lint Removal
Clean the lint filter in the clothes dryer after every load to improve air circulation. Remember to regularly clean the lint ... |
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Moisture Sensor
When shopping for a clothes dryer, look for a model with a moisture sensor feature that automatically shuts off the machine ... |
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Separate When Drying
When using a clothes dryer, separate your clothes and dry similar types of clothes together. Lightweight synthetics, for ... |
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Vacation Savings
When you take a vacation, don't forget to give your appliances a rest too. Turn off and unplug everything you can, set your ... |
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Wasteful Vents
Use kitchen, bath, and other ventilating fans wisely. Turn these fans off as soon as they are no longer needed. In about 1 ... |
