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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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Child Proof House
There are simple things you can do to safeguard your home for your children. Install safety latches on drawers and cabinets. ... |
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Child Safety
It's important to remember that small children and home improvement projects don't mix. Keep your kids safe by keeeping ... |
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Cold Water Wash
To save energy, wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents when-ever possible. |
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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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Efficient Washers
Energy Star labeled clothes washers use 35-50% less water, and up to two-thirds less energy that conventional washers. The ... |
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High Spin Washers
When shopping for a clothes washer, compare spin speeds. Higher spin speed can result in better water extraction and reduced ... |
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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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Water Level
Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting. |
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Water Level
Match the water level and temperature settings on your clothes washer to the size and type of the load. Don't waste water by ... |
