Bookmark the Tips Directory on the Conservation Web or order the print version of 30 Simple Energy Things from the Residential Conservation Help Line. The only concern most of us about having a clothes dryer, once we buy one, is where to put it. But since dryers use a considerable amount of energy, they have a big impact on the environment. The energy efficiency of a clothes dryer depends on unobstructed air circulation. So the filter and exhaust hose should be kept clear.
People often leave their dryers on longer than necessary.
The clothes already are dry but they don't feel like going to the basement and shutting off the dryer. Overdrying clothes wears fabric in addition to wasting energy. That allows the air to circulate efficiently. The harder it is for air to circulate past your clothes, the longer the dryer must run. Dry full loads, but don't overload your dryer.