And, since a clothes dryer is one of the home s biggest users of energy, how about letting Mother Nature blow your clothing dry on occasion. Clean your dryer filter after each use. Don t over-dry clothing. You ll save energy and reduce the heat s wear and tear on your clothes. Dry only full loads.
Small loads are less economical.
Do a few loads in a row to take advantage of the dryer s reserved heat. Set your hot water heater no higher than 120 degrees. You ll save 15 percent of your water-heating energy. Buy a self-cleaning oven. They have higher insulation levels and use less energy than ordinary ovens.