-Keep your laundry room door shut while the dryer is in use. A dryer uses air to dry the clothes. By keeping the door open you force your dryer to work harder. (not to mention your air conditioner)
I do this in the summer because I don't want the dryer heating up my home. But I had never thought about the cool air causing the dryer to work harder, that's a double whammy.
-Also don't forget to clean out your lint trap. Do this after every load and you could use up to 50% less energy. (I do this all the time because I'm worried about the extra lint floating around and becoming a fire hazard.)
-Don't overload your dryer! An overloaded dryer cannot work efficiently. Limit the size of your dryer's load. Not only will it take less time to dry, but you clothes will come out less wrinkled.
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