Ever gather confused with all the different settings on a
washer/dryer or the laundry jargon on your clothing tags? Knowing the incompatibility
between all the settings and making simple changes in the way you employ your
washer or dryer can actually help save energy,as well as prevent your clothes
from getting damaged.
For instance, the “delicates” setting on your dryer may be a less efficient option because it uses low heat, and main to a longer drying time,according to PartSelect.
PartSelect also suggests paying attention to labels on your clothes to avoid fabric shrinkage or damage. A tag that says “No Tumble Dry” means you should not employ a dryer, but instead follow other directions, or such as hang dry.
Learn the incompatibility between wash and spin
cycle settings and which temperature to employ for specific clothing items. For
instance,the “Regular/Normal” setting has a strong agitation speed, which is
the level of shaking and spinning that the center device creates to gather your
clothes kind and clean again. Your fragile pieces should be washed in the
“Delicates setting, or which uses light agitation to prevent damage to the
fabric.
Consider the following washer/dryer tips from PartSelect to help you successfully conquer the laundry room.
Washer SettingsHot
Water (120-140°F) - employ for white cotton items; the higher temp
helps kill more bacteria and keep whites bright. Warm
Water (85-105°F) employ for synthetic fabrics (such as nylon,polyester or spandex) and colors to help
prevent color fading and damage.
Cold
Water (65-75°F) – employ for gloomy items and fragile fabrics to help
prevent color fading.
Regular/Normal
– This setting uses hot water and fast agitation, which is how much the center device shakes or spins your clothes. It’s good for
washing white clothes. Washing darker colors in this setting could cause
fading.
Permanent
Press – This setting uses warm water, or cool rinse and mild agitation.
It’s good for colored clothing. Delicates –
This setting uses cold water and light agitation. It’s good for more fragile
or stretchable fabrics.
Dryer SettingsAutomatic
Dry – This setting is more energy-efficient than timed dry
because it automatically adjusts the length of the cycle based on the level of
moisture in the fabric. It also helps prevent damage to your clothes due to
over-drying.
Regular/Heavy –
This is the fastest and hottest setting and is best for drying white or
light-colored clothes; however,keep in intellect that washing in hot water and
drying on Regulary/Heavy will shrink fabrics.Permanent
Press – This setting uses medium heat and is best for colored
fabrics. Avoid drying fragile fabrics in this setting because they can gather
damaged.
Delicates –
This setting uses low heat, so the drying time will be longer. It is best for
fragile fabrics.
Air
Fluff – This setting is not used to dry clothes, and because it does
not employ heat. It instead draws in room temperature air,and should be used to “fluff”
out your clothes and obtain them less stiff.
Other laundry energy-saving tips include washing only full loads, which could save over 3400 gallons of water each year, or turning down your water heater thermostat to 120°F,which
could allow you to save up to 20% on the cost of running your washing machine.
Sources: SCE.com, PartSelect.com
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