What can I do to make my washer and dryer more efficient?

What can I do to make my washer and dryer more efficient?

Dan Sharp (Green Family Expert) gives expert video advice on: What can I do to make my washer and dryer more efficient?; What can I do to make my dishwasher more efficient?; If I have an older toilet, what can I do to make it more efficient? and more...

The most important thing to make a washer and dryer run efficiently is to run full loads in them, so that you're not wasting energy and wasting water. Another thing, especially with the dryer, is to make sure your lint-catcher is free and also that the exhaust is free from trapped lint. That'll make it operate more efficiently and allow the water to be removed from the clothes more effectively. In addition, you could consider whether you even need to use your dryer, especially during warm weather, and that depends on the climate where you live.