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Clothes Washing
Choosing an energy-efficient clothes washer and following a few
simple tips can save you money on your natural gas, electricity
and water bills!
Energy Conservation Tips
• Wash full loads or adjust the water level to fit the
size of your load.
• Save up to 5% on water heating costs by washing and rinsing
your clothes in cold water. Most laundry detergents are made to
clean just as well at cold temperatures.
• Replace cracked hoses and fix leaky faucet connections.
Appliance Selection Tips
• When buying a new clothes washer use Energy
Guide Labels to help you choose an energy-efficient model.
• Consider purchasing an ENERGY
STAR®-qualified clothes washer that uses up to 35 - 50%
less water and 50% less energy per load.
• You may also want to consider buying a horizontal-axis
clothes washer, also called a “front-loading” model.
It uses less energy, water and detergent, and has a faster spin
cycle for reduced clothes-drying time and costs.
• Choose clothes washer features that save:
- Temperature controls, so you can choose cold-water settings.
- Water level controls, so you can use less water for small
loads.
- A pre-soaking option, to help clothes get clean with a shorter
wash cycle.
- A high-speed spin cycle for better water removal and reduced
drying time.
Where can I get more information about clothes washers?
Flex Your Power at www.fypower.org
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The actual energy savings obtained in each instance
depend on various factors, including geographic location, weather
conditions, equipment installed, usage rates, and so forth. Completing
multiple energy saving measures will not necessarily result in cumulative
savings. Any rebates provided are subject to satisfaction of applicable
qualification rules. Certain rebate programs may be modified by
the California Public Utilities Commission, and are subject to the
availability of funds.
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