Book 22, Question 133
Why Does Hanging Laundry Outside Save Energy?
A clothes dryer uses a lot of energy. A clothesline uses almost none at all. The Sun and the wind do the work! Dryers are one of the biggest energy users among household appliances.
More fun facts
- Clothes washers and dryers are among the biggest energy users of all home appliances.
- Washing in cold water and washing full loads saves energy.
- Drying on cooler settings saves energy too.
- Some dryers have a moisture sensor that shuts the dryer off once the clothes are dry.
- Dryers with the ENERGY STAR label use about 20% less energy than regular ones.
Sources: U.S. Department of Energy
Questions kids ask
Have washing machines gotten better?
Yes. Clothes washers use 70% less energy than they did in 1990.