Washers and Driers for Zero Energy Homes
You've probably noticed the side-loading clothes washers and wondered if they really save energy and water!
Yes, and YES!
Horizontal axis clothes washers cut power by 30% or washing and reduces water use by requiring less in the tub for each load.
You can also reduce dryer energy by 10 to 20% by using the new appliances designed for energy efficiency. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to ensure that you're getting models with the best energy efficiency.
If you have Solar PV cells or a Solar Thermal system...run your wash in the afternoons with solar hot water and solar power!
You can also save energy by hanging your clothes to dry. Indoors. Outdoors....take your choice...they are both zero energy options!
Energy Star Dishwashers
If you're the kind of cook who absolutely refuses to wash your dishes in the sink -- which is far more energy and water efficient than an appliance -- be sure to select the highest efficiency model using Energy Star rating. Look for the Energy Guide label.
Where you place your dishwasher and clothes washer can also save you money. By keeping the (Insulated pipes, of course!) plumbing lines to the waer heater SHORT, you save temperature cooling. And consider designing your water heater close to both kitchen and bathrooms for greatest building and energy economy!
Designing your energy and water infrastructure for efficiency is step one in energy savings. Nothing can make up for large houses, long distance plumbing, or inefficient applieances. And you can end up paying many times the initial cost of the construction in your rising energy bills! Think ahead to save for years to come.
Yes, and YES!
Horizontal axis clothes washers cut power by 30% or washing and reduces water use by requiring less in the tub for each load.
You can also reduce dryer energy by 10 to 20% by using the new appliances designed for energy efficiency. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to ensure that you're getting models with the best energy efficiency.
If you have Solar PV cells or a Solar Thermal system...run your wash in the afternoons with solar hot water and solar power!
You can also save energy by hanging your clothes to dry. Indoors. Outdoors....take your choice...they are both zero energy options!
Energy Star Dishwashers
If you're the kind of cook who absolutely refuses to wash your dishes in the sink -- which is far more energy and water efficient than an appliance -- be sure to select the highest efficiency model using Energy Star rating. Look for the Energy Guide label.
Where you place your dishwasher and clothes washer can also save you money. By keeping the (Insulated pipes, of course!) plumbing lines to the waer heater SHORT, you save temperature cooling. And consider designing your water heater close to both kitchen and bathrooms for greatest building and energy economy!
Designing your energy and water infrastructure for efficiency is step one in energy savings. Nothing can make up for large houses, long distance plumbing, or inefficient applieances. And you can end up paying many times the initial cost of the construction in your rising energy bills! Think ahead to save for years to come.
