Clean that Lint Trap!
Sometimes energy savings can be found in seemingly insignificant places. The lint trap on your clothes dryer is one of them. A dirty lint trap wastes energy because it diminishes airflow within your dryer and causes it to work harder and longer to dry your clothes. Although few of us like to take the time, it’s an easy fix: simply clean out your lint trap every time you use the dryer and you’ll conserve energy with every load of laundry.
Here’s another scoundrel when it comes to home energy savings- your dryer hose. This one isn’t quite as easy as the lint trap, but it only needs to be done once a year. Disconnect the hose on your dryer,clean it out with a brush or vacuum cleaner, and reconnect.
If you want a handy tool made just for cleaning your dryer, try a lint trap brush. You can get a dryer brush for less than $10 at Bed Bath Home.
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by Traci Latoz
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Do you know if there is an environmentally friendly way to dispose of lint? It seems like it would be biodegradable.
Here are some ideas I found for reusing dryer lint. Everything from crafts to making your own fire starter for camping and wood stoves. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23394.asp
Hope this helps!
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