LOW COST WAYS OF SAVING MONEY AND ENERGY

3. Your Laundry

1. Automatic washing machine:                                                                    

• a front loading washing machine uses less water and costs less to operate,
• use the cold water setting to cut down on energy needed to heat the water,       
• make sure your load is full before washing                                                        

2. Tumble dryers: 

• Those with an electronic humidity control are the most efficient.  They automatically shut off the drying cycle when clothes are dry, 
• Compact dryers are economical. 
• Use correct temperature settings to minimise the amount of electricity used, 
• Remove water before putting clothes into the tumble dryer, 
• Rather use sunny days for drying clothes outside

3. Ironing: 

• Use a thermostat controlled iron. 
• switch the iron off once it has reached the correct temperature and complete the ironing on stored energy, 
• Use distilled water in steam irons, 
• Turn the iron off when you are not using it,
• By removing clothing promptly from the dryer and folding them carefully, many items will require no ironing,
• Iron low temperature fabrics first to reduce warm-up time

Check some best facts on the Eskom DSM website and download some Electrical Ratings that typical electrical equipment consume.