How to Make Your Dryer More Efficient

Whether you only wash a load of laundry every week or you have a large family and find yourself in the laundry room every day, it's important to keep your dryer working as efficiently as possible. This will help reduce not only the impact on the planet but also on your pocketbook.

You do not need to shop for a brand-new energy efficient dryer to save money. There are several steps you can take now to boost the efficiency of the dryer you already have, including some that do not cost anything. To learn more, visit the experts at Advanced Chimney Cleaning.

Use the Right Setting

Most dryers today have delicate or permanent press cycles that are meant to protect more delicate or light fabrics. These settings also use less energy, as thinner material needs less heat to get dry. Use your high heat setting for heavy fabrics like bedding and towels to cut down on your energy costs.

Clean the Lint Filter!

You should make it a habit to clean out the lint filter after every cycle. A clear lint filter allows proper air flow, which reduces your drying time and prevents too much wear and tear on your dryer. Along with removing the build-up of lint, occasionally wash the filter with warm water and gentle soap to remove the build-up of fabric softener.

Dry Lighter Clothes First

Do you take care to sort your laundry by weight to wash and dry it? Try to avoid drying heavy clothes with light clothes, which extends the drying time for everything. Instead, dry your lightest items first, as the residual heat in the dryer helps the next load of heavy loads dry faster.

Don't Overload or Underload the Dryer

An overloaded dryer gives clothing too little space to tumble around, which lengthens the drying time and increases the chance that your clothes will come out wrinkled. An underloaded dryer, on the other hand, reduces the tumbling effect of a full load for a longer drying time. In fact, drying a single shirt can take 30 minutes, about the same amount of time it takes to dry a full load. If you have a load that isn't completely full, try throwing in a clean, dry towel, which absorbs some water and helps reduce drying time by around 25%. Visit the dryer pros at Advanced Chimney Cleaning’s website to get more tips.

Get Your Dryer Vents Cleaned

If your clothes are taking too long to dry, it may be time to contact a dryer vent cleaning company inWildomar. Your dryer vent and hose should be inspected and cleaned every 6-12 months to remove the build-up of lint and debris that reduces air flow, puts excess wear on your dryer, and makes your clothes take much longer to dry. Even worse, lint build-up is the cause of many home fires. Over 15,000 home fires are started by dryer lint every year.

If you want your dryer to run as efficiently as possible -- and reduce the chance that lint in your vents will ignite -- contact us today to schedule an appointment. Advanced Chimney Cleaning is a leading dryer vent cleaning company serving the Wildomar area, with affordable prices that will ensure your dryer vents are clear and safe.