One of the Bite’s most activity-inspiring tips over the last year didn’t involve anything racy, controversial or extraordinary. (Well, depends on your definition of extraordinary). Take this Bite as a friendly reminder that maybe it’s time to cleanout your dryer’s lint filter - it’s an easy way to save energy, cash, and reduce fire hazard.
Think a little lint doesn't go a long way?
Submitted by idealbite on Fri, 06/23/2006 - 6:00pm.
The Bite:
The Benefits:
- Increase dryer efficiency. Decrease dryer energy usage by up to 30%.
- Every American household spends up to $135/year in energy costs drying clothes. Cleaning out the lint filter could save up to $40/year.
- Stop dryer fires before they start.
Personally Speaking:
Jen is so obsessed with dryer lint that she sometimes stops the drying cycle halfway through to clean the filter. No joke. Check out her OCD confessions on lint bunnies at the Ideal Bite blog.
Wanna Try:
- Take out lint tray. Remove lint. Reinsert lint tray into dryer.
- Ideal Bite’s Clotheslines Tip - it’s summer, so line drying’s an even Earth- and wallet-friendlier option.
- The National Lint Project - this artist will create sculptures from your lint. No kidding.
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