Drying is a process to remove water from a substance is one of the most frequently and widely used operating processes in daily life and is undeniably an energy-intensive operation. Over-drying obviously wastes energy and may also undermine the quality and life of fabric.

Drying your clothes isn't an art, but there are techniques that will provide you with the best results. Here are suggestions for how to use a dryer efficiently and get the best results for your clothes.

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  • Sorting your clothes actually begins before the wash cycle. Separate wash loads by texture (which produce lint, which attract it), fabric (put clothing items of similar materials together), soil (separate heavily soiled from lightly soiled), and color (whites, lights, darks, items that bleed). This will serve you well as you sort clothes for drying.
  • Avoid overload the dryer. Keep the dryer load small enough to tumble easily and freely in the dryer drum. It's also helpful to readjust large loads, such as sheets and blankets, during their cycle so they dry faster and more evenly.
  • Whenever possible, dry full loads not just one or two items to save energy costs.
  • Drying several loads consecutively saves energy because the dryer doesn't have to warm up each time.
  • Don't add wet items to a partially dry load. It will confuse the moisture detector in your dryer and over dry some of your clothes.
  • Don't open the dryer door unnecessarily. You'll add time to the drying cycle by letting warm air escape.
  • If possible, install your dryer in a warm area (Don't turn your dryer up too hot). Unheated spaces make drying times longer.
  • Do remember to clean the lint filter after every load to maximize your dryer's ability to do its job. Lint - even a little - lengthens the drying time.
  • When removing your clothes from the washer to the dryer, Do shake your wet clothes out before you put them in the dryer. This helps release some of the wrinkles from the wash.
  • Remove the clothes as soon as the drying cycle is completed and fold the clothes to help avoid wrinkles. When that ideal scenario isn't possible, run the dryer another 10-15 minutes, then remove the clothing promptly to lessen the problem.

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