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What is unrealistic about hanging clothes to dry? I guess if you have a small apartment maybe you would have an issue but almost everyone could get creative if it was related into real dollars savings. Anyone with a large house should be able to find somewhere to put stuff.
Same deal with cardboard and paper recycling. It's sometimes a pain to find somewhere to put it but when you realize how much you save in not buying as many garbage bags, it becomes worth it.
People aren't going to hang clothes when they have a dryer right next to their washer... its not realistic. Lowering or.raising the thermostat is more ideal IMO.
People aren't going to hang clothes when they have a dryer right next to their washer... its not realistic. Lowering or.raising the thermostat is more ideal IMO.
Its too convenient to use the dryer...
Yeah, it's real hard to hang the clothes that I am going to hang anyway.
People aren't going to hang clothes when they have a dryer right next to their washer... .
My mom who is in her 70s does it even though she has a brand new dryer. She says that not only does it keep the power bills down, it also keeps her young. I use a temporary clothes line myself as I like hanging clothes and I have a gas dryer which costs a lot less than an electric dryer to run.
Not using the clothes dryer is an easy way to save a significant amount of electricity that requires very little investment. It's a lifestyle choice. It's easy to talk conservation. Quite another to practice it.
My mom who is in her 70s does it even though she has a brand new dryer. She says that not only does it keep the power bills down, it also keeps her young. I use a temporary clothes line myself as I like hanging clothes and I have a gas dryer which costs a lot less than an electric dryer to run.
Not using the clothes dryer is an easy way to save a significant amount of electricity that requires very little investment. It's a lifestyle choice. It's easy to talk conservation. Quite another to practice it.
I'm letting you know its a practice I won't participate in... and I doubt others will as well. The older generation hold onto plenty of traditions and most have nothing to do with cost. They don't use microwaves, they unplug televisions and don't use the phone during thunderstorms. I recently had a conversation about an elder wishing she still had the old washing machines with the scary ringer press wheel.
You aren't going to convince 20 to 40 year olds to hang their clothes IMO. People who believe their clothes dry better by hanging will continue to do so but the average American isn't going to spend an hour hanging clothes when they can toss them in the dryer and turn a knob.
I'm letting you know its a practice I won't participate in...
Dear Heart, the universe doesn't revolve around you. I have no interest your personal shortcomings.
My commentary is for people looking for ways to save money and conserve energy and this one ranks up there with the very easy to do for the amount of energy saved.
If this doesn't apply to you, then so be it. Move on. No need to stomp your feet, and blow steam on why you deserve the luxury of modern convenience over energy conservation.
Dear Heart, the universe doesn't revolve around you. I have no interest your personal shortcomings.
My commentary is for people looking for ways to save money and conserve energy and this one ranks up there with the very easy to do for the amount of energy saved.
If this doesn't apply to you, then so be it. Move on. No need to stomp your feet, and blow steam on why you deserve the luxury of modern convenience over energy conservation.
OK...lol. However, like a previously said... powerstripping your TV and computer, raising the AC temp a few degrees are far more realistic solutions to save energy.
One can also go online and order free energy efficient bulbs from Duke Energy (1X only)...
Or even one better. You can get a free home energy audit from Duke, and they will give you the swirls (ie Fluorescent bulbs) for free
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