- Only use the tumble dryer when its largely unavoidable - I don't dry indoors as when I did this previously it made my house very damp and I dont use heating until it really cold, so it would be a waste to heat it just for the drying.
- Dont set the dishwasher going unless it is full
- Dont set the dishwasher going unless it is stacked in such a way that everything will come out clean
- Dont set the washing machine going until it is full but not overfull.
- Give everything a good spin before drying.
- Even if it not a sunny day then you can still get a bit of drying done.
- Put shirts etc on coathangers to bring them in quickly.
- Fill the 'clothes horse' with towels, jeans etc and you can lift it indoors in one go if the rain starts
- Hang your undies on an octopus (multi hanger thing) and again you can grab it and bring it indoor in no time.
- Drying that is already partially dry can be finished in doors, unless its really cold and damp, without making the house damp.
- Dont use the electric oven to cook things which are perfectly good in the microwave or in a dry griddle pan.
Any one have any further ideas to brings the bills down?
I am terribly wasteful with my dryer especially since I live in a dry climate. I rarely use my oven. My tiny toaster oven is good enough for a small pizza. I have to be careful not to catch things on fire in there though. It is really easy to do.
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