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Little known change to your laundry routine takes two seconds – it’ll save you money, and make your clothes dry faster

THERE is a little-known laundry hack that takes just two seconds to start doing with every load.

Not only will it save you money, but it will even dry your clothes faster.

One simple addition to your dryer will save you time and money

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One simple addition to your dryer will save you time and moneyCredit: Getty

The trick is to throw in a dry towel next time you are drying a load of wet clothes.

This towel will help absorb moisture from your other items, meaning the clothes will dry more quickly.

And because of this, you won’t need to run your dryer for as long.

Frugal laundry fans online have reported that it can save between 15 and 20 minutes of drying time per load.

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And of course, the towel you used will still come out dry, so it creates no extra work.

Every time you use this hack, you’ll be lowering your energy bills for laundry.

But this is not only the only tip you can utilize with your dryer.

The double L setting is another way you can save money.

DRYER SAVINGS

This refers to running your dryer for a long time and on a low heat setting.

While it may not sound obvious, running your dryer longer will actually save you more money if you run it on low.

This is especially true for newer appliances, which are built to be more energy efficient.

Plus, consider using rubber dryer balls, which help separate your clothes.

This gives them more air to dry and reduces the time needed for a cycle.

ANOTHER APPLIANCE TRICK

In the kitchen, a dishwasher is actually cheaper to use than hand washing your dishes because these machines require less water to get the job done.

But many people are throwing money away by using their dishwasher’s heated dry setting.

This setting adds around 30 minutes of electricity usage per load to do only what the air can do for free.

With the average cost of a one-hour dish cycle working out at 23.4 cents, according to perchenergy.com, using the appliance for an extra half an hour to dry adds up over time.

Every month, this habit could put an extra $3.50 on your energy bill, adding up to $42 a year.

To ensure your dishes air dry effectively, open the door to your dishwasher a few minutes after the rinse cycle is complete.

While the dishes are still hot, they will cool and dry quickly in the natural air of your kitchen.

FRESH SAVINGS

With your refrigerator, simply leave it at a slightly warmer setting.

Many households have their fridges set too cold, which is a waste of power.

Refrigerators only need to be at about 37 degrees Fahrenheit to keep perishable foods like milk and meat safe for consumption.

The appropriate temperature for freezers is zero degrees Fahrenheit.

SEE THE LIGHT

In every room, switching to LED lightbulbs is another great way to help reduce energy bills and cut down on carbon emissions.

And make sure you are unplugging those “vampire appliances” which are sucking away energy, even when you are not using them.

By combining these simple hacks, households could save up to $400 each year in total.

But these tips will only go so far if your home is not properly insulated.

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Read how the technique known as weatherstripping could save more than 20 percent on heating and cooling bills.

And if you’ve installed clean energy equipment in the home, you also could be eligible for tax credits between $500 and $1,000.

Written by Emilie Grenaud

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