Dirty Talk

To keep your dryer from using up too much energy (and to get your clothes to dry faser) clean your lint screen with a scrub brush and a dab of soap or vinegar. Rinse the screen and water should fall through. Even though you're taking off the lint buildup when you do laundry, tiny particles accumulate in the screen and prevent airflow thus increasing the time your clothes spend in the dryer. Do this once a month (if you don't do much laundry) or once every couple of weeks (for families).

have a large house and no energy - draw up a roster - split your rooms according to how busy your day is - most used rooms rate a repeat - you'll find cleaning a bit at a time much easier - and by the end of one cycle, the who house is "gleaming" :)

Keep your fluff filter clean: If you use fabric softener/conditioner in your laundry, be sure to clean your filter regularly. Conditioner adheres to the filter over time which restricts air flow. As a result, your dryer will have to work harder and hotter, resulting in longer drying time, higher energy bills, and can possibly damage the heating element or thermostat. Every month or so, pull out the filter and wipe off the fluff. Put a few drops of water on the filter. If the water doesn't trickle straight through, then your filter is clogged. A quick bath in washing up liquid and warm water (don't forget to rinse) will remove any buildup.

If you want to save energy then fill your freezer compartment with newspaper if its empty. It'll stop it trying to cool down a big empty space.

wash clothes at 30 degrees rather than higher, it uses less energy so is eco friendly, is kinder to clothes, and does just as good a job in most cases