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Major Appliances Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />Login <br /> <br />Search <br /> <br />Print <br /> <br /> Major Appliances <br /> <br /> c:: ~ :':; ; ¢:-::' ;~::; Facts <br /> <br />;Conservation F,,escurces <br /> · Clothes washers can use as much as 30~35 gallons (114-133 liters) of <br /> water per cycle and dishwashers as much as 25 gallons (95 liters) per <br /> cycle. <br /> · A full dishwasher is more water efficient than washing the same load by <br /> hand. <br /> · Energy efficient appliances are usually water efficient too. <br /> <br />DrouGht Fact Sheet <br /> <br />Landscapinq and Xeriscape <br /> <br />Major~pplia~A~ <br /> <br />Showers and F~ucet~ <br />Water Use in the Bathroom <br />Conse~atio~ Info and !ips <br />Consumer~ater ~Gp.t ~.[ <br />WaterWis~r~Q~e <br /> <br />Tips <br /> <br />Dishwashers <br /> <br />· Only run your dishwasher when it is full to make the best use of water, <br /> energy and detergent. <br />· Cut down on the amount of dnsing you do before loading the <br /> dishwasher. Most modem dishwashers do an excellent job of cleaning <br /> dishes, pots and pans all by themselves. <br />· When purchasing a new appliance, look for one offering several <br /> different cycles. This will allow you to select more energy and water <br /> efficient cycles when heavy duty cleaning is not required. <br /> <br />Fax:815-756 <br /> Wcbs~9 <br /> <br />Clothes Washers <br /> <br />· Wait until you have a full load of laundry before running the machine to <br /> save both water and energy. If you can't wait for a full load, use the right <br /> water level to match the size of the load. <br />· When in the market for a new machine, consider a high efficiency model <br /> that will use an average of 30% less water and 40~50% less energy. <br /> <br />Other <br /> <br />· Insulate your hot water pipes and your electric water heater. Insulation <br /> will reduce the amount of time it takes for hot water to reach the tap, <br /> saving water and energy. <br />· If in the market for a new water softener, consider one with a "hardness <br /> sensor" that will automatically trigger regeneration as needed. This type <br /> of softener will make the most efficient use of both water and salt. <br /> <br />~t © 2006 American Water Works Association. <br /> <br /> 29 <br />http://www.awwa.org/Advocacy/learrdconserve/resources/Maj or%20Appliances.c fm 1/12/2006 <br /> <br /> <br />