Consumers Energy

Only wash full loads of laundry.

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Using your washing machine with only full (or near full) loads of laundry saves substantial amounts of energy and water.

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What You Need to Do

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Only operate your clothes washer with (close to) full loads; fewer washing cycles should be needed.

FAQ

Are there other low cost ideas to save money in addition to my Action Plan?

In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.
If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?

If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.