Of course, one of the cheapest means of drying clothes uses no appliance what-so-ever. Clothes dryers can in some cases use the most electricity of any appliance in a home. Reduce your energy use by hanging your clothes to dry whenever possible. An outdoor clothesline uses heat from the sun and the flow of air. An indoor clothes rack may take longer to dry, but it can be an energy-efficient alternative to the clothes dryer. When you do need to use the electric dryer, make sure you’re using it as efficiently as possible, or use it in combination with line drying to save energy and reduce wear on your clothes.

No matter how efficient your dryer is, drying clothes on a line in your yard or on a rack on your balcony is even better. It’s free, easy and uses no electricity. With sufficient airflow and warmth, even heavy fabrics and towels will dry quickly. Check the bylaws in your municipality to ensure this is allowed in your area.

Hanging clothes to dry more often will save more energy than switching to a more energy-efficient dryer. If you do eight loads of laundry a week and use your clothesline for 50% of those clothes, you could save $22 a year.

Hanging clothes to dry reduces shrinkage and fabric wear. Many people love the fresh smell and feel of clothes dried in the sun. Be careful to avoid humidity problems if you dry your clothes indoors during the winter months. Condensation on your windows is a sign of moisture problems. Don’t hang clothes indoors on wet days and hang them where there is good ventilation.

Clothes drying can be a heavy use of energy. Reducing your energy draw is an important environmental contribution. With less energy use, fewer generation plants are required and greenhouse gases will be reduced. The most effective way to reduce the energy of clothes drying is to hang laundry outside to dry in warm weather.

 You can purchase outdoor racks below:

Whitney Design 6000 32-Line Outdoor Parallel-Style Clothes Dryer with Aluminum Arms