Choose a tankless water heater
- Bosch AquaStar Gas Tankless Water Heater
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This model from Bosch delivers up to 4.3 gallons per minute and comes with a hydro-generated ignition. This means the water heater only operates only when water is running. - GE Tankless Gas Water Heater
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Using less energy than standard tank gas water heaters, the new GE Tankless Gas Water Heater only activates when you need hot water and it immediately de-activates when you turn off the water. - Paloma 4.2 GPM LP Gas Tankless Water Heater
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The 118,000 BTU burner on the Paloma PTG-42PVP LP Gas "On Demand" Tankless Water Heater is designed to supply continuous hot water at 4.2 gallons per minute allowing one to two major applications such as one shower and sink to be used simultaneously.
Air-dry your wet laundry
- Abundant Earth Clothes Drying Racks
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Abundant Earth offers a variety of environmentally friendly products and services. It also donates a portion of its profits toward worthy causes. - Gaiam Wall Shelf Drying Rack
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Gaiam provides information, goods, and services to customers who value the environment, a sustainable economy, healthy lifestyles, and personal development. - Laundry Alternative Spin Dryer
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Those living in humid climes who are inclined to hang their clothes may find the battle to get things dry frustrating. Enter the Spin Dryer—it’ll spin your clothes to the just barely damp stage in cycles of 3,200 rpms (dryers use about 500 rpms and a lot more energy), so you can spin and hang to your heart’s content! - Laundry Lift drying racks
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Save space, save energy, and dry delicates with these contraptions. - Polder Compact Accordian Dryer
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This floor drying rack folds flat for simple storage yet has 18 feet of drying on 11 rods. - Polder Floor Drying Racks
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Floor drying racks are perfect for small apartments, as they are very space efficient and can fold out to accommodate a load of wash. - Stenic Rotary Dryer
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Stenic Products Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, is the North American distributor for the Swiss company Stewi, well-known in Europe for more than 50 years for its indoor and outdoor laundry racks and clothes dryers.
Choose a dryer with a moisture sensor
- Bosch Nexxt 100 WTMC1501UC Gas Dryer
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This efficient gas dryer features multiple temperature sensors and a perma-press cycle, as well as 11 drying programs and one-hour WRINKLEBLOCK technology. - GE Profile Harmony DPGT750EC Gas Dryer
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This gas dryer uses a moisture sensor with two sensing bars. Drying temperatures are matched to fabric types for better fabric care, and the dewrinkle and tumble settings use cool air to reduce wrinkling and further save energy. - LG DLE0442G XL Capacity Electric Dryer
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This efficient dryer by LG measures moisture in the drum as it runs, and automatically adjusts the drying time and temperature for optimal fabric care. It features nine drying programs and five temperature levels, and runs quietly. - Maytag Neptune MDG9700AW Gas Dryer
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The large-capacity Neptune MDG9700AW gas dryer features an IntelliDry® sensor, which dries laundry to the precise moisture level specified and then shuts off, electronic controls and five temperature settings. - Siemens ultraSense WTXD5321US Electric Dryer
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The ultraSense electric dryer's unique design features a drum with 685 holes that increase air velocity, which quickly dries clothes at lower air temperatures. The dryer features 11 drying cycles and a digital moisture sensor. - Whirlpool Cabrio WED6200SW Electric Dryer
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This large-capacity electric dryer features the AccelerCare™ drying system, which monitors the clothes and automatically shuts off when clothes are completely dry. Also comes equipped with the Quiet Dry Plus sound reduction system and a 60-minute Wrinkle Shield™ Plus option. - Whirlpool Duet Sport WGD8300S Gas Dryer
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With a 6.7 cubic foot capacity, the Whirlpool Duet Sport WGD8300S gas dryer uses moisture and temperature sensors to optimize efficiency.
Set your refrigerator temperature to 37-40 degrees
- Cole-Parmer Refrigerator Thermometer EW-90080-01
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This digital thermometer can switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius and has a range from 14°F to 131°F or -10°C to 55°F. - Cooper Instruments 10-330-0-4 Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer
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This thermometer measures your appliance's temperature to between -40°F and 120°F. - Good Grips Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer
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This product's suction cup keeps the thermometer affixed securely to the inside wall of the refrigerator or freezer. It has a pivoting hinge so you can move the thermometer against the wall and out of the way. - Taylor Precision Classic Refrigerator Thermometer
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This instrument will hang or stand in your refrigerator or freezer and measure temperatures from -20°F to 80°F.
Wash clothes in cold water
- Biokleen laundry detergent
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Biokleen has concentrated liquid and powder detergents. - ECOS Laundry Detergent
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ECOS brand laundry detergents have several formulas that work in cold water. - Ecover Liquid Laundry and Laundry Powder
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Liquid Laundry and Laundry Powder both work well in cold water. - method HE Compatible baby laundry detergent
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Method's cold-water-ready, biodegradable baby detergent cleans delicate clothes without irritating sensitive skin, as it contains no dyes or harsh chemicals. Looking for the grown-ups too? Check out method's entire line of laundry care products. - Mountain Green Ultra Laundry Detergent
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This product may be formulated for babies' sensitive skin, but it's good for sensitive people of all ages—and cleans at all temperatures too. It is crafted from natural plant-derived ingredients and contains no dyes, bleach, fragrance, or alcohol. - OurHouse Unscented Concentrated Laundry Care
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This concentrated product cleans well in cold water, biodegrades easily, and is not toxic to aquatic life. - Planet Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent or Ultra Powdered Laundry Detergent
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Planet detergent can be used in cool or cold water, and contains no additives, such as perfumes, dyes, enzymes, or optical brighteners, which can remain on your clothes and cause skin irritation. - Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent
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Seventh Generation's vegetable-based laundry detergents contain no chlorine, dyes, phosphates, or artificial fragrances. - Tide Coldwater Laundry Detergent
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Tide's Coldwater formula is as effective as traditional products, but saves energy from reduced hot water use. - Watkins Lemon Liquid Laundry Concentrate
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Ultra concentrated, this detergent uses only 1 fl. oz. per load and is naturally fragranced with a lemon scent.
Buy a front-loading washing machine
- Bosch Nexxt 500 Series WFMC3301UC
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This ENERGY STAR-qualified front-loading washing machine reduces energy and water usage by more than 72 percent when compared to conventional top-loading models. - Frigidaire GLTR1670FS
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With a capacity of 3.1 cubic feet, this extra-large ENERGY STAR front-loader features 16 wash cycles and allows you to set the speed each load's final spin. - GE WBVH6240F
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Featuring 24 wash cycles and the ability to clean 22 full-size bath towels at a time, this front-loading washing machine is equipped with a load-sensing adaptive fill, which senses how large your load is and fills the washer with the right amount of water for optimal efficiency. - KitchenAid Pro Line Series KHWV01RSS
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This top-of-the-line front-loading washer is ENERGY STAR-rated and features a water level sensor. - LG Tromm SteamWasher WM2688H
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This ENERGY STAR-rated front-loading washer is certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation Of America (AAFA). - Maytag MFW9700SQ