Air-dry laundry instead of using the dryer
An efficient (A-label) dryer uses about 0.8 kWh per cycle; older dryers 2–4 kWh. Line-drying uses none.
Do it yourself
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Medium impact≈ 120–240 kg CO₂ a year · 10–20×AppliancesLevel 1 · HabitCost: FreeA few minutes≈ 2 kWh per cycle
Dry outside or on a rack in a ventilated room. Drying indoors adds moisture, so open a window or run the bathroom fan. If you do use a dryer, spin at the highest speed first and clean the lint filter.
Details
| Impact | Medium · An older dryer uses 2 to 4 kWh per cycle. At about 160 cycles a year for a family of four, drying on a line instead saves about 320 to 640 kWh. How we rate impact |
|---|---|
| CO₂ saved | About 120–240 kg of CO₂ a year, roughly the yearly uptake of 10–20 forest trees. How we count CO₂ |
| Estimated saving | ≈ 2 kWh per cycle · Typical old dryer 2–4 kWh per cycle (Flemish government figure); households average about 160 cycles a year. (confidence: medium) |
| Who acts | You (tenant) |
| Needs landlord's agreement | No |
| Type | Action |
| Constant or subject to change | Constant · Good practice that barely changes with new laws, prices or services. |
Sources
- Besparen op uw energieverbruik (in Dutch) · Vlaamse overheid (vlaanderen.be) (official source) · checked on