Adding special dryer balls to your clothes dryer can cut down on the time it takes to dry your clothes. They work to separate the clothes, allowing them to dry quicker, and also claim to eliminate the need for fabric softener sheets.

Another solution is to set the dryer on “air dry” for 10 minutes, then hang your clothes outside or on clothes racks to complete drying. It’s more effort on your part, but it will definitely cut down on your energy costs and also extend the life of your dryer.

Watch the video above to find out more.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

It’s no secret that you’ll save money and energy by using appliances less often, but it’s hard to give up certain conveniences, like your clothes dryer. But here’s a trick that will help cut down on the time it takes to dry your clothes. These are dryer balls and, adding them to the dryer load is like adding little pockets of air. It will help separate the clothes allowing them to dry quicker and also claims to eliminate the need for fabric softener sheets. Some people will also use tennis balls, although I’ve heard they may create a burnt rubber smell. One other solution is to set the dryer on “Air Dry” for just 10 minutes, then hang your clothes outside or on clothes racks to complete drying. It’s more effort on your part, but it will definitely cut down on your energy costs and also extend the life of your dryer.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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