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More Efficient Clothes Dryers

BALTIMORE (WJZ) ― Wednesday's energy saver focuses on making your dryer more efficient.

Denise Koch has more.

If possible, locate your dryer in a heated space. Putting it in a cold or damp basement will make the dryer work harder.

Dry two or more loads in a row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat.

And when shopping for a new dryer, look for one with a moisture sensor that automatically shuts off when clothes are dry.

For more information on how you can be an energy saver, click here.

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