A Eco-Friendly Washer Machine not only uses a lot of energy but it uses a lot of water. In fact, an average household will use up to 22 percent of its water usage through the washer machine alone. Roughly seven percent of all energy used in the household comes from washing clothes including heating the water. How can you make sure that you get the most out of your washer and still be a friend to the environment?
Actually, there are six things you can do to make sure that your washer is an eco-friendly washer. Believe it or not, you don't have to buy a new washer to stop using so much fossil fuel and emit carbon dioxide into the air; all it takes is changing the way you do your laundry.
Six Ways To Make Your Washer Machine Environmentally Friendly

Eco-Friendly Washer Machine Tip 1 - buying a New Model That's Energy Star Certified

While you do not have to purchase a new Eco-Friendly Washer Machine, it's true that they break down past being repaired. When this is the case and you need to replace it, then purchase Energy Star washer machines. These machines use roughly 18 to 25 gallons of water and a use 50 percent less energy than a regular washer machine. A front-load washer will use 40 percent less water than a standard washer machine. It also doesn't use near as much detergent as a standard machine.

Eco-Friendly Washer Machine Tip 2 - Forget Warm/Hot Water For Clothes, Use Cold Water Instead

Instead of using hot or warm water to wash your clothes, use cold water. It is far more effective at saving energy and does just as good.

Eco-Friendly Washer Machine Tip 3 - Always Wash Clothes At Full Loads

When you have a small load, consider waiting to wash clothes until you have a full load.  Not only do you save money on water but you also save money on energy and are being eco-friendly.
Five Ways To Know You Have A Full Load
- Determine eco-friendly washer machine capacity, typically in the six to 18 pound range.
- While holding a load of laundry, weigh yourself.
- If you have a full load, choose machine's highest water level.
- If you have a small load, choose the lowest water level you need.
- Should your machine have an automatic water level setting, make sure to choose it so that your machine will know what water amount is enough on its own.

Eco-Friendly Washer Machine Tip 4 - Using Organic or Natural Detergent

When you use organic detergent as opposed to regular detergent, you reduce the amount of chemical being released into Earth's atmosphere and are absorbed into your skin. Typical chemicals that are used include chlorine, phosphates and petroleum type chemicals.

Eco-Friendly Washer Machine Tip 5- Use Natural or Organic Fabric Softener

Instead of using synthetic chemically enhanced fabric softeners, use natural ones instead. These natural fabric softeners are much more environmentally friendly.
If you do not want to buy a new eco-friendly washer machine or don't have the money to buy new, consider purchasing a used washer machine. This keeps older machines from being dumped into the landfill.