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Use dryer moisture sensors and lower-heat cycles

Read care labels first, then use supported moisture-sensing and low-heat cycles to avoid unnecessary drying.

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A dryer with moisture sensors may stop automatically when items are dry. ENERGY STAR explains how automatic termination and lower heat can reduce waste and over-drying. Not every model has these features, so use the specific manual.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Check each garment's care symbol for tumble-dryer permission and heat limits.
Consult the manual to see whether the dryer supports moisture sensing or automatic drying.
Leave enough room for tumbling and follow the model's load-capacity guidance.
Choose a fabric-appropriate automatic, low-heat or energy-saving program instead of unnecessary hot long runs.
Check the load when the cycle ends; only finish drying items still damp.
Clean the lint filter as instructed after each load, and stop using the machine if airflow or venting seems abnormal.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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