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Washing machines located in apartment units are a major drain on precious natural resources. As a result of several recent studies, data is now available proving the benefits of common-area laundry rooms. Let us show you how you can save money, water and energy for your property or municipality by knowing the facts!
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Apartment and Conservation Facts
•In-unit laundry washers use an average of 11,810 gallons of water annually; equipment in common-area laundry rooms use an average of 3,595 gallons a year per apartment. This is a 3.3 to one ratio. (Source: 2002 Study: A National Study of Water and Energy Consumption in Multifamily Housing)• Residents with in-unit washers do many more, smaller and less-efficient loads of laundry than residents utilizing a common-area laundry facility. (Source: 2002 Study: A National Study of Water and Energy Consumption in Multifamily Housing)
•Electricity usage of in-unit applications is close to 5 times higher compared to common- area laundry rooms and gas usage is 5.2 times higher. (Source: 2002 Study: A National Study of Water and Energy Consumption in Multifamily Housing)
• Over 15 million American households, totaling approximately 32 million people, live in apartments. (Source: National Multi-housing Council)
•US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends common-area laundry facilities as a valuable retrofitting tool for multifamily properties. (Source: 2002 HUD Report: Retrofitting Apartment Buildings to Conserve Water)
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