Tumble dryers cost around £1.30 an hour to run
The weather has begun to turn and those long summer days when you can hang clothes on the line to dry have got shorter and cooler. Rising costs will mean many will think twice about using their tumble driers during the winter months and drying clothes on radiators and indoor airers can come with their own problems. However, there could be a solution that won't break the bank.
Dehumidifiers are the little-known secret to drying your laundry without the need for expensive heating, according to Birmingham Live. The website writes they suck the moisture out of the air, leaving more room for the damp from the clothes, but eliminate any condensation, dampness and mould which can come from drying laundry in in the your home during the colder months.
While using dehumidifiers won't dry your clothes as quickly as a tumble dryers, they are much more energy efficient. Tumble dryers cost around £1.30 per hour to run, while a decent dehumidifier will cost just 1.2p.Depending on the room temperature, a dehumidifier will take around four to five hours to do the same job as a tumble dryer in one hour. And it seems manufacturers have clicked on the use.
Some dehumidifiers now have a laundry mode, which runs the appliance at its highest fan speed and aims to lower the humidity by 40%. Not only does that work by pulling in moist air, it also pushes out warmer air than the room temperature in colder months. Department stores and online-only retailers offer a range of products and varying prices. Amazon has plenty of options starting from just under £40.
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