Martin Lewis has issued a warning to households over the use of tumble dryers as the weather changes
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis is advising households to opt for a dehumidifier to dry their clothes, rather than relying on what he calls a 'demon appliance'. As January's chill sets in and the days of clear, dry weather are behind us, many are struggling with the challenge of drying clothes indoors, which can lead to issues such as mould, condensation, mildew, and garments that just don't smell fresh.
It continues: "An example 9kg condenser tumble dryer uses 5.2 kWh for a full load and approx 617 kWh annually. This means a cost of £1.29 per cycle and £153.39 annually – that's almost as much as a vented model." Discussing dehumidifiers on The Martin Lewis Podcast available on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Music, the financial journalist Martin Lewis highlighted the cost-effectiveness of using these appliances. He pointed out: "Many dehumidifiers have different wattages – the one I checked out was 200W."
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