As the weather gets colder, many of us will turn back to our tumble dryers to help dry clothes quickly, but there is a way to avoid the extra costs and still get your clothes dry overnight. The end of summer has arrived, and with it, the need for tumble dryers as we bid farewell to drying laundry in the sunshine. The shift in the weather is undoubtedly set to increase our energy costs with figures from the Energy Trust revealing that tumble dryers, along with washing machines and dishwashers, account for 14 percent of households' energy usage.
Some dryers can even use up to £1.76 per cycle, which can quickly accumulate, the Mirror reports. So, how can we avoid sky-high household bills this winter? While some opt to hang their washing around the house, it's not recommended due to the potential increase in home moisture, leading to mould and damp, not to mention unpleasant smelling clothes.
However, fans of cleaning and homeware expert Mrs Hinch may have found a solution. Posting in a Facebook group named 'Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It', one user shared: "I use a clothes airer with a dehumidifier, it dries faster than my tumble dryer". Another agreed: "I swear by my dehumidifier.
Hang the clothes in the utility room, shut the door and a load is dry in four hours". A third added: "Wouldn't be without [my dehumidifier]. Scary how much water it takes.
No damp problems anymore and our clothes are dry overnight". Dehumidifiers have been previously hailed for sucking out moisture from dam.