Tumble Dryer Cost

[Munkul]

Our beko condensing drier works great, its just the basic one but the heat exchanger condenser seems to work really well, warm air heats the house but no apparent humidity, its probably less humid than cooking. It's quite satisfying emptying out the water tank knowing that a vented drier would have wasted all that energy evaporating it out of the wall.

 

[addjunkie]

Our beko condensing drier works great, its just the basic one but the heat exchanger condenser seems to work really well, warm air heats the house but no apparent humidity, its probably less humid than cooking. It's quite satisfying emptying out the water tank knowing that a vented drier would have wasted all that energy evaporating it out of the wall.

We use a condenser dryer as the wall behind it is 700 mm thick, and it its was easier than bashing a 4 inch hole through! No signs of damp air at all in the utility room its in either.

I have looked at building a small commercial laundry in our spare barn for the holiday cottage laundry, as we currently send it out. But with the juice used by the big quick dryer And linen press, I don't think we would save very much, by the time I paid the cleaner the extra time to do it.

 

[Keith 66]

We had a smart meter (3 phase) fitted about a month ago, interesting to see the consumption. We have a tumble drier but have only ever used it in the winter, In any case it is never put on at night due to the running cost.
We have solar panels that face south & they will provide approx 4kw on a sunny day so will drive appliances such as washing machine, dryer & dishwasher during the day. We only run them one at a time too.
Normally we just hang stuff outside or on an airer in the bathroom. In there is a heated towel rail, White painted one, when we fitted it we read that the chrome ones were about 15% less efficient due to poor heat transfer.
The smart meter takes us back to the days of our Dads worshiping the little wheel on the meter in the cupboard going around turning off lights and unplugging the telly from the wall "They can catch fire if you leave them plugged in you know!".

 

[ajlelectronics]

Only telling you what I find. The lint doesn't magically appear out of thin air.

Of course it doesn't, any more than the carpet pile does. What I am saying is that the evidence is of previous damage, which is now being removed. It is not evidence that the current process has damaged it.

 

[winchman]

We had a heat pump dryer which failed during 3 year warrantee period. Manufacturer said no parts to repair so gave us a generous refund which was enough to buy a new condensing dryer. Noticeable difference time the heat pump type took to dry so wouldn't entertain another.

We went for a heat pump dryer, Winchwoman said rightly so its expensive so go for a better brand, bought a Bosch, it lasted 3 days, Bosch wanted to fix it but AO gave me a refund.

 

[angellonewolf]

We had a smart meter (3 phase) fitted about a month ago, interesting to see the consumption. We have a tumble drier but have only ever used it in the winter, In any case it is never put on at night due to the running cost.
We have solar panels that face south & they will provide approx 4kw on a sunny day so will drive appliances such as washing machine, dryer & dishwasher during the day. We only run them one at a time too.
Normally we just hang stuff outside or on an airer in the bathroom. In there is a heated towel rail, White painted one, when we fitted it we read that the chrome ones were about 15% less efficient due to poor heat transfer.
The smart meter takes us back to the days of our Dads worshiping the little wheel on the meter in the cupboard going around turning off lights and unplugging the telly from the wall "They can catch fire if you leave them plugged in you know!".

intresting to know if thats true but i ve knowna few painted towel rads but the painted one dont seam to last as long before they get rust marks on and thats a bit stupid as they are supposed to have towel hung on them

in our bathroom in both ours houses we had new white towel rails i fitted both only lasted 3 or 4 years then i took it out fitted a new chrome towel rail and its been there for over 5 years and still as new

 

[Keith 66]

Just googled again & some sites are claiming chrome rads as 20 to 30% less heat output which is quite a lot!

 

[Colin Barron]

Of course it doesn't, any more than the carpet pile does. What I am saying is that the evidence is of previous damage, which is now being removed. It is not evidence that the current process has damaged it.

Our old, very quick cycle gas drier filters produced loads of fluff whereas the slow heat pump drier produces much less and there is a saving on iron electric because they don't come out tangled together. The only complaints against the Miele heat pump driers is they take a couple of hours to dry the clothes and they makes a slight click as the drum rotates, due to the drum sensor brushes which contact the rotating drum.

 

[premmington]

Our old, very quick cycle gas drier filters produced loads of fluff whereas the slow heat pump drier produces much less and there is a saving on iron electric because they don't come out tangled together. The only complaints against the Miele heat pump driers is they take a couple of hours to dry the clothes and they makes a slight click as the drum rotates, due to the drum sensor brushes which contact the rotating drum.

In bold - very valid point - most tumble dried clothes don't need ironing (which has a cost saving).

 

[Colin Barron]

Just googled again & some sites are claiming chrome rads as 20 to 30% less heat output which is quite a lot!

If the heat from a chrome rail is not enough then the Myson (thorn as was) with rounded tops, don't rust at the top.

 

[bricol]

Just googled again & some sites are claiming chrome rads as 20 to 30% less heat output which is quite a lot!

Doesn't that also mean something similar less in heat you need to put in to keep it warm though?

 

[bricol]

In bold - very valid point - most tumble dried clothes don't need ironing (which has a cost saving).

Oh dear . . . I'm going to have to go buy an iron so I can save money by not using it . . .

I fib . . I do own an iron (and now have two domestic irons from my mums, and two big, heavy, dressmakers irons of different (heavy) weights - they need the old fashioned plug in leads though), and an ironing board - gets used once in a blue moon when I need a pressed white shirt for funerals/weddings etc.

Although the first time I used it in a couple of years was to iron some reused wrapping paper so it didn't look quite so bad

 

[premmington]

Oh dear . . . I'm going to have to go buy an iron so I can save money by not using it . . .

I fib . . I do own an iron (and now have two domestic irons from my mums, and two big, heavy, dressmakers irons of different (heavy) weights - they need the old fashioned plug in leads though), and an ironing board - gets used once in a blue moon when I need a pressed white shirt for funerals/weddings etc.

Although the first time I used it in a couple of years was to iron some reused wrapping paper so it didn't look quite so bad

Wifey got some steam thing built into an iroing board - whole thing looks a mystery to me...

 

[prepman]

I find that when sandblasting outside, a winter day is the best as it's the dryest.
I have sandblasted in a snow storm.

Might be a better solution for my underwear.

 

[MattF]

and there is a saving on iron electric because they don't come out tangled together.

Ironing. I dimly recall such a thing. Mine come off the airer, folded, into the wardrobe. Never ironed whilst here.

 

[MattF]

The smart meter takes us back to the days of our Dads worshiping the little wheel on the meter in the cupboard

Only if you let it.

I refuse point blank to be a slave to meter readings. Comfort & convenience cost what they cost. I'm not willing to sacrifice those, nowadays.

 

[prepman]

Ironing. I dimly recall such a thing. Mine come off the airer, folded, into the wardrobe. Never ironed whilst here.

Everything is drip-dry if you leave it long enough......years of dodging hotel laundry bills...maninasuitcase.

 

[6ply]

Bosch clasixx 7 condensing tumble dryer. Several years old.

Clamp meter reading

7.5 A

I've never timed how long a load takes to dry, but will do so now.

 

[6ply]

Update... It's now gone up to 10A

 

[Milkybars]

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