tumble dryer withdrawal pains

Mine started tripping the power a couple of years ago and I decided not to replace it. I miss it for some things and am tempted to replace it but am trying to wait until I downsize in case I don't have the space for one. i used to think if I had to give something up it would be the dishwasher but now I'm not so sure. I still refuse to iron most things but it does require careful stretching and hanging without the tumble drier. and towels are much softer after tumbling!

They do help remove dog hairs too….

How long do you have to leave the dog in for... smirk.
Sorry, joke!!!

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Just to say the TD I ordered has very simple controls, a button for high heat or low heat and a timer ranging from 20 mins to around two hours.Just what I want, no fancy programmes.
Also just to say to posters with really ancient TD’s be very wary and replace if you can, old TD can be dangerous and catch fire.

Have you considered a dry soon from Lakeland? Very cheap to run. I love mine.

Onthemoors -my old one was a Creda too - they were obviously built to last. Miss Adventure - don’t think they do still make them, didn’t see that brand when I was researching new driers and certainly the assistant in Curry’s had never heard of the brand.

midgey

Be careful if you are planning to put your drier in an outside place, my marvellous drier is not prepared to work if it is too cold. Not a lot of use in the winter!

That’s why we didn’t but a heat pump tumble drier as ours is in the garage along with our washing machine and freezer. We have a condenser type and are very pleased with it. I line dry in the warmer months but use it in the colder months and I always use it for towels because it’s the only way I can get soft towels.

Oh, I must have the wrong brand then.
I was amazed at how many of the older ones came up.

i recently bought a meaco dehidifier with laundry mode, i spread my laundry on clother airer in kitchen plug it in,6 hours a few pence an hour to run turn washing after 3 hours,evan the thickest towels are a lot dryer thenm i finish what i can in tumble dryer for a short time, its made a real difference,will dry out side once wether picks up.

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I have a 2 year old heat pump dryer, plumbed in so no emptying water trays etc. I do not use it regularly as I have a fully tiled bathroom with good radiator and quite sunny position (for the rare day sun shines) I nevet use so drying screens over the bath and dry most washing there in the winter. I wouldn't though be without the dryer.

Shelflife, I too have a Bosch tumble dryer (XX7) which thinks it is more intelligent than me (probably correct...). It has never been 100% as the knob is slightly loose and one has to 'wiggle' it to make it work. It was a Mr Lewis purchase but I didn't complain as I should have done. It is very annoying when the machine tells you items are ready and they're bloomin' not!

I use my dryer almost every wash during the winter or wet summer days but have learnt that I don't need to run it for a whole programme (if it lets me).

I tumble large towels for about 20/25 minutes but cotton shirts only for 5 - 8 minutes, hang them on hangers and they are fully dry within hours.

I don't think tumble dryers need to be used for extended periods as the manuals say and if used judiciously, should not be dreadfully expensive to run.

My daughter is extremely 'green' but even she relented (whilst using fabric, not disposable nappies). She tried without but gave up, so you are not alone!