tumble dryer withdrawal pains

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!

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.

Ahem...

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

😂

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

They do help remove dog hairs too….

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!

We gave the tumble dryer to my sister as soon as ours were out of terry nappies in about 1975. The dehumidifier we bought then is still going and stands under the Sheila Maid rack. In our downsize it's now in my bedroom which was DH's workroom, but I see no point in moving it. Only my clothes etc now.

I did without a tumble drier for a few years when we had a very effective extractor fan in the bathroom and washing dried overnight. After moving I tried to manage without it recently succumbed to a heat pump drier. It's amazing, can't imagine a winter with all the stuff over radiators. Every cycle it removes pints of water which would make the house damp and mouldy.

I too got rid of my td when I downsized and after asking around I got a dehumidifier. Cheap to run but takes a lot longer than a tumble dryer.

I think they still sell Credas.
I looked at all those kind of brands, because they've been around years, so I thought they'd be a safe bet.

That's a long time though!!! Fabulous!

My Creda TD is 47 years old, still working marvellously! Keep it in the garage & just pop out to use it in the winter. Just an On. & Off switch & 2. Heater settings.

My small- 3kg - 30 yr old tumble drier packed up just before Christmas, only had an on or off button and a timer. Was in the spare bedroom and I had to hang the venting hose out of the window- but it never bothered me and served me well. Although I never used it that much, I panicked and thought I couldn’t do without it, especially over Christmas with extra sheets and towels. Took ages to source a new one - they don’t make them that small anymore and there were so many fancy options. Finally settled with a Beco 7kg condenser, still smallish by today’s standard, one of the cheapest ones and was worried it was too cheap - but so far I’ve been really pleased and I’m sure I’m using less electricity as it’s more efficient. Prefer to hang outside if possible or shirts etc hung on a hanger and straight into the airing cupboard where they dry well. But the tumble drier is a good back up and it’s lovely not to have to hang the hose out of the window, especially in wet/windy weather.

I have never had one. I have always had a utility room, garage or somewhere indoors with extra warmth and either a chimney or window over it to take away the humidity.

I must agree damp in the hosue would always worry me bcause of the dangers of mould.

That's my dream, if I ever win the lottery (which I don't do, so possibly unrealistic)
A lovely utility room.
Sigh.

MissAdventure

I specifically looked for one that had an on/off button, and a cool/hot setting.
That's all!
I couldnt cope with a dashboard of options.

A BiL has a laundry room at his huge place in France - two washers, two condenser dryers - with about 10 options in French! - ready to fold, ready to iron, extra dry, etc.

I do quite like the condenser type though - just take the thing out and tip the water down the sink.

Mine is an old android phone, by the way, not "the latest iphone" so I don't know if this app is suitable or anything.

I use mine to get the creases out of my washing. Only have it on for a short time and then use my dehumidifier to dry things. I do tumble dry my dogs bedding which is Sherpa fleece and dries very quickly.

Well, if I put my heavy washing out now, it'll take 28 hours to dry.
Anyway, hopefully this is the link to the app...

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.solarr.drytimer