Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a “demon” appliance in their kitchen. The BBC and ITV star has shed light on an appliance guzzling energy which UK households could find is cheaper to replace amid the Cost of Living crisis.
He said: “Do you know what the real demon appliance is in most people’s houses? The one that you don’t want to use because it’s really expensive – tumble dryers.” The 52-year-old spoke out as his ITV show returned to screens this week.
Speaking on the BBC previously, the Money Saving Expert founder said: “I mean, you’re typically paying up to a quid per load, so dry your clothes on an airer outside to shorten the amount of time you’re using your tumble dryer, or avoid using it completely.
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“Those who have dehumidifiers – that can take some of the moisture out.” He added: “It’s less wattage than the tumble dryer, so it can be more effective.” It comes as MSE forum users have been sharing their money-saving tips.
One typed: “Have a look at heat pump tumble dryers, they might cost a little more to buy but will save money over time as they use much less energy. Many dryers can now be plumbed in to a waste pipe, so could share the washer’s in your situation.”
“My condenser tumble dryer has the tank to empty at the bottom. I’m about to to move mine to on top of the washing machine. This will make it far easier to empty (waist height) than currently where I have to kneel down on the floor to remove it,” a second wrote.
A third said: “Our cheapo BEKO condenser tumble dryer has a drain which goes down the same orifice as the washing machine. haven had to empty a tank for the past dozen years.”