26p to run my tumble drier, isn't that low?

mousegirl

thanks guys - think I'll try and manage for now - well the test will be next winter I guess when there'll be five of us!

and I don't believe I'm using anymore gas/elec than normal either, it's just the charges that have bumped up my bill I'm sure - will have to look to change supplier from npower to someone else

I seem to feel that a lot of people I speak to regarding tumble dryers only use them for finishing off - which isn't really what I wanted, I don't see the point in that, I wanted one to be able to dry my washing completely - but not at the cost of higher bills

thanks again!

kjsmith7

As for the tumble dryer, mine's quite old (rented house, so we're lucky we've got one at all really) and it costs around 98p for one hour. For this reason, we don't really use it unless strictly necessary. We use clothes horses/maidens, radiators etc. and the line when it's dry.

I think a tumble dryer is a nice thing to have for when things don't exactly go to plan, but at the same time it's one of those things you have to be careful with due to costs.

Magentasue

mousegirl wrote: »

I seem to feel that a lot of people I speak to regarding tumble dryers only use them for finishing off - which isn't really what I wanted, I don't see the point in that, I wanted one to be able to dry my washing completely - but not at the cost of higher bills

thanks again!

I used to use my tumble dryer for 95% of drying washing throughout the winter when I was working full-time. The electricity DD went up and up but it wasn't a problem. Now I only work part time and although I could use the tumble drier instead of airers, there are other things I'd rather spend the money on.

dannymccann

tibtib wrote: »

A friend of mine recently moved into an all inclusive bill wise flat. She promptly brought a tumble drier, something she could not afford otherwise the time investments in actually just putting the clothes in and an hour there dry has been huge on her behalf!

Usually these types of contracts have a clause stating an average amount per month is called 'fair use'. If it is found the tenant is grossly abusing the 'al inclusive' the landlord usually has the right to levy the difference. I may be wrong though, if it doesnt say it anywhere in the contract she is free to kill the planet as much as possible :cool:

The original tumble drier issue. We are 2 adults in a 2 bed property, we have no space for a tumble drier and instead have airers in the spare room with a mini-dehumid to stop any nasty damp from appearing (it charges up in the wall, 3 hours at 50w :T ), and radiator hangers for underwear and small bits, everything (apart from jeans and coats etc) is dry within 24 hours, but bring on the sunshine so we can start to use the spare room again! :rotfl:

jimexbox

A tumble dry is pretty essential if you have young kids. I just wish they would build them with some sort of direct chain drive. Ive had to replace two belts in the last 3 yrs. I do it myself so the cost for both was only 20 odd quid.

If you have ever taken one apart you will realise there is next to nothing in them, they must make a nice profit on them.

Magentasue

jimexbox wrote: »

A tumble dry is pretty essential if you have young kids.

Essential?

I don't think so.

Cardew

kjsmith7 wrote: »

As for the tumble dryer, mine's quite old (rented house, so we're lucky we've got one at all really) and it costs around 98p for one hour. .

You have made a mistake with your calculations.

The maximum a tumble dryer can use is 3kWh in an hour(and in practice it will be a lot less)

So you should not be paying more than 12p/kWh so 36p max.

jimexbox

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Magentasue

;18679999]Essential?

I don't think so.[/quote]


Its 10pm at night, your 2yrs old has been sick over their growbag. I would say it pretty essential.

Magentasue

jimexbox wrote: »

Its 10pm at night, your 2yrs old has been sick over their growbag. I would say it pretty essential.

Useful, agreed. Essential, no.

If you can afford to buy and run a tumble drier, fair enough. But a lot of people struggle to feed their children adequately let alone feed their electricity meter for luxuries such as tumble driers.

jimexbox

Magentasue wrote: »

Useful, agreed. Essential, no.

If you can afford to buy and run a tumble drier, fair enough. But a lot of people struggle to feed their children adequately let alone feed their electricity meter for luxuries such as tumble driers.

I quite agree. Although I talk to folk who say they are struggling to pay their gas and electric, but they have Sky, smoke and drink. Its all about what your priorities are.