Spin Dryer help / recommendations?

Thistle-down

I am thinking about getting a spin dryer - my oh has terrible hayfever and pollen allergies so can't dry any clothing, towels or bedding outside. We have a tumble dryer but try not to use it often because of the cost.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a spin dryer? I will try freecycle first but if we end up buying one, we are hoping to get one with a 2800 spin. I have no idea which brands are reliable. I have asked relatives but had sarcastic replies like "why would you want one of those horrible old things....?"

Many thanks!!

Thistle-down

doesn't anybody have a spin dryer? Are they a big hassle then?

System

Hi i bought a spin dryer about 12 months ago with the idea of saving money as i tumble dry a lot of my washing. Yes well that was the idea. However, i didnt find it spun as much more water out of my clothes as i would have thought. So i spent £100 on a thing thats cluttering up my kitchen that hasnt really saved me the money i was hoping it would. I wouldnt buy a new one again.

Thistle-down

Thanks judi - do you know what speed your spin dryer is?

System

Thistle-down wrote:

Thanks judi - do you know what speed your spin dryer is?

2600 spin speed i think. My washer is 1600. Yes theres a heck of the difference between the two, but its only the towels that benefit from the spin dryer. Nylons and acrylics come out of my washer almost dry anyway because they arent absorbant. Poly cotton bed linen dont benefit from spin drying either.

dianasnan

I bought a Creda debonair from a charity sale for £8 (electrically tested) and it has been invauable for towels in the winter. If my Grandaughter gets mucky I can quickly handwash her clothes and spin them, tumble dry and have them back on within about 20 mins. Pillows come out nearly dry. saves waiting 18 mins for my machine to do a final rinse and spin.I have the gravity one that lets the water out the front nozzle.
If you have the space and get one free or cheap go for it but I wouldn,t pay £100 new.

newleaf

I used to have one, before I had a washing machine, it was great for handwashed items but I doubt you will get any more out of things that have been through an automatic washing machine.

System

I would echo what the previous poster said, theres no way i would pay £100 for a new one again.

Thing is, i was offered one free from a friend but hubby didnt want to travel the distance involved.:mad:

Grumpysally

Have just 'inherited' an old spin dryer. No instructions included. I have used one in the past but only ever for spinning hand washed stuff. Ive read here and in Janey Lee Grace's book that an extra spin in one of these can signifiacntly reduce your drying time.
So:
How much water can I expect to extract from washing that has already been spun in a front loader automatic at 1200 spin?

How long can I leave it to spin?

How much can I reasonably put in it and not come out with something so creased I spend more time and energy ironing it than I would have done in the first place? :rolleyes:
Any other tips?
Thanks Ax

moggins

I don't know much about these but I do know you don't have to spin it for long, about 3 - 5 minutes I think?

I'd like one too but we don't have the room.

foreverskint

I have one of these and get around half a litre of water out per load, after about a 5 minute spin. Things don't get too creased if you put them in carefully and get them out as soon as.