Putting a tumble dryer into a rented flat - landlady's response

ET1976

getmore4less wrote: »

If there is a supplied washer dryer why not investigate why that is not working properly, get that fixed or changed by the LL.

The dryer part of washer-dryers are rubbish. The load they can take is miniscule and even then takes forever to dry. I had one in my rented place for about 7 years and when it broke down the tenants asked for just a washing machine as a replacement.

Nixer

Another option might be a dehumidifier that has laundry mode. Ours (a Prem-i-Air) will get a load of washing dry in 2-4 hours (tends to be 2 if the room is warm, they are less efficient in cold air but they still work). For us it was a choice of that or a tumble dryer and I think at the time I worked out that the dehumidifier running costs were a shade cheaper than a tumble dryer (per load, assuming the tumble dryer on for one hour) and we're in rented so preferred not to have another big white item to move next time we move house. Plus we also had a slight condensation problem anyway so we were trying to kill 2 birds with one stone.

I guess the advantage of the tumbler is that it takes up less room whilst you are trying to dry things because you'll need airers/clothes horses up whilst you're running the dehumidifier. But when you aren't drying things the dehum takes up hardly any room at all.

bitsandpieces

I use a dehumidifier - quick enough, and less energy use.

I don't see how the Landlady could stop you installing your own tumbledrier, though, if you wanted to do so (aside from giving you notice to leave, of course, which would be rather OTT). One thing to remember is - in terms of neighbours - these things can sound very loud on a hard floor.

jackieb

bitsandpieces wrote: »

I use a dehumidifier - quick enough, and less energy use.

I don't see how the Landlady could stop you installing your own tumbledrier, though, if you wanted to do so (aside from giving you notice to leave, of course, which would be rather OTT). One thing to remember is - in terms of neighbours - these things can sound very loud on a hard floor.

I have a tumble drier, which is kept in the garage, so it's very rarely used, and when it is, it's only for towels when it's been raining for days. There are 6 of us and I manage (at a push sometimes in the winter I admit - but I have a LOT of bedding to wash) but i've heard good things about a dehumidifier. If I were the OP i'd rather try a dehumidifier. When my drier gives up the ghost I won't be getting another.

PasturesNew

I'd choose a dehumidifier over a tumble drier. They're smaller too, portable... and can be used for other purposes (e.g. their intended purpose).

charliee_3

i dont see how she can stop you as long as you aren't drilling, or making holes in anything. i would take photos of the floor around it before you fit it though to show any existing damage or she might try and stiff you for your deposit...

BitterAndTwisted

I wouldn't. While you're running that dehumidifier you've still got clothes hanging all over the place drying. The only advantage over none is that you're not risking horrible condensation in the winter-time.

That landlady is mental: unless one of you is a stay-at-home parent or working from home it's just not practical or realistic to ask someone to only use a tumble-drier between 10am and 4pm. If you're working form home you don't necessarily want to be messing about folding laundry. At least I wouldn't

newleaf

PasturesNew wrote: »

I'd choose a dehumidifier over a tumble drier. They're smaller too, portable... and can be used for other purposes (e.g. their intended purpose).

Another vote for a dehumidifier here. I started using one during the winter because our bathroom extractor fan is pants, and discovered by happy coincidence that my washing (on cothes horse, on landing) dried really quickly.
(I peg out when the weather is fit, but it is usually not for 8 months of the year up here).

...and you can recycle the water!

mrbrightside842

iamana1ias wrote: »

Why are people so obsessed with tumble dryers? They're completely unneccessary, even in a small flat.

I wouldn't be without mine! One of the best things we've bought!

Gwhiz

iamana1ias wrote: »

But clothes aren't truly essential, are they? Really?

If you've nothing constructive to add, I'd stop posting rather than make these completely dumb posts!