request from lodger to use electric heater to dry clothes

Talc1234

Zorz wrote: »

I wouldn't dwell too much on this error by a typical layperson, but when it comes from a science teacher...:eek:

My electric fan (Not fan heater) uses 40 watts of electricity every hour. This means it uses it uses 1 Kw of electricity ( 1 unit) every 25 hours.

So using it to assist drying my clothes for 8 hours consumes 32% of a Kw / unit (which costs about 5p).

I suggest Zorz that YOU are the one needing science lessons. Happy to assist you
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

sentinel7

Talc1234 wrote: »

My electric fan (Not fan heater) uses 40 watts of electricity every hour. This means it uses it uses 1 Kw of electricity ( 1 unit) every 25 hours.

So using it to assist drying my clothes for 8 hours consumes 32% of a Kw / unit (which costs about 5p).

I suggest Zorz that YOU are the one needing science lessons. Happy to assist you
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I think he was getting at the point that Watts is already a rate (Joules per second), which a science teacher really should know!


So you really mean you use 40 watts (irrespective of time), which means that it uses 1 kW.Hour in 25 hours.

usa1

katejo wrote: »

Yesterday a man came to view the room in my house. I eventually turned him down because he wanted to bring an electric heater with him, partly to provide extra heat in his room but mainly to dry clothes after washing. My main objection (aside from the cost of using the washing machine very frequently and the cost of electricity) was safety. You would only have to accidentally leave it on one 1 occasion to cause a fire. I suspect that the insurance wouldn't pay up.
This request took me by surprise a bit. Has anyone else been asked by lodgers (or tenants) to allow this?
My house does have a good central heating system so he shouldn't need an extra heater.

My lodgers dry their clothes on the radiator or on a radiator airer. None have every asked to bring an electric heater, Yet!!


You did the right thing to turn him down. Or you could of put up the rent to cover the extra electrical usage.

BitterAndTwisted

How much do you suggest landlords charge their lodgers for the damage the condensation causes by drying laundry in bedrooms?

katejo

djdee wrote: »

Thankfully he asked you first before you accepted him. But be wary, my lodger has installed a fridge and uses an electric clothes dryer without my permission. This has caused huge problems with condensation in her room and the double glazed window seals are now gone which will probably cost me hundreds of pounds to put right. I have addressed the issue of drying her clothes in her room and pointed out that I dry my clothes at the launderette which is walking distance from my flat. Her reply was that she doesn't have a car! Neither do I, I walk there. I'm 52 and she's 29. I too am running out of tolerance for having paying lodgers. My last 3 lodgers were great, no problems at all. Sorry for the rant.

I wouldn't expect a lodger to use a launderette as I wouldn't do so myself except in emergency. The cost would build up quickly and I have no launderette near me and don't drive either. However it is fine to put large towels and bedding outside on a dry day. I provide a decent quality clothes horse which can be used on the landing by the bedroom door or near the radiator in the room if the weather is wet.

katejo

usa1 wrote: »

My lodgers dry their clothes on the radiator or on a radiator airer. None have every asked to bring an electric heater, Yet!!


You did the right thing to turn him down. Or you could of put up the rent to cover the extra electrical usage.

I don't want to put the rent up to cover it. My current rent is reasonable for my area and I would have to declare even more to the taxman at the end of the year.

angelbeefpie

Lakeland do a heated airer...list fabulous and is equivalent to 3-5per hour!! Highly recommend!

CharlieBilly

Or use a dehumidifier which not only dries clothes but dehumidifiers the room

usa1

katejo wrote: »

I don't want to put the rent up to cover it. My current rent is reasonable for my area and I would have to declare even more to the taxman at the end of the year.

I understand the taxman issue, around here the average market rate PA is so low, its not a problem..


I hope you find someone great...

usa1

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

How much do you suggest landlords charge their lodgers for the damage the condensation causes by drying laundry in bedrooms?

I dont think it would charge, but I would offer my dehumidifier and suggest airing the room better. I would offer to hang out the lodgers clothes on the outside line, when I put my own out..:p