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Need a new tumble dryer - energy ratings?

oldskoo1 · 2014-09-05 09:57:40

Time to replace our tiny tumble dryer of about 15 years. Its so old i don't even recognise the name. I have no idea how much electricity it uses. I'm confused how they rate these things Most dryers seem to use around 500-550kwh annual and some of these get B ratings However I've seen a few cheaper dryers rated C but use…

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dave030445 Posts: 1,001 Forumite

6 September 2014 at 7:50PM

oldskoo1 wrote: »

So is it cheaper to run a spin cycle in the wm and then finish it off in any dryer? The cheapest dryer I can find I suppose

These I'm sure are great but they are nearly 1k. The zanussi one I saw was £200. The samsung one would have to last 12 years to break even assuming the zanussi breaks every 3 years.

1k where do you shop "Harrods" they are about £600 but as ive said before you get what you pay for

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