Best way to use a tumble dryer?

Islandmaid

I,ve been putting stuff on the airer over night, then 'finishing' in the tumble dryer. A 30 minute run usually sorts it rather than 75 mins from washing machine.

Will deff try the towel thing though - wish I could get rid of it all togther, but we,d drown under washing in a week.

sweetilemon

Might not work if yours is one that needs to go out the window but I justify mine ( condenser ) by having it in my bedroom and using it to warm the room as well as dry my clothes. I have to admit I am guilty of using it all year round, well worth the effort of hauling bags of washing up and down the close stairs, stressing about a spot of rain or a neighbours BBQ. A luxury well worth the money IMO. Out of interest does anyone know roughly how much one costs per hour?

FairyPrincessk

Some great tips here--I just wanted to say it sounds like you're in a tough but temporary situation. It is ok to use the tumble dryer--don't feel guilty about it!

I'd also suggest lying thick things flat on top (i.e. sweatshirts) as this can help them dry faster while another load is in the TD.

Icey77

Hurrah DS now has clean, dry clothes for tomorrow!!

I will start tackling Mount Washmore tomorrow morning and I suspect the washing machine and tumble dryer will be going most of the day but it will break the back of the washing

Blooming brilliant thing that tumble dryer :T

Savannah02K

I echo the idea of the 'extra' spin whilst stuff is in the washing machine. I then usually just put stuff on for about 40 mins, 60 mins max but however long I time it for I then also leave the washing in the tumble after it's finished the cycle. I find that the residual heat in the drum lasts for a good hour or so and helps to dry things even more, I've paid for it, so I'm using it LOL!