Saving eletric when drying clothing in drier

diystarter7

I've just about 'dryer balls.'
Been looking on the net and reviews are mixed some say they cut drying time by up to 25%.

Then others cite the type of balls EG, hard plastic, rubber or wool'  - wool being the best

Any experience and any recommendations please,

I've noted they sell for about 10 quid. the rubber ones

saucer

Sorry but this sounds like snake oil to me

Max68

A mate actually told me about this the other day, he was quite impressed with them, and I must chase him up as he was going to send a link.  In the meantime, I wish I could find the right setting on the dryer to save.  No ECO on mine.  Tried regular, cardboard dry, only using for 40 minutes and it all costs.  The irony I used ECO on my dishwasher, and it used more than the regular setting.  The engineer did tell me that years ago!

Emmia

I have some, used when wash / drying my puffa type jackets as it helps avoid clumping. They do create a bit of a racket... no idea if they save energy / cut drying times though.

Alnat1

I have the rubber type (Ecoegg) and have done a test to see if they do make a difference.

I wash our king sized bedding each week on the same cycle so used that as the "control", one week with balls, following week ball-less.

The balls really did cut the drying time by exactly 25%. They do make a bit of noise but worth it to cut down the time. The ones I use have a 10 year guarantee so I think I'll get my money's worth.

Edit. I honestly am a normal consumer not some secret agent for the ball company 

diystarter7

Alnat1 said:

I have the rubber type (Ecoegg) and have done a test to see if they do make a difference.

I wash our king sized bedding each week on the same cycle so used that as the "control", one week with balls, following week ball-less.

The balls really did cut the drying time by exactly 25%. They do make a bit of noise but worth it to cut down the time. The ones I use have a 10 year guarantee so I think I'll get my money's worth.

Edit. I honestly am a normal consumer not some secret agent for the ball company 

@Alnat1
Where did you get you balls from, please?
If they are a max of about 10 quid inc p and p may try

Thanks all - rea, skimmed through a money saving article in th Mail
Thanks again

Alnat1

Brand is Ecoegg, they have an online site you can buy direct from, but the products are also available in some supermarkets and other online sites (often cheaper)

I use their washing Egg too, instead of laundry powder/liquid/tabs.

deannagone

I spin washes again after the wash has finished, and in the last couple of weeks started to use wool balls.  These two things have halved my drying times, if not more.  It does depend to some degree on what you are washing.., my son wears a lot of fleece items, they dry quickly.  I also take the clothes out when they are dry rather than running the tumble dryer to the time it says is required.  So check them at least 2 or three times.  I've managed to save a fortune.  Clothes used to take over two hours to dry, now its an hour, even heavier cotton leggings/towels.  I do check (as I've said) items and take them out as they dry too, so there's more space for the remaining items.  Its a lot more work but it all helps reduce electricity useage. My dryer is a heat pump version so that helps as well. 

I did try using the plastic eggs ages ago but they were very noisy and didn't seem to help reduce washing times.  I'm convinced the wool ones do and there's no rattling noises lol.

My son also expects clothes to be washed every time he wears them (even if its for a few hours) so I check outer clothes for odour and stains and put them back in the drawers quite often.  He hasn't caught on yet lolol. 

I found mine on Amazon - £10 for six.  Well worth the money.

susank

Dryer balls in Home Bargains I saw them but cannot remember price seemed good if I remember.

Mstty

Alnat1 said:

I have the rubber type (Ecoegg) and have done a test to see if they do make a difference.

I wash our king sized bedding each week on the same cycle so used that as the "control", one week with balls, following week ball-less.

The balls really did cut the drying time by exactly 25%. They do make a bit of noise but worth it to cut down the time. The ones I use have a 10 year guarantee so I think I'll get my money's worth.

Edit. I honestly am a normal consumer not some secret agent for the ball company 

I was sceptical, bought a pack of two ecoeggs on a well known online delivery site and used put bedding as the control. Costing me £7.99 (just noticed on subscribe and save which you can cancel after delivery £5.10!!!)

Normally this is on for 50mins but managed to get it down to 45 mins with the ecoeggs so just over 10a% saving and helped even more with creases.

For control tried 45 mins without the ecoeggs and the bedding was not dry.

Approx 100w saving 5 loads a week so will pay for themselves within a year.

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deannagone said:

It does depend to some degree on what you are washing.., my son wears a lot of fleece items, they dry quickly.

Never buy anything denim. It takes forever to dry.