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Need new tumble dryer should I get a heat pump one?

nelliedeen · 2023-02-26 15:47:07

My tumble dryer is on it's last legs, it squeals, I think the bearing is going. It is about 10 years old. It is in my garage and I don't think the damp is doing it any good, plus on damp days it takes ages to dry the clothes even though it vents to outside. I had a power meter connected to it and it has used 420 kWh in the…

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Alnat1 Posts: 3,925 Forumite

27 February 2023 at 12:28PM edited 27 February 2023 at 12:30PM

+1 for Bosch and never having to iron

I also recommend the rubber type dryer balls. Have done experiments and they really do cut drying time by around 25%.

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