Drying clothes - dehumidifier?

[OM2]

I just saw a video with Martin Lewis
He was talking about getting a dehumidifier to dry clothes.

Any advice on this?

I was actually thinking of buying a JML type clothes dryer.

Like this

The above costs £95
Is a 1000w

Just thinking how long it would take to make up the savings in electricity costs?

The cost of a dehumidifier on amazon is £200 on average. Though there are a few for (only a few) fur around £50 - but those, can't judge on the true rating.

 

[JohnD]

If you get the JML type, how will you get the water out of your home?

 

[OM2]

If you get the JML type, how will you get the water out of your home?

Good point.
So what's your suggestion?

 

[Dork Lard]

I use an older version of this type of dehumidifier in the laundry/utility room, often 4x clothes horses of damp washing weekly.

Blyss WDH-316DB 16Ltr Dehumidifier

Order online at Screwfix.com. Ideal for removing excess moisture and controlling damp and condensation. Features automatic shut down, carry handle, LED display and reusable air filter. Suitable for rooms from 30 to 35m³. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 5 minutes.

www.screwfix.com

According to my Tapo it's burning 150w when working, approx 1.6-2.0kwh per week.

 

[JohnD]

Good point.
So what's your suggestion?

You could put it in a small room such as a utility room, that has an effective extractor fan.

Drying wet washing inside your home is a terrible cause of condensation, damp and mould.

Can you afford a tumble drier?

 

[ellal]

There are some low power ones available that still do a good job.
We have 300w Duronic which is also quite quiet, and has a 20L tank which never fills up in a day.

However the best way we've found of drying clothes in the winter is using the stairwell if you have one.
I built a drying frame on a pulley system, and since warm air rises it is very efficient.
Never had any condensation or mould, but then it is a fairly large stairwell.
(oh, and doing an extra high speed spin at the end of the cycle speeds things up)

 

[ellal]

Can you afford a tumble drier?

More to the point, can you afford to run one!

 

[big-all]

Remember the power used by the dehumidifier, providing it doesn't vent outside will be mostly heat to the room so doing two jobs for the same energy

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I use a dehumidifier. Clothes washed in the evening, put on screens in the kitchen 22.30 - 23.00, set to run for 6-8 hours depending on what I've washed. Door closed. Next morning they're usually 75-80% dry, sometimes more. Been doing it this way for years, set up works fine for me.

 

[OM2]

Thanks for all the replies.

The screwfix demudifier is about £150.

Amazon cheap ones look something like this:

Should I save on wasting £50 and go for the £150 screwfix?

Unfortunately, we don't have a small utility room.

Tumble drier, the reason we don't have one is because of a mad woman who lives in my house (AKA the wife).
Previous machine we had a washer dryer. I was never allowed to use the dryer (because of the electricity waste). In 10 years, I managed to use secretly 3 times.
18 months ago, I bought a brand new LG washer - without dryer. She was fuming - angry as a big giant monster - she was fuming there was no dryer built in.

I'm thinking a dehumidfier will be better than the JML type dryer?

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Thanks for all the replies.

The screwfix demudifier is about £150.

Amazon cheap ones look something like this:

Should I save on wasting £50 and go for the £150 screwfix?

Unfortunately, we don't have a small utility room.

Tumble drier, the reason we don't have one is because of a mad woman who lives in my house (AKA the wife).
Previous machine we had a washer dryer. I was never allowed to use the dryer (because of the electricity waste). In 10 years, I managed to use secretly 3 times.
18 months ago, I bought a brand new LG washer - without dryer. She was fuming - angry as a big giant monster - she was fuming there was no dryer built in.

I'm thinking a dehumidfier will be better than the JML type dryer?

I've got this one, a bit more expensive. Had it for years. Needed returned when a few months old but repaired without issue and been running fine ever since.

Meaco 12L Low Energy Platinum Dehumidifier - Free 3 Year Warranty

Meaco Dehumidifiers is the only UK Meaco reseller with a 3 years guarantee. Shop the Meaco 12L compressor dehumidifier at the best price now!

www.meacodehumidifiers.co.uk

 

[hllns]

The cheap small one is a Peltier unit so won't be as good as a proper compressor or desiccant one

 

[Ihavenojob]

We use one of these for drying clothes, also as a means of removing moisture from the air. It also dos a good job of warming a room at the same time.

EcoAir DD1 Desiccant Dehumidifier

Dehumidifier Ecoair has a wide range of dehumidifiers both compressors and desiccant. Please choose either Desiccant Dehumidifier or Compressor Dehumidifier if you know which type you are looking for. EcoAir's recommendation - the DD1 Desiccant Dehumidifier Range EcoAir DD1 Desiccant...

ecoair.org

 

[OM2]

Looking at the specs... I'd say the Meaco looks best.
It costs £50 more than the screwfix one - but if run loads, the costs savings would be made up in a few months.

EcoAir 300 - 580 watts usage per hour?
That's comparing to Meaco's 160 watts per hour
Or screwfix one that is 380 watts per hour (as far as I remember)

 

[pcaouolte]

Desiccant dehumidifiers like the EcoAir DD1 work ok in cold rooms where a compressor dehumidifier can struggle to extract any moisture. They do use more electricity because they warm the air in the room. Different technologies (desiccant or compressor) are suited to different environments.