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we got a tumble dryer ,tiny dent in front panel
We have done that once - a built-in washer-drier at our old house bought for a massive discount as it had a big dent in the side of it. But it's built-in FFS!!! I was very happy.
We have a Bosch heat pump. Our electricity bill is about £200/year lower than with the vented one
And what about your gas bill. How much has that gone up?
I don’t know about their methodology but this https://thriftyparent.co.uk/home-household/cheapest-way-to-dry-clothes-indoors/ reckons dehumidifier much more expensive.
According to the manufacturers, Meaco, it costs about 15 pence an hour to run a similar product. Like the heated airer most people leave it on overnight for 8 hours to dry a load of washing. This works out at £1.20 per load, quite a lot more than the other two methods mentioned.
15p an hour would need a machine to consume 1200w when running. Ours uses half that in max turbo mode. Normal laundry mode used 500W. Also they say 'most people leave it on overnight for 8 hours to dry a load of washing' - for 'most' I suggest they substitute in the word 'stupid'! Yes, if used badly I guess it would use more energy.
A heat pump one will not work in the garage. Too cold. https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/content/tumble-dryers-buying-guide
And what about your gas bill. How much has that gone up?
It hasn't changed. Why would it?