Money saving expert Martin Lewis has advised that using a dehumidifier to tackle damp is likely to be cheaper than using heating. Speaking on his BBC Sounds podcast, Lewis responded to a listener's question about drying washing indoors.
Listener Rob asked: “If I was to buy a dehumidifier, would it be cheaper than using the heating to keep the place dry?” Lewis confirmed that dehumidifiers, being lower wattage than standard heating, would result in lower electricity bills if they work effectively.
Lewis also shared a simple equation to calculate appliance running costs: first, determine the fraction of a kilowatt (1000 watts) the appliance uses. Then, multiply that by 34p (the average cost per kilowatt per hour) for each hour of use.
For more money saving tips, listeners can tune into The Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.
