Journalist Jackie Annett has saved £215 a year on her energy bills by following Martin Lewis's advice to avoid using a tumble dryer. The MoneySavingExpert founder calls the appliance a 'demon' due to its high energy consumption, costing up to £1.76 per hour to run.
Annett switched to using an electric clothes dryer, the JML DriBUDDI, which costs around 32p per hour. She found it easy to assemble and capable of holding a full washing load, though drying was not particularly fast. However, she appreciated the fresher smell and the convenience of keeping laundry in one place.
Martin Lewis suggests an even cheaper alternative: a dehumidifier, which costs approximately 5p per hour to run. He advises that while the initial outlay is higher, the running costs are significantly lower than a tumble dryer.
With typical annual energy bills around £1,755, cutting out the tumble dryer can lead to substantial savings. More than half of Brits own one, but many are now opting to use it less to reduce costs.
