Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?

The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.

Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.


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Michael Chare

Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?

The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.

Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.


The main benefit would be having a bigger diameter drum. It more or
less avoids the necessity to iron most items if you take the clothes out
whilst still warm she tells me. A warning buzzer to tell you it has
finished is a great help.

On 02/09/2014 20:05, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?

The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.

Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.



Heat pump type probably would, but up front cost is steep and depending
on usage you may not see the payback.

Worked out that ours needs to last 4 years on our usage pattern to break
even on purchase price+kWh consumed compared to a non-heat pump type.
Just as well it came with a five year warranty

"Lee" wrote in message
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On 02/09/2014 20:05, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?

The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.

Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.



Heat pump type probably would, but up front cost is steep and depending on
usage you may not see the payback.

Worked out that ours needs to last 4 years on our usage pattern to break
even on purchase price+kWh consumed compared to a non-heat pump type. Just
as well it came with a five year warranty

Don't worry, the cost of electricity will rise, you will et your money back
before that.
Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy cost.

But a problem when it rains when nobody is in.
Brian

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"harryagain" wrote in message
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"Lee" wrote in message
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On 02/09/2014 20:05, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?

The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.

Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.



Heat pump type probably would, but up front cost is steep and depending
on usage you may not see the payback.

Worked out that ours needs to last 4 years on our usage pattern to break
even on purchase price+kWh consumed compared to a non-heat pump type.
Just as well it came with a five year warranty

Don't worry, the cost of electricity will rise, you will et your money
back before that.
Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy
cost.

You can buy a rotary line with a waterproof canopy. They are sold under
the name Rotaire Dryline. We might get one if our aged rotary dryer
pegs out before we do. The resident sewer refuses to contemplate making
a DIY cover in the meantime.

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Robin
reply to address is (meant to be) valid

On 03/09/2014 10:02, Robin wrote:
You can buy a rotary line with a waterproof canopy. They are sold under
the name Rotaire Dryline. We might get one if our aged rotary dryer
pegs out before we do. The resident sewer refuses to contemplate making
a DIY cover in the meantime.


Ooh, didn't know that was a thing Swmbo might be interested in us
procuring one of those...

On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 8:09:54 AM UTC+1, harry wrote:
Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy cost.

Better than that is rotary airer on a dynamo. Generate electricity from the washing twirling round.

Owain

On 03/09/2014 08:09, harryagain wrote:

Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy cost.



Well yes, we have one of those as well but it's not always practical to
use it.

On 03/09/2014 08:09, harryagain wrote:

Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy cost.


I also put a value on my time.

"newshound" wrote in message
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On 03/09/2014 08:09, harryagain wrote:

Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy
cost.


I also put a value on my time.

You don't have to stand there watching it.

In message , harryagain
writes
"newshound" wrote in message
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On 03/09/2014 08:09, harryagain wrote:

Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy
cost.

I also put a value on my time.

You don't have to stand there watching it.

ROFL! We use our rotary dryer as much as possible. Everything smells
better after a good blow outdoors.
--
Graeme

harry wrote:
Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy cost.

How does it compare to a linear dryer? (Single bit of string between two poles).

jgh

In message ,
writes
harry wrote:
Best of all is "rotary dryer". (Bits of string on a pole) Zero energy cost.

How does it compare to a linear dryer? (Single bit of string between
two poles).

jgh
Combined solar and wind now that is energy efficient.
--
bert

On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:05:07 PM UTC+1, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?
The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.
Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.

Just hang them in the wardrobe and use a fan or dehumidifier to dry them in situ.


NT

wrote on 9/3/2014 :
On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:05:07 PM UTC+1, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?
The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.
Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.

Just hang them in the wardrobe and use a fan or dehumidifier to dry them in
situ.


NT

Or a dehumidifier plus fan in a larger space, works great and very
efficient.

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Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

Harry Bloomfield wrote:
wrote on 9/3/2014 :
On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:05:07 PM UTC+1, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?
The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.
Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.

Just hang them in the wardrobe and use a fan or dehumidifier to dry them in situ.


NT

Or a dehumidifier plus fan in a larger space, works great and very efficient.

Seconded.

On 02/09/2014 20:05, Michael Chare wrote:
Is a new tumble dryer likely to be more efficient and offer much of a
cost saving as compared to the 25+ year old one that I have now?

The dryer lives in my detached garage so there is minimal benefit from
any heat that it give out.

Certainly a feature to switch the drier off automatically when the
clothes are dry would be a benefit.

That would be the main gain IMHO. The basic physics obviously remain the
same, but more intelligent control will save money spent drying already
dry clothes.


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Cheers,

John.

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