On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:44:15 +0000, Adenoid Hynkel .
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On Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:23:57 -0000, "CWatters"
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"Adenoid Hynkel ." wrote in message
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A tumble dryer must be the most unessential item known to man. Haven't
used one for many years and don't miss it, or the bills at all. Get
yourself some decent airers and the clothes will be dry in a day
(inside).

It's worth thinking about where the water goes when drying clothes in doors.
The air can only hold so much water so if it isn't condensing out causing
damp then that means you have sufficient ventilation.

Good point. Ventilation is key, we always have windows open although I
am amazed how often people seem to have an aversion to fresh air these
days. Sissies.

What about days when you aren't drying clothes? Do you close the vents? If
not then you probably have too much ventilation on those non-washing days
and might still be wasting energy.

We have heating on timers anyway. As long as you don't walk around in
T-shirts and shorts all day it's fine.

The windows don't need to be open all day, just a few times a day.
Ours are usually open all morning in one form or another. If you see
condensation anywhere then there is not enough ventilation.

We seem to get better results drying indoors than outdoors, clothes
appear softer. On the line outside they tend to go stiff, we don't use
any softener either.

We also use Eco Balls http://www.ecoballsdirect.co.uk/ for everything
apart from our smalls and have no complaints. Must have cut our soap
powder usage down by 90% and saved us a few bob in the process.