Do Tumble Dryers use alot of electricity???
I am thinking of getting one.
2006-09-24 21:55:10 · 18 answers · asked by brown eyes 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The maximum would be 3000 watts, or about 27p per hour if it was heating continuously and set to high, however in practice the element will cycle on and off and the actual cost will be about two thirds of that in the first hour or so and about half for the second hour, if required, as less heat will be required. I would estimate that a load taking two hours to dry would cost about 30p max.
2006-09-24 22:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, no. I bought my tumble dryer (a basic model, but with A rating for Energy consumption) two years ago, and I can honestly say that my weekly electricity costs are not appreciatively different. When I moved into this house, there was a powercard meter and although this is slightly more expensive, it means I never get an unexpected bill. I put between 2 and 3 cards in per week - this has not changed since using the dryer, which is just about every day. As long as your washing machine has a high spin, and most of the water is removed, it only takes 40-60 mins to dry a full load.
2006-09-24 22:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately dryers use lots of electricity, anything that has a heating element wastes more than an appliance that doesnt heat. Plug in your hair dryer and go watch the electric meter spin, it will make you think twice about the dryer
2006-09-24 23:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a guy who runs a hostel for backpackers, His electricity bill using tumble drier was £400 a quarter, On my advice he bought a gas tumble drier and now pays £100 a quarter
Hope that answers your question.
2006-09-24 22:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, yes they do. They consume about as much energy as a kettle when they are heating up the air. It'll cost you about 30-50pence each time you use one (thats around £3.50 a week if used once a day for about an hour). Better to drip dry your clothes and use that money on something else!
2006-09-24 21:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it!
Once you have one you will never hang another item of washing on the line.
Yes they use a lot of power.
Tumble dryers and dish washers are items you say you can't see why people have them but once you have them you can't live without them.
2006-09-24 22:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by Todd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have had one at home for several years and haven't found that big an increase in the bills, actually, you save a great deal, because you need to do very little ironing.
2006-09-24 21:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the RPM, but in general the energy consumption ranges between 2-4kWh.
2006-09-24 21:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by Λиδѓεy™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! Any appliance that uses a heating element will use a lot of electricity.
2006-09-24 21:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're awful things. Use up TONS of energy, bad for the environment and your monthly bill LOL
If you 100% must get one try and look for the best energy rating.
2006-09-24 21:58:30 · answer #10 · answered by DemonicaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋