Shoppers scramble to buy ‘game changer’ gadget that costs 5p to run and helps dry two loads of washing in four hours
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IT'S that time of year when it’s no longer convenient to dry our clothes outside on a line anymore.
Thanks to harsh weather and high energy bills many of us are trying to figure out a way to dry our clothes quickly and affordably.
If you find yourself in a similar predicament your solution might be a dehumidifier.
Dehumidifiers are typically used to help get rid of damp in homes.
People normally use them to keep their homes damp-free while drying their clothes inside the house.
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And the best part about them is they are very cheap to run.
One shopper rushed to Facebook to share the game-changing method she had developed.
Taking inspiration from Martin Lewis, the shopper said she started using a dehumidifier to wash two loads of clothes in just four hours.
She said: “Today I took delivery of a dehumidifier unit. It was one recommended by Martin Lewis as a good way to dry washing in the winter months.”
The shopper explained the dehumidifier came with a laundry function.
are quite pricey at £190 in Argos, but Meaco reckons a dehumidifier of this size costs just 5p an hour to run.
If you're looking for something a little cheaper Currys has a, these are a bit smaller so would be suited to smaller rooms.
Currys says prevent condensation and damp and comes with a two-year guarantee.
Don’t forget as well there is always the option of a non-electric dehumidifier.
Similar to electric dehumidifiers, they work by sucking extra moisture out of the air, but these have the added bonus of being completely free to run.
Most supermarkets sell these online and in-store for a few bob, Savers even have a deal where you can get three for £2.79.
Insulation tips
Here are some other insulation hacks you could try this winter.
Draught excluders are another great hack, they stop cold air coming in from underneath draughty doors.
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You can get some for as little as a fiver in most stores but a thick blanket rolled up will work just as well.
Other things that can help include not leaving your clothes to dry on radiators, and always cooking with ventilation.