Dehumidifier vs tumble dryer for laundry: cost per load
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Dehumidifier size and running-cost calculator
Worked example
For a heated bedroom and a made-up 200 W dehumidifier run for 8 hours a day on a 25p/kWh tariff:
- Suggested type: compressor (the room is heated).
- Energy: 200 W × 8 h = 1.6 kWh a day.
- Cost: £0.40 a day, £2.80 a week, £72.80 over the October to March season (182 days).
Source: Manufacturer documentation, awaiting check
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Related guides
- Drying clothes indoors without the dampHow to dry washing indoors without condensation and mould: where to put the airer, ventilation, spin speed, and whether a dehumidifier or tumble dryer costs less per load.
- How much does a dehumidifier cost to run?Work out what a dehumidifier costs to run per day, week and winter: watts × hours × your unit rate. Worked example and free calculator.
Sources
- Desiccant dehumidifiers keep working in cold rooms, where compressor models extract less (Manufacturer documentation), awaiting check
- Manufacturer sizing guide: extraction capacity by home size (Manufacturer documentation), awaiting check
- NHS guidance on damp and mould and your health (NHS), awaiting check