Drying clothes indoors without the damp
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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
- Dehumidifier vs tumble dryer for laundry: cost per loadCompare the cost of drying a load of washing with a dehumidifier or a tumble dryer, using your machine's figures and your own unit rate.
- How to stop condensation without buying anythingFree ways to cut condensation at home: ventilation, making less moisture, steady heating and wiping. Do these before you buy a dehumidifier.
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
- Energy Saving Trust advice on condensation and ventilation (Energy Saving Trust), awaiting check
- NHS guidance on damp and mould and your health (NHS), awaiting check