Tumble Dryers

And here lies the first world consumption problem.

It will get to the point where they’ll have no choice but to simply remove the option for a high energy wash in the drive for ever increasing efficiencies.

The AAA+++++++ washing machine is only that rating if you use the eco cycle, otherwise it’s not really any better than one from 15-20 years ago.
 
b0rn2sk8 said:
And here lies the first world consumption problem.

It will get to the point where they’ll have no choice but to simply remove the option for a high energy wash in the drive for ever increasing efficiencies.

The AAA+++++++ washing machine is only that rating if you use the eco cycle, otherwise it’s not really any better than one from 15-20 years ago.
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The efficiency ratings on washers / driers is only lip service to being green anyway, it helps the manufacturers to advertise rather than make an actual difference to emissions. There are far bigger sources of energy usage in homes than washer / driers (turn the thermostat down to 18c instead of 21c for example).
 
ci_newman said:
The efficiency ratings on washers / driers is only lip service to being green anyway, it helps the manufacturers to advertise rather than make an actual difference to emissions. There are far bigger sources of energy usage in homes than washer / driers (turn the thermostat down to 18c instead of 21c for example).
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I didn’t say there wasn’t bigger sources of energy usage but in the real world where efficiency regulations are not just lip service and they have done as much for curbing emissions from the grid as getting rid of coal and replacing it with renewables.
 
I only use mine once a week in winter.

I have a condenser.
I didn't consider heat pumps at time as I thought they were too expensive.

Probably still the case with my light usage to be fair. But if its on multiple times a week. May well be worth the heat pump.

In summer I use the line. Even on sunny winter days.


I'd say I use it 50 times a year max.
 
The amount of washing that comes from two active kids is unbelievable. School uniforms, rugby kit, PE kit, forest school kit, football kit, gym kit, cricket kit. None of it can wait either, because they're using it multiple times a week.

So, our wash cycle is at least once a day. But, the heat pump drier manages to keep up fine. It's very dependant on what you put in it. I never use it for heavy weight cotton items like jeans - I'd rather hang them. However polyester sports gear, socks etc all dry really quick.

Less intense heat also helps not ruin the cloths.
 
ci_newman said:
With a family of four, when you consider washing towels, bedding, clothes, school uniform etc my washing machine is already on once or twice every day - if I used the eco mode my washing machine would be running constantly all day every day :o
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I run mine on eco all the time, set it before i go to bed to finish at a specific time in the morning.
 
We usually do 3 loads of washing one after the other, and energy efficient or not, I'd rather have them all done in three hours than twelve...
 
Got a Miele tumble dryer last year as I like the finer things in life. It's a heatpump model. It's on constantly. Think my last months electricity bill was £15.
 
Django x2 said:
Got a Miele tumble dryer last year as I like the finer things in life. It's a heatpump model. It's on constantly. Think my last months electricity bill was £15.
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Which model do you have?, my current and previous washers have been Miele 11yrs out the 1st tho it took some hammer in those 11years.
 
Forgot to say as I was day dreaming about the finer things in life that you really should ensure that you can get the water discharge to the drains. We had a vented dryer before getting our Samsung Heat pump dryer recently (this one - https://www.samsung.com/uk/washers-and-dryers/dryers/9kg-white-dv90t5240aw-s1/) which didn't need to be attached to the drains. Luckily our under sink plumbing in the utility room a=had an additional drain port. It means that you don't have to keep emptying the water collection box.
 
I'll be getting a heat pump dryer as my next machine for the cost savings, and the Bosch we have is on its last legs now. But £1k for a dryer! My god! Think I'll be getting a £400 Candy.
 
I’ve got a Bosch heat pump one, it’s amazing. I use it all the time it’s great for technical clothing as well.

Although I was always a bit scared about washing then drying down jackets and sleeping bags in a normal one for the fear of it ruining it. No such problems with the heat pump.

If you’re going to spend several hundred £ to own a good quality sustainable jacket that will last years, it’s probably worth while paying the difference in machine.

I didn’t know until the girl in the shop told me that down does break down with sweat etc so should be washed more frequently than you’d think.
 
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