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Dehumidifiers Emerge as the Faster, Lower‑Energy Way to Dry Laundry in Winter

Households report quicker drying with reduced dampness following expert guidance.

Overview

  • Multiple UK outlets highlight advice from laundry expert Mark Walker urging the use of dehumidifiers for speedier indoor drying and healthier homes.
  • A Mrs Hinch Facebook thread drew more than a hundred comments, with most users saying dehumidifiers outperformed heated airers and dried loads in roughly half the time.
  • Several commenters said heated airers only dry fabric touching the rails, require constant repositioning, and can waste electricity.
  • Practical tips include running an extra spin cycle to remove more water at low cost, spacing items out, and improving airflow with ventilation.
  • Coverage warns against draping clothes directly on radiators due to condensation, odours, and fire risk, suggesting radiator drying racks as a safer alternative.