Clothes dryer recommendations....

Not convinced yet that I should get one because my greenie heart tells me to suck it up for the environment BUT I am working 3 days now, up to 4-5 next year, both kids at kinder, a builder DH and I just simply cannot keep up with the washing now the weather is cold. Not being at home for 3 days in the week means the heater isn't on so it's just not drying.


SOOOoooooOOOOOoooo after that justification, mainly for my benefit, any recommendations for a good clothes dryer that is economical $$ wise, friendly to the environment (is there such a thing - gas??) and something not exorbitantly expensive would be ace!

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I have a Fisher & Pykel one that senses when the clothes are dry and then turns itself off so no overdrying and wasting electricity. Pretty good consumption wise and wasn't overly expensive - maybe $300 or so I think

I'm like you - hate using it but the reality of kids, school uniforms, winter and nowhere undercover that I can put clothes to dry measn that sometimes the dryer is a necessity.

And if I'm honest, I'll admit to always using my dryer to finish off my towels - makes them so much softer and snugglier :redface:

We have the same on - I love it.

I find the sound of a dryer quite soothing so always forgot to turn it off. The auto sensing prevents this from happening.

We very rarely use it but at the same time it is so handy when the weather is crappy.

ohhhh you're joining the dark side :p

have you looked into a gas one?

I have hun, they are upwards of $1500 and way out of my budget. I like the sound of one that stops once it knows it's all done! Thing is though, if the normal ones are 2 star and drain putt loads of electricity, and a gas one uses 1/2 drying time, 1/2 running costs and 1/2 environmental impact I wonder if it might be worth it long term :dunno: Probably would be but we need a new mattress, couches, dining room table and the list goes on so I don't really want to spend that much when others around $400 might be ok! I would probably mainly use it when Im overloaded with towels and sheets and would dry clothes on the horses.

That's always the problem I have too Tan. I know there are better options out there in terms of environmentally friendly etc - either gas or ones like the Miele one my SIL has that dries so much faster than mine, but the money tree just doesn't produce enough and there always seems to be some big ticket item or three that needs buying at the same time.

I agree with you that in the long term, the more expensive gas one is probably well and truly worth its purchase price, but . . .

Is that a condenser one hun?? See all them are 2 star energy rating but I guess if it's quicker they will be more economical - argghhh gotta go to HN and just check them out I guess and while Im there must buy a new bed before my back gives out - ridiculous, but that's another thread :rofl:

ETA: Holy toledo batman - just noticed your ticker!! Wooooooo!!! Can't wait to hear all about your newest princess!!!! xoxo

Yeah, its the condenser one and I think it has honeycomb drying, which is gentler on clothes. Or maybe its their washing machine that has honeycomb washing - not sure. Just know I have Miele laundry appliance envy ;-)

I know. Cool huh. Getting closer. Hopefully this one won't leave me waiting as long as I and E did!