I bought an LG dryer and it was the best thing I ever bought. In winter I only put clothes in it and still hang out my towels to dry as I have a few and can wait for the other ones to dry naturally. They and run it during the day as it costs less than in peak times at night and first thing in the morning.

We bought a Bosch Heat Pump Dryer and it’s been amazing for us! I only use it occasionally for sheets and towels etc that I can’t hang around the house when it’s winter.

It doesn’t change the cost of our bill to much, ours is just an aldi dryer to.

I recently bought one and it’s been a life saver so far. I am nervous to get my power bill though. I plan to use mine in winter when I can’t get anything dry quickly as I hate buying lots of things in-necessarily. Mine doesn’t have a great star rating but I think if you are sensible with how much you use it and when it should cost too much.

I only use mine occasionally, but it is definitely worth the extra cost for electricity to be able to get things dry when it has been raining for a week. Mine is 32 years old so they last well

I have one in the apartment but never used it. It’s better to air dry. Of course, if there’s sun, it will kill off bacteria too

We have one and we barely use it but when we do it definitely jumps the electricity bill. I would suggest finding one that has a good energy rating so it is more energy efficient

I don’t use mine a lot but When I do I usually try to part dry outside and then finish off in the dryer on days that are too wet. If it rains all day then I use a clothes airer first then use the dryer. When you decide on a brand/dryer check out reviews as I considered buying a heat pump type of dryer but many reviews said they take a very long time to dry and clothes still feel damp. Just be careful putting a dry towel in with some clothing as it can cause pilling and leaves fluff on dark clothes.

I only use my dryer for towels and bedding. Most clothes these days have “do not tumble dry” on the tags, so I never put them in.
As already suggested, look for one that has a good star energy rating, read reviews and see how you go.
If you have solar on your roof, run it during the day.

I like the fluffy towel tip.

I use mine quite a bit and always have, so hard to tell if it costs a lot. But like others have said, get a good energy rated one, a good quality, reputable one and tips like throwing in a towel with the clothes work too.
I sometimes hang my things on a clothes rack first to get the “wet wet” out and then pop them in the dryer.

I have had a washer/dryer combo before and can confirm that they are horrible. The clothes never seem to dry.

I am in the same boat. also were due for a new washing machine

I have seen a couple of people comment about possibly getting a washer and drier in one however I do have one and it’s terrible. To do a wash and dry takes around 6 hours for a small ammount of
Clothes and as they use steam to dry I notice it shrinks clothes too! We ended up buy a cheap drier from JB hi fi and have it hidden out the back! It the most cost efficient and time saving way for us to go.

I like that suggestion of putting a dry towel in with it to cut the drying time. Get a good energy star rating to make it cheaper to run.

I’m considering buying one too and am hopeful my solar panels will help with the running costs

I was thinking about buy one but I am scared of the usage cost.

Oh and when you do use it put in a dry fluffy towel with your wet clothes as it helps them dry faster

I couldn’t live without my clothes dryer. Unfortunately it’s getting old and the door has a crack in it so it does tend to draw the power but I make sure to try and use it during the off peak times which helps. If you were getting a new one try and get the highest star energy rating you can to save on costs.. use it during the off peak times and only when you really need to and it shouldnt be too bad.

I’ve been wondering the same thing! My laundry room doesn’t have space for a dryer and I’ve started contemplating a combo washer dryer with the intention of only using the dryer in desperate situations because I’ve heard the drying times are long.

There are definitely cheaper clothes dryers on the market. It is much better to get one than worry about not having dry clothes !