@graybuffalo Compressor
dehumidifiers are very inexpensive to run. They are cheaper to run than a tumble dryer, put less stress on clothes and can also be used to defend against damp. The waste heat they generate also heats the room.
However, they are also expensive up front, around £100.
You can often get them second hand. They are very robust things and will last for 20+ years if the filter is cleaned regularly. When they do break they are generally easy for a professional to repair. When you go to buy it, ask the person to turn it on for 30 minutes before you arrive and then when you arrive, check if the cold section (usually visible through the filter) has condensation on it. Failing that, wait to see if it's dripping water into the collector.
It will probably continue dripping for a bit if the tank is removed. Tilting it can also prompt water to flow towards the drain port. If this is happening then it's running properly and can be bought.
The kicker - they are often £20-30 second hand. I have three, one was filthy and needed opening and cleaning and was free, one was "broken" and just needed the drain port unblocking (used tweezers) and the third was £10, the plastic is a bit yellowed.
I do dry my clothes on the line outside in summer, because that's free.
dehumidifiers are very inexpensive to run. They are cheaper to run than a tumble dryer, put less stress on clothes and can also be used to defend against damp. The waste heat they generate also heats the room.
However, they are also expensive up front, around £100.
You can often get them second hand. They are very robust things and will last for 20+ years if the filter is cleaned regularly. When they do break they are generally easy for a professional to repair. When you go to buy it, ask the person to turn it on for 30 minutes before you arrive and then when you arrive, check if the cold section (usually visible through the filter) has condensation on it. Failing that, wait to see if it's dripping water into the collector.
It will probably continue dripping for a bit if the tank is removed. Tilting it can also prompt water to flow towards the drain port. If this is happening then it's running properly and can be bought.
The kicker - they are often £20-30 second hand. I have three, one was filthy and needed opening and cleaning and was free, one was "broken" and just needed the drain port unblocking (used tweezers) and the third was £10, the plastic is a bit yellowed.
I do dry my clothes on the line outside in summer, because that's free.