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Neighbours tumble dryer on 10+hrs/day

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SenseCheckMe · 10/12/2017 17:45

Hi all, new to forum and looking for some advice.

My neighbours tumble dryer is on 10 hrs everyday. We can hear it in all rooms of our home and its next to the party wall. It on beteween 7am and 10.30pm. Everyday as best we can tell (we work full time) and every weekend. Its been like this for months. Quite honesty its making me very ill. We've been round several times and invited her to listen to noise which she agrees she can hear. She's making no effort to improve it though. We've made many suggestions such as pads, etc. Quite frankly i think she is inconsiderate. What do you guys think?

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Weezol · 15/12/2017 00:23

OP - if this is a weed farm it's very likely the electricity supply is split, stolen and lethal. Wouldn't it be better to call the police and be wrong than wake up to your home on fire?
If you're scared of repercussions you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

TheOtherClass · 15/12/2017 00:17

OP
Been to EH today and they said there is nothing they can do its a domestic appliance. It doesnt matter how long it runs for and if we can hear it in our home.

This is untrue. (Unless there has been some weird new legislation/guidelines/caselaw I've not heard about) They are fobbing you off. I'd suggest asking them to confirm this in writing.

You could also try contacting your local MP and asking them to follow it up with the council. Maybe keep a log for a couple of weeks and then you wil have something to show just how annoying it is.

CarolsSecretCookieRecipe · 15/12/2017 00:03

Thank you to the PP who mentioned the extra metal filter thingy on dryers. I had no idea mine had one either - I thought it was just inefficient because it's so old.

mumof06darlings · 14/12/2017 23:41

How are things going the last few days?

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SenseCheckMe · 12/12/2017 18:35

WFH today significantly less drying today (4hrs). I was posdibly incorrect in thinking it was on all hours every weekday (we arent often home then as several posters quite rightly posted). I think its two seperate issues 1) i think it is still a tumble dryer and either its broken/OCD/lots of dirty clothes. 2) He maybe deals a bit on the side or is now smoking it in the house as its cold outside. Today was far more reasonable to normal living noise. Will keep posted and read suggestions.

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cowshindtail · 12/12/2017 17:41

What a fascinating thread,I can't wait to find out if it is a cannabis farm.

Blodplod · 12/12/2017 14:15

Sorry, forget last post as plenty of people have explained. I was only on page 1 when I posted message..

Blodplod · 12/12/2017 14:14

Oooooh this is intriguing! Why does a weed farm have a mechanical noise - it is actually a tumble dryer or something else entirely? Question to those in the know!

mumof06darlings · 12/12/2017 13:45

And If it is laundry business you would see her or people comming and going with large bundles of laundry

OtterInDisgrace · 12/12/2017 13:45

One of my neighbours smokes weed and the smell from that is repulsive and permeates the entire house if you have the windows open. If I could smell that all day every day i’d’ve been on the phone like a shot to the EH at the very least.

Honestly, it’s vile. I’m surprised the OP is so nonchalant about the smell.

PastaOfMuppets · 12/12/2017 13:38

They're not interested because OP is just saying 'the neighbour uses the dryer a lot' rather than 'the neighbour might be growing hydroponics'

PieAndPumpkins · 12/12/2017 13:28

Kind of shocking police aren't interested in a potential weed farm? I'm with SarahBeeney - not the real one right? lol - i'd be seriously pissed off at the smell... I wouldn't accept no for an answer in investigating it.

SarahBeeney · 12/12/2017 11:24

Have you not complained to them about the smell of weed?I'd be very pissed off if I could smell it in my bedroom.

ineedwine99 · 12/12/2017 11:24

Placemarking :-D

DownTheChimney · 12/12/2017 11:11

If she is running a laundry business surely you would be smelling the lovely smell of freshly laundered clothes, not weed??

Dianag111 · 12/12/2017 10:13

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Sissyjd · 12/12/2017 04:15

Oops sounds like someone's definitely growing next door, noise of fans, lights, extraction...can you smell anything?

torthecatlady · 12/12/2017 01:43

Really interested in how this turns out because I'm nosy. Also a little jealous, as I don't have a tumblr dryer!

Janetjanetjanet · 12/12/2017 01:19

Wtf just discovered a weed farm thread!

More updates, please op 🌿🌿🌿

IntravenousCaffeine · 12/12/2017 00:50

Intrigued so shamelessly placemarking!

Haggisfish · 11/12/2017 23:26

Yes, the growing plant smells very pleasant actually.

Kursk · 11/12/2017 22:39

Confront them and say you will report them as a weed farm, but you silence can be guaranteed for a price.

DeadGood · 11/12/2017 22:27

Stop calling it a dryer! Can't believe you reported it as a dryer either. No wonder EH didn't give a hoot!

CougheeBean · 11/12/2017 22:26

Didn’t think I’d be saying this on MN but I have been inside weed farms, and yes extactor fans can be noisy but popular strains are grown under 24/7 light and the extractor fans could never be turned off for hours at a time. Even 10 hours a day wouldn’t be enough.

Maybe she just loves laundry.

HidingBehindTheWallpaper · 11/12/2017 22:20

Might be a daft question but I am very familiar with the smell of someone smoking weed, however does the smell of it as a growing plant smell the same?