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AIBU to use my tumble dryer for all washing now?

120 replies

EmptyTheFrickingBins · 24/08/2026 14:39

I bought a new tumble dryer on Sat after using a really rubbish one for a few years. It didn't work well and I ended up with laundry on clothes horses all over my flat. Even with a decent dehumidifier running 24/7 it led to mould in some places.

Finally decided I'd had enough when it took 7+ days to get a pillow dry and ordered a condenser tumble dryer. It's amazing and gets stuff dry in no time at all. My laundry also doesn't smell faintly musty any more.

I can technically hang washing out but the washing line is by the bins and there's rats in the courtyard too.

Aibu to ditch the clothes horses and just use my tumble dryer exclusively? It'll be about three loads a week including bedding.

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Catza · 25/08/2026 08:18

Lilyargin · 25/08/2026 08:11

It’s a clothes horse, not a close horse! @Catza

Ta, didn't spot the error as don't normally read what I type before sending. Can't edit now so, I'm afraid, you'll just have to live with it.

Lilyargin · 25/08/2026 08:11

It’s a clothes horse, not a close horse! @Catza

Pistachiocake · 24/08/2026 22:03

In other countries, they call us weird for hanging washing. The only thing is they're meant to be getting rid of some types of tumbledryers, but as long as you have it, enjoy!

Lavendersong · 24/08/2026 21:53

I use my heat pump all the time because clothes are softer

godmum56 · 24/08/2026 21:49

user1476613140 · 24/08/2026 19:55

I agree. Even on a low heat setting it just shrinks stuff.

apart from jumpers, the only thing I have shrinkage problems with is seasalt sailor tops.

CoastalCalm · 24/08/2026 21:35

I use ours for everything , I have a heated airer and a rotary clothes line but I can’t be arsed rushing in and out taking clothes in if it rains and often needs to get finished in dryer anyway !

grinandslothit · 24/08/2026 21:21

I always use mine
You got yourself something new and nice so why not use it

Sherararara · 24/08/2026 21:19

Yoyokitten · 24/08/2026 19:58

Go for it OP, I don't blame you at all.I had a washer dryer which was useless, so when it broke I bought a washer, but don't have the space for a tumble dryer.
I wish I did, as my towels are so rough and stiff.
It must save time not hanging outside.
Enjoy your lovely new dryer.

What exactly would anyone blame them for?

Sherararara · 24/08/2026 21:18

TheLivelyCat · 24/08/2026 20:38

I use mine year round, and I do lots of laundry, 10 loads a week on average. Children, pets, school/work uniforms ect. Everything that is tumble dryer safe go's into it. On my second load today.

You really shouldnt use it on children and pets.

They shrink terribly.

Sherararara · 24/08/2026 21:17

ClassyLass · 24/08/2026 20:05

It's very strange! Everyone acting like it's a new miracle machine? Whatever is next? Refrigeration to keep food fresh? An electric sweeper to clean your carpets? A vehicle that isn't a cart and horse?😱

This.

Ellaelle · 24/08/2026 20:49

Wrong thread oops

GreenLemonade · 24/08/2026 20:43

Mine works great but unfortunately, it shrinks clothes after a few uses, even the cotton ones. After years of tumble drying everything I’ve started to hang dry all my nicer items because I got fed up of things shrinking. I still tumble dry bedding, towels, kids’ clothes, pants, socks, t shirts etc

mtobrokeme · 24/08/2026 20:43

I love my condenser dryer but I only use it for school shirts, husbands work scruffs, towels, bedding and pants and socks. T-shirts/jeans etc I find it shrinks!

TheLivelyCat · 24/08/2026 20:38

I use mine year round, and I do lots of laundry, 10 loads a week on average. Children, pets, school/work uniforms ect. Everything that is tumble dryer safe go's into it. On my second load today.

MyEasterBonnet · 24/08/2026 20:20

I moved house years ago and we’ve never had a washing line at this house; I tumble dry everything.

ClassyLass · 24/08/2026 20:05

BertieBotts · 24/08/2026 15:59

The British collective psychology about tumble driers is bizarre for a nation where damp and rain is such a problem. Everyone seems terrified that they cost huge amounts and eat clothing. I have not found this to be the case at all with my heat pump dryer, and anyway it is much easier to replace ruined clothing than parts of your house or other belongings which get ruined by damp and mould caused by indoor drying.

YANBU.

It's very strange! Everyone acting like it's a new miracle machine? Whatever is next? Refrigeration to keep food fresh? An electric sweeper to clean your carpets? A vehicle that isn't a cart and horse?😱

LolaBumble · 24/08/2026 19:59

Personally I use a heated airer and dehumidifier in the winter for the day and then just chuck most of it in the tumble to finish it off at the end of the day. Time consuming but I worry about the tumble drying wrecking the clothes!

user1476613140 · 24/08/2026 19:58

I use a retractable washing line in my stairwell in my home which has a huge high ceiling. The heat rises so washing dries fairly fast. It's off the ground so doesn't get in the way.

Yoyokitten · 24/08/2026 19:58

Go for it OP, I don't blame you at all.I had a washer dryer which was useless, so when it broke I bought a washer, but don't have the space for a tumble dryer.
I wish I did, as my towels are so rough and stiff.
It must save time not hanging outside.
Enjoy your lovely new dryer.

BlueFahrenheit · 24/08/2026 19:56

I have two heat pump dryers in the utility room and use them year-round because I don't like leaving my clothing outside.

user1476613140 · 24/08/2026 19:55

friedaklein · 24/08/2026 15:45

How do you all keep it from shrinking your cotton clothes? It shrinks all mine.

I agree. Even on a low heat setting it just shrinks stuff.

Swissmeringue · 24/08/2026 19:52

We just got a new heat pump dryer and I bloody love it. Costs next to nothing to run and does the job unlike our old one which took ages and left everything a bit damp. I use a dryer year round.

Fidgety31 · 24/08/2026 19:51

I use my tumble dryer all the time . Even on red hot days . I can’t be bothered to iron and don’t need to if it’s been tumble dried .
Also don’t have the time to be constantly hanging washing in and out the garden .

Mamabear487 · 24/08/2026 19:51

I do atleast 3 loads a day and 2 go in the tumble dryer. We only got it in Feb after having clothes lines for YEARS. I’ll never go back 😂

Sherararara · 24/08/2026 19:50

ClassyLass · 24/08/2026 15:36

You realise you don't need the permission of strangers on the internet to use your tumble dryer?

This. What an odd post.

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