To rely on my tumble dryer.

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Bit of an odd post. I use my tumble dryer a lot. I have two kids, we go through a lot of washing. I use my washing line as much as possible but when the weathers unpredictable I shove everything I can in the dryer.

Every time my mother in law comes over. She mentions the dryer. Saying things like you need to get rid of that darn dryer, I can’t believe you are using it again, they cost so much money, I’ve always coped without one, why don’t you dry it outside (whilst it was raining), telling me it will all shrink (I’m pretty good at laundry and know how to read labels and not what to dry in them). Telling me to save all my washing until it’s sunny. I kindly explain that during the summer months I use the line as much as possible but when it’s rainy I use the dryer. I cannot wait until a sunny day to so all my washing because I would have tons to catch up on.

Its sounds stupid but every single time she comes over, when when it’s not on she makes comments on it. Is it really her problem?

I do a full load, sometimes more every day.

Aibu to not be able to cope without a dryer? How would you cope within the winter months? I don’t like it all lying around indoors to dry, my house isn’t big enough.

@user1480880826 who wants bugs from their undies on the rest of their clothes?

@OtraCosaMariposa that's true but there's good bugs and then the nasty bugs that will make you ill. I suppose you could wash at a low temp but use laundry sanitiser liquid/ powder . Especially if somebody is sick in the home.

How many people do you know who have got sick through washing their clothes at 30 and not tumble drying??

Completely ridiculous.

@OtraCosaMariposa the tumble dryer is a wonderful thing. It's there to be used, especially in winter or if there's no garden.

We rely on ours too... I don't have space to air dry clothing for 3 people in the house, or the garden for that matter.
Tell her to wind her neck in or not to come anymore if it bothers her that much.

I love my tumble dryer. Grew up without one so never had one as a young adult or after my first baby and it was a total pain. Got one about 6 years ago and it changed my life. So much better.

I haven't had cause to use it for a few months, been drying on the line in the good weather. So I can start to use it again this winter with a clear conscience.