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Bought student an electric airer now will they need a dehumidifier?

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Rinsefirst · 20/08/2020 21:25

I didn’t do enough research before buying DC a reconditioned electric airer on eBay (Dry Soon). It arrives tomorrow.
Student’s room has an existing mold issue on the blinds.
Will they need a dehumidifier and what size? Room is 15m2. Presumably Gumtree is best place to get one?
All advice gratefully received.

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puddingisgood · 21/08/2020 09:49

Can they have a window open? If not then they will probably need a dehumidifier yes.

Rinsefirst · 21/08/2020 10:01

Yes, reasonable window on first floor so could potentially leave it open when out .

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CasuallyMasculine · 21/08/2020 10:05

If bills are included in rent, they may also want to check they don’t have a “reasonable use” clause in their tenancy, in case the cost of running both those appliances bumps up the electric bill by too much.

I brought DD an electric airer from Lakeland for uni and although the running costs figure they quote seem low, it’s per day and it soon mounts up.

DGRossetti · 21/08/2020 10:08

To be honest you just needed to buy a dehumidifier.

We had a heater airer - briefly. Were never happy with it. Bought a dehumidifier and never happier. Added bonus is the whole house smells fresh. Clothes dry much quicker than with a heated rack (which is pumping the moisture into the air)

ClaudiaWankleman · 21/08/2020 10:13

Having an electric airer doesn't produce any more water vapour than just air drying clothes anyway. DC would require the window to be left open in any case.

Rinsefirst · 21/08/2020 10:43

Wish now that I’d researched dehumidifier options first. Was just so delighted to find reconditioned Electric airer on eBay from Lakeland eBay store at 40% cost of buying new.

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DGRossetti · 21/08/2020 11:09

@Rinsefirst

Wish now that I’d researched dehumidifier options first. Was just so delighted to find reconditioned Electric airer on eBay from Lakeland eBay store at 40% cost of buying new.
There's a reason for that ...
HoneyBee03 · 21/08/2020 14:45

We had a cover that went over our heated airer and I found that made quite a difference. Putting it near an open window also helped.

Rinsefirst · 21/08/2020 14:55

Yes DGRossetti I worked that out, too

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Rinsefirst · 21/08/2020 14:59

However, it’s arrived and DC is going to leave window open. Guess all will be fine until the good weather changes. I can always get it sent here Grin

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Nix32 · 21/08/2020 15:08

The Lakeland drier is brilliant and an open window will be fine.

Yellowbutterfly1 · 26/08/2020 09:27

I’ve never needed a dehumidifier when I’ve used my heater airier

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