I’m an appliance pro… why you should never dry your washing on radiators – & huge energy bills is just one reason
AN APPLIANCE expert has revealed why people should never dry their wet laundry on radiators - and huge energy bills is just one of the reasons.
The dreaded arrival of the colder months means that most of us will be relying on heated radiators to dry our washing.
But whilst it might seem like a quick and easy way to get your clothes ready for wearing, an expert has claimed it's not necessarily the best of ideas.
Chatting to , a professional at explained why you might want to find an alternative to drying your garments.
“We would recommend that you stop using your radiators to dry your clothes.
“The clothes that you place over the top of your radiators prevent the heat from escaping and heating your room, meaning that your boiler has to pick up the slack and work at a greater rate - increasing costs.
“Similarly, the increase in the air’s moisture can create condensation, leading to potential issues with mould and dampness.”
According to the guru, stacking your wet laundry on radiators can do more harm than good.
This common routine causes the water in the clothes to evaporate out of the fabric, which then turns into moisture in the air.
Too much moisture in the air can oftentimes leads to condensation, which forms on cold surfaces, such as windows, mirrors and walls.
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To make matters worse, modern houses are actually more susceptible to condensation as they tend to have better condensation ad draught-proofing.
Such buildings retain heat better but don’t have as much air ventilation - an important aspect which can lead to state air and trapped moisture.
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Excess moisture in the air more often than not also leads to black mould growth on walls and around windows.
Not only it makes for an unsightly discovery but this nasty fungi can cause a plethora of health problems, such as respiratory issues.
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Rather than chucking the laundry in radiators, Britons can instead dry clothes on heated airers, clothes airers or outside on the washing line when the temperatures are warm enough.
Another effective option is using the tumble dryer - however, it's important to not that the machine can cost as much as £2.34 per cycle to use.
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