WITH the drop in temperatures, it’s prime time for indoor laundry drying.
But if you want to cut down on your tumble dryer use, this gadget can help.
The Neo Portable Compact Dehumidifier has been reduced to just £29.32[/caption]
Running your tumble dryer can be a costly household expense during the winter.
Instead, most Brits tend to air dry their clothes indoors, but this comes with its own set of issues.
The damp clothes release excess moisture into the air, which can eventually develop into mould and mildew.
Product details
Debenhams shoppers can pick up a Portable Compact Dehumidifier for just £29.32.
The handy gadget has been reduced from £115.99, offering customers a whopping 75% saving.
The off-white dehumidifier off features a 1.5 litre water tank, which can be easily removed for emptying and cleaning out.
This Neo product is “highly efficient at removing excess moisture from your home or office, creating a healthier environment by dehumidifying the air around you”.
This “fresh, clean, and dry air” provides the perfect environment for drying your clothes.
And the compact nature makes this buy easy to move and store, perfect for smaller homes and it has been described as “ultra quiet” by users.
You can also use this gadget to tackle condensation in your home this winter.
“With every use, you’re creating a healthier home and improving your well-being,” manufacturers said.
Cut down costs
Marc Porcar, tech expert at QR Code Generator, revealed that your washer-dryer costs an average of £109.35 per year to run, making up 12% of a typical energy bill.
“The high usage of water and electricity required to heat it, combined with lengthy cycles, makes these appliances expensive to operate,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Ian Palmer-Smith, an appliance expert at Domestic & General, named tumble dryers as one of the gadgets draining your wallet when left plugged in.
It continues to use electricity when plugged in so failing to turn it off between spins could cost you an additional £5 a year.
What are the benefits of using a dehumidifier?
Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco shared the mistakes exclusively with Fabulous.
Savings on electricity bills – A tumble dryer costs approx. £1.50 per load to dry. A dehumidifier costs approx. £0.30. A £1.20 saving every time its used instead to dry the wet washing.
Savings on heating bills – Dry air is cheaper to heat than damp air. By removing the humidity the dehumidifier helps makes heating more efficient.
Prevents damp and mould – By reducing excess moisture from daily activities like cooking, washing, showering they help prevent mould, mildew and damp smells in the property, improving the living conditions for all the occupants.
Takes the chill out of the air – During the colder months of the year the dehumidifier removes the moisture in the air that causes chills.
Reduces condensation – They reduce condensation on windows and walls, protecting your home from damp-related issues.
Protects furniture and property – Helps prevent mould and damp caused damage to soft furnishings, wooden furniture, wallpaper, walls etc
Improves air quality – They remove airborne allergens such as dust mites, which thrive in humid conditions, improving overall air quality. Some models come with HEPA filters so that the dehumidifier can also be used for air purification, helping occupants who suffer from allergies.
More on winter buys
Plus, B&M’s 86p buy that stops your clothes smelling musty after drying them indoors.
And you can keep windows free of condensation with a reusable £7 Amazon buy.
An £8 Amazon gadget that’ll sort dampness in seconds with no drips.
We’ve tried and tested the five best dehumidifiers of 2025.
Plus, Lakeland’s £6.99 winter gadget that “attacks” damp and condensation.
