Tumble Driers

OK, so I didn't quite know where to put this, but anyways:

My DF and I are kinda battling it out at the moment as I'm wanting to get a drier for when baby gets here as it'll no doubt make life a whole heap easier... Or so I've been told by those who I've already consulted.

Now, he's a sparky so is a tad apprehensive about getting one because he obviously knows how much these kinds of things cost to run... The thing is, we have a night metre for out nightstore, so if we were to get one, it could be hooked up to the night metre in order to save us a few pingas.

Not only that, but I wouldn't WANT to be using it all day every day, you know what I mean? I just want one so that, should the need arise (which I'm sure it will) I have the comfort and advantage in knowing that I can just whack it in the drier ONLY when completely necessary... Not for fluffing my towels or whatever, lol.

But that's besides the point.

What I really want to know is how all you lovely ladies out there feel about them? As Mum's, have you found your drier to be a life saver at times? Do they REALLY make life easier when you've got kids who need changing X amount of times a day?

Thanks in advance,


Serenity

Edited by Serenity

I didn't have one when Charlotte was first born and that was in winter but I certainly could have used it. I got one this winter and wouldn't have been without it. Yes, they do cost quite a bit to run but having so many extra clothes to dry, it would have been impossible without it (either that or having loads of washing strung up throughout the house).

I haven't used it for a while tho, with summer coming and warmer weather its not really needed I guess.

I've got one and it's definiely good to have ...just in case. We try not to use it too much especially as the weather is so good, but its handy if I'm not organised and really need somehting that is wet.

And since you have a night meter it would be cheaper per unit than an anytime meter (Ok yes I used to work in a call centre for an energy co!)

In the winter I use a clothing rack. Takes a few days to dry, but I finish them off for about 20 mins in the dryer. I used it quite a bit in the first year with all the changes of clothes (she was born in winter).

I always use a clothing rack for clothes, just hang them out and they're dry real quick. They stay inside but if I'm hope I'll put them out in the sun so they dry quicker. I just don't like the thought of using the drier for clothes cos it doesn't seem as fresh and I don't think it's good for them (shrinking etc) and it takes a long time.

But I do use the drier for things like undies, socks and pjs... just cos I'm lazy and it takes ages to hang them out. And I'm not so fussy about them compared to clothes.

I do think it's good to have a dryer just in case - especially with a baby. You don't wanna be running out of clean dry clothes or nappies or sheets, which could quite easily happen. I definately wouldn't want to be without ours.

we have one and will be using it when he arrives..and it doesn't actually cost us that much.. the bills are hardly that different when we don't use it.. I say get one:)

Depends on where you live. I live in sunny Blenheim, so I say NOT an essential item. What I can't get dry goes on a clothes rack either on the verandah or in front of log burner overnight (have to wait till after bedtime, though) and its dry in the morning. I do have one, though, and have used it a bit over the last winter, but that has been more out of sheer laziness than anything. Dehumidifiers and heatpumps are great as well, and cheaper if you are already using them.

and, yes, I am guilty of using it to fluff my towells...

Haha - So it's looking like the general consensus is that, yes, it is a good idea - Woohoo!

Me - 1, DF - 0

I live just out of Wellington, so know exactly what you mean - Stupid unpredictable weather... It's the main reason I'm wanting one!

Thanks ladies!

Ours is an Ariston and it is a condenser one as we had no where to put a tube to the outside. The only brand I would steer clear of is GE (cos all their appliances are a pile of sh*te).
I would go to Harvey Norman I have always found them to be really helpful, plus they aren't tied into fisher and paykel like a lot of the electrical stores seem to be. Look for the stickers and if you like one that doesn't have a sticker look it up on the net. Might be worth having a look at the consumer mag/website to see if they have reviewed them recently.
I will have a check through our old mags and see if we have one with a review in there for you.

Hi, Sorry non of the mags we have have got tumble driers in them. We don't have a subscription so I can't access all of the website but I think that you can pay for just one review if you don't want to sign up with them.