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Following these tips and advice will save you money, help the environment and doesn't need to cost you a penny.
- Dry clothes outside whenever possible.
- Never dry clothes in the house on radiators or in front of the fire.This increases risk of fire, causes damp problems and increases heating costs.
- If you use a tumble dryer make sure it is always vented outside.
- Using dryer balls in the tumble dryer reduces the drying time and softens your washing.
| Method | Notes | Cost Per Year | kg of CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble Dryer | Based on 3.7kWh tumble dryer used for 5 1 hour loads per week, daytime tariff | £76.54 | 418 |
| With Dryer Balls | Based on 3.7kWh tumble dryer used for 5 1 hour loads per week, daytime tariff | £57.72 | 313 |
| Washing Line | 0 | 0 |
Contact details
South Derbyshire District Council
Energy Officer
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH
Tel: 01283 595974
Online: contact form
email: energy@south-derbys.gov.uk
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