How to dry your clothes at home without raising your electricity bill: Three Simple Ways That Work

Periskopi

23 October 2025, 16:48(8 months ago)

As winter approaches, many people look for simple and economic ways to dry clothes within closed spaces, without significantly increasing the expenses of electricity and water to Michele Feng, the marketing manager of products at Hissense UK, shared some tricks and helpful advice for drying clothes during the cold days, [...]

Michelle Feng, product marketing manager in Hysense UK, split for The Sun Some tricks and helpful advice on drying clothes during cold days to save money and to preserve the fresh aroma of clothing.

Michelle explained that the cost of using a dryer depends on its kind.

The heat pump dryer is usually more economic for use, while condensation or ventilation dryers are more expensive. The cost of functioning also depends on the energy efficiency of the specific model and local electricity prices”, she explained.

1. A towel trick

Michelle said there is a very simple way to cut drying time and make use of more economic dryer. The good news is this trick is completely free because everything you need is already in the house.

If you put a clean towel on the dryer, it will help absorb excess moisture from the wet clothes and improve the air flow inside the drum. This also helps reduce the operation time of equipment”, the expert explained.

2. A little familiar laundry program

Michelle mentioned that a little - known washing program could help cut dry drying clothes during the winter.

“Using the centrifuga cycle in laundry before drying can help remove excess humidity, which reduces the time that dryer must function”, she cautioned.

3. Clothing Balls

Michelle recommended the use of ball bags for drying, which can be bought for only one euro per piece in some stores.

“Topths for drying help split clothes, improve air circulation, and speed up the drying process inside the drum. They also help reduce the wrinkles and natural softness of fabrics for a better score of”, Michele explained, records the Telegraph.

When is the best time to use the dryer?

It is recommended that individuals with two tariffs of electricity use dryer during low - fee periods (night). This will help reduce the electricity costs needed for the operation of equipment in each cycle.

The drum shell of its three-quarters capacity provides free movement of clothing and at the same time optimizes space and energy consumption”, she added.

There are also several small maintenance tasks that affect the long-term efficiency of the dryer:

Emptying the filter of dust,
Cleaning up the heat exchangers,
Make sure the device has enough space for ventilation.

For long-term savings, investing in a new dryer and energetically efficient is much more convenient.

In what temperature should dryer be placed?

Michelle stressed that choosing the right temperature for dry materials can help reduce energy consumption and money savings.

Some dryers provide programmes for low, medium and high temperatures to protect fabrics and save energy. There is no universal temperature for drying clothes, for this depends on the materials on the drum.

It is best to check the clothing care labels for specific instructions so that you can make sure that your clothes are not damaged during drying”, Michel concludes. /Periscopi/