Why it may be time for a new dryer

THE stark difference buying a top energy-rated tumble dryer makes to your energy bill has been revealed by Uswitch.

The comparison website found that a £499 Hotpoint tumble dryer carrying an A++ rating costs £35.36 to run over the course of the year, based on two uses per week.

Another Hotpoint tumble dryer with a C rating had a cheaper £259 outlay, but cost £198.80 for the same usage. While picking the pricier model won’t help reduce bills this year, it will over the longer-term.

Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch, says: ‘Anyone in need of a new household appliance will pay close attention to the price tag.

‘But these days, it’s just as important to check the energy-efficiency label.’