Laundry & drying — running costs

Washing, tumble drying and the cheaper ways to dry clothes without a tumble dryer.

Price updated 9 July 2026 · Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep)

Dehumidifier

350 W typical

~£16.68/mo

Heat pump tumble dryer

900 W typical

~£6.13/mo

Heated clothes airer

300 W typical

~£4.08/mo

Tumble dryer

2,500 W typical

~£11.35/mo

Washing machine

700 W typical

~£3.81/mo

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