{"id":44190,"date":"2023-12-02T04:19:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T04:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=44190"},"modified":"2023-12-02T04:19:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T04:19:12","slug":"i-tested-swans-low-energy-dehumidifier-to-dry-clothes-and-it-only-costed-47p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/i-tested-swans-low-energy-dehumidifier-to-dry-clothes-and-it-only-costed-47p\/","title":{"rendered":"I tested Swan\u2019s Low Energy Dehumidifier to dry clothes – and it only costed 47p"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If there\u2019s one thing I hate about autumn and winter months is drying clothes as it becomes such an expensive chore. The wet weather at this time of year means I can no longer put my outdoor washing line to use and have to resort to the tumble dryer.<\/p>\n

As I have an 8kg tumble dryer, this currently costs me\u00a0between 65p to \u00a31.76 per use. This is based on the average price per unit of electricity being 30p per kilowatt hour.<\/p>\n

It made sense to try Swan\u2019s Low Energy Dehumidifier as this appliance can extract up to 20 litres a day, with a wattage of 310 so it would use 0.31 kWh. This would mean an hour\u2019s usage would cost just under 9p given the average price per unit of electricity being 30p per kilowatt hour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This Swan 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier currently retails on their website for \u00a3219.99. Although this seems quite pricey, reviews on their website regarded the appliance as \u201cexcellent\u201d and \u201cimpressive\u201d.<\/p>\n

Setting up the Swan 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier was a straightforward process. After removing it from the box, all I had to do was plug it in, and off it went. I decided to put the dehumidifier in the spare room with the windows and door closed. I originally was going to put the dehumidifier in the bathroom as it was a smaller space, but decided against it as it can pose a safety hazard.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong> Common dehumidifier mistake that \u2018wastes energy\u2019 and won\u2019t reduce condensation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Swan website claims that their 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier ideal for rooms that measure 12 to 16m\u00b2 as well as smaller spaces.<\/p>\n

Before testing it out, I put on a usual-sized laundry load, making sure to put it on an extra spin cycle, as I do every time. Once the clothes were out of the washer, it was time to load them on the airer, making sure to put the larger clothing items at the top and the smaller ones at the bottom.<\/p>\n

Although it was quite heavy to lug up the stairs, I was grateful for the built-in wheels that allowed me to move it easily to the best position.<\/p>\n

After, it was time to switch on the dehumidifier. The Swan 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier is very easy to use. The instructions were clear and simple to follow and the soft-touch control panel, featuring a large LED display, was easy to navigate.<\/p>\n

When the unit is plugged in, it shows the current humidity level in the room – mine was at 80 as the windows had previously been opened in this room.\u00a0 You can then set the desired humidity level anywhere between 40 and 80 percent.<\/p>\n

As soon as I turned on the dehumidifier, it was already set to 40 so there was no need to change it. A simple touch of a button changes the fan speeds and the swing setting moves the deflector back and forth. Plus, there is even an auto-defrost setting.<\/p>\n