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posted on 3 Jan 2008 by Tudor Hughes
I would like to add:

The reason tumble driers are popular is because electricity is
cheap and it doesn't hurt one's pocket too much to have one.

Living on a NW facing slope in N.Wales a tumble drier is essential
November to March in order to get anything dry - hanging out in a
garden with no sun is a nogo.

The advantage of a tumble drier is that fabric conditioner is not
required as towels etc. are much softer; especially so in the case of
terry nappies as use of fabric softener can lead to a spotty bum.

Selecting suitable fabrics means that there is no need to iron,
therefore off-setting the electricity used in drying.

Parents' house was on a SW slope and drying outside in winter was no
problem, but ironing was usually necessary.

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