With energy prices set to rise this month, reducing electricity use wherever possible remains a priority. Cutting back on how often you use certain household appliances or replacing older models with more energy-efficient alternatives can help bring costs down over time. However, there’s one appliance that could actually have a role to play in keeping your home energy efficient: a dehumidifier.
A dehumidifier may seem like another drain on your energy bill, but it can be useful during the colder months, when condensation, damp and mould are more common. By removing excess moisture from the air, using one can help reduce musty smells and make drying laundry indoors easier, potentially using less energy than a tumble dryer.