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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Business
Shauna Bannon Ward & Kieran Isgin

Plumber issues warning to anyone who puts clothes on radiators to dry

A plumber has issued a warning to people who hang their clothes out to dry on a radiator.

While many may believe that drying clothes on the radiator is quicker and more cost effective than using a dryer or clothing line, it could actually end up costing your household more money than you realise. Jordan Chance at PlumbNation has explained that drying clothes on the radiator actually places more pressure on your boiler.

As a result, your final energy bill will be higher because your boiler has to work harder to keep the radiators warm, RSVP Live reports. Mr Chance added: "We would recommend that you stop using your radiators to dry your clothes.

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