Irish households struggling to cope with soaring energy bills will no doubt be looking for any way to cut back on costs as the winter months approach.
One household chore that can amount to a great deal of energy consumption is laundry, and with Ireland expected to be wet and cold for the foreseeable future, many will be wondering how they can wash and dry their clothes without being left with empty pockets.
The tumble dryer is one of the most expensive utilities in the home, costing, on average, €2.30 an hour to use.
