wiffleplop t1_iuhmmau wrote
It really does. Source: been doing it for years. It doesn’t do much for the humidity in the house though.
FromLondonToLA t1_iuhyocx wrote
Fan + dehumidifier will solve that
computer-machine t1_iuiq66m wrote
I just point the dehumidifier exhaust towards the clothes.
Intertubes_Unclogger OP t1_iuittaf wrote
Big brain move
wiffleplop t1_iuhyrnd wrote
Yeah, got those, but they’re not cheap to operate anymore :(
FromLondonToLA t1_iuhz4bb wrote
I've found that with a drier house, I don't need to put on the heating so much. It feels warmer at a lower temperature (I.e. 19°C at 50% feels like 20°C at 65% humidity).
wiffleplop t1_iui3zg7 wrote
Good point, well made :)
KmartQuality t1_iujxk0z wrote
Add in a heater and you've got a dryer!
SulphaTerra t1_iuihf7l wrote
Well, it makes sense, since by using the fan you're just letting the humidity move from the clothes to the air inside your house faster than it would have without the fan. The total amount of water in the house increases (because you let the damp clothes in, regardless of the usage of the fan), so unless you remove some using a dehumidifier, it will still be high (at least, higher than before the you removed the clothes from the laundry machine).
wiffleplop t1_iuip45u wrote
We have a positive pressure fan running in the attic full time in the winter, which is supposed to push the moist air out through small gaps etc. it does help a lot, as we used to get mould growing beforehand. We’re in the UK, which isn’t renowned for its dry winters.
TribblePimp t1_iujqjm7 wrote
Oooh, would that work in a bathroom?With a non-problematic power source, obvs.
wiffleplop t1_iujszyd wrote
It’s in our landing area (the top of the stairs if that makes more sense). It has a 12” hole, and in the loft/attic is a big fan with filters and a hose that makes it look like an elephant’s head. There’s a remote in our bedroom, and it creates a positive pressure in the whole house, so would certainly help your humidity issues. The brand we bought is Nuaire Drimaster, and it honestly works. We’ve had it for several years and swear by it.
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