Let’s try and bust this myth….or not! Tumble dryer balls are a laundry aid that you pop into the drum of the dryer. Rubber and plastic tumble dryer balls are usually spiky. Not to be confused with a toy for a pet.
How do tumble dryer balls work?
The idea is quite simple. Balls work by helping to separate clothes, bedding, and towels so the air and heat flows more evenly around the drum. The result is a more even ‘dry’ across the contents of the tumble dryer.
Further good news is that balls work with all types of dryers, condenser or heat pump.
I have a washer dryer – can I use a dryer ball?
Yes, absolutely. Just pop the ball in during the drying cycle.
Why consider a tumble dryer ball?
- A more even drying result across the contents in the drum
- More efficiency, drum contents dry more quickly, likely saving money over time
- If you have pets, a dryer ball helps to put more of the pet hair into the lint collector of your tumble dryer
