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heat-pump dryers
Coverage of heat-pump dryers in the Nexus archive.
- Shopkeepers warn of a 'rush' on traditional tumble dryers before Ed Miliband bans them in favour of more expensive heat-pump alternatives as part of Labour's Net Zero drive
Shopkeepers warn of a surge in demand for traditional tumble dryers ahead of a potential Labour-led ban, as Ed Miliband promotes more expensive heat-pump alternatives under Labour's Net Zero initiative. The policy aims to phase out conventional dryers in favor of energy-efficient heat-pump models.
- Now Ed Miliband comes for tumble dryers... Net Zero Secretary set to ban sale of traditional machines in favour of heat-pump versions that cost more up-front
The UK government, led by Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband, plans to ban the sale of traditional tumble dryers in favor of more expensive heat-pump models. The policy aims to promote energy-efficient appliances but faces criticism due to the higher upfront costs for consumers.