To know more about these two drying methods, we’ll share the pros and cons of both air and tumble drying.

For a lot of people, a big factor in the debate between tumble and air drying is time. There is no doubt that tumble drying lessens the amount of time for clothing to dry compared to air drying, unless it’s a blisteringly hot day. AirDry technology delivers up to three times better drying performance when compared to closed-door systems. The door automatically opens at the end of the drying phase and the air is circulated inside the machine. Dishes emerge perfectly dry. Every time. There are issues with drying clothes inside too as drying clothes in poorly-ventilated rooms can increase moisture in the air. In turn, it will create an adequate condition for mould spores to grow. That being said, this can also be a problem for condenser dryer machines. Additionally, tumble drying speeds up your laundry process by removing the need to iron your clothing. That’s because the heat from your dryer usually removes the fabric’s creases. Air-drying your clothes doesn’t use any electricity or gas at all. You may think this laundry tip saves you money on your electric bill, but it doesn’t always. The average cost of running your dryer ranges between 36 and 45 cents per load, depending on the dryer type and load size. But if you have a large family and have to do multiple laundry loads per day, that savings can add up over time. What we don’t like about the air-drying method

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You know that Latin phrase that means, "First, do no harm"? Well, it’s widely applicable. It’s always best practice to start with the gentlest method, and then build up to more extreme methods if the first one doesn’t work. Air-drying your clothes takes far less a toll on fabrics than machine drying does, not to mention it’s more energy efficient. Air-drying is easier on fabrics

Air-drying your clothes means you need space to do so, and we don’t all have that. Laying out individual pieces of clothing takes up a significant amount of surface area and requires ventilation. Heat damages clothes, and as we mentioned before, the heat and friction from the dryer takes its toll on fabrics over time. Shrinking, fading, and changes in fit can all happen if you use a dryer for the wrong piece of clothing. Pro tip: If you air-dry a stained item, you can continue to treat the stain and wash the item until it’s removed. Oil-based stains aren’t easily removed using water, so it might be smart to dry clean to remove it. Air-drying is eco-friendly Ideally, it’s best to air dry clothes than to machine dry them. Air drying will save money while decreasing the wear-and-tear of clothes from tumble drying. It’ll ease any concerns about ruining your garments.There is also the chance of damaging clothes due to the intense heat. Many fabrics shouldn’t be tumble dried due to the chance of their shrinkage or damage. The bottom line? If your goal or main concern is finishing your laundry as soon as possible, then go for tumble drying. First, tumbler dryers can be pricy to buy and with continuous use, your energy bills will get higher. Also, dryers eventually require maintenance, so that’s another expense to consider. Never lay garments on top of each other – give them as much space as possible. Photograph: Mike Kemp/Getty Images/Tetra images RF