Martin Lewis says ditch 'demon appliance' for cheaper alternative this winterThe Money Saving Expert founder has warned that one appliance could soon run up your energy billsView 3 Images Martin Lewis has recommended the gadget (Image: ITV)Money expert Martin Lewis has urged households to swap their tumble dryer for a dehumidifier when drying clothes indoors to slash energy costs. As the colder months arrive and outdoor drying becomes increasingly difficult, many families face the challenge of drying laundry inside their homes. View 3 Images Tumble dryers can be costly to run (Image: Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images)Speaking on The Martin Lewis Podcast, available on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Music, Martin Lewis highlighted various "demon appliances" that people should steer clear of. As an alternative, Martin recommended making the switch to a dehumidifier, explaining: "Many dehumidifiers have different wattages - the one I checked out was 200W. The Pro Breeze 12L dehumidifier boasts built-in laundry drying functions and a 12-litre tank, permitting multiple uses before needing to be emptied.