How Long Should You Run a Bathroom Dryer in Japan? My Everyday Routine
After taking a shower, I often look at the water still covering the bathroom walls and floor and wonder how long it will take to dry. Our bathroom has a small window, so on clear days I usually open it instead of turning on the bathroom dryer. When the air is dry, that is often enough. Rainy days are different. During Japan’s rainy season, or even on a hot but humid summer evening, the bathroom can stay damp for much longer than I expect. Sometimes the air outside feels almost as wet as the bathroom itself. The dryer is useful on those days, but it is not completely quiet, and I also think about the electricity cost when it runs for several hours. I once saw a news report about fires involving some bathroom heater-dryer units. I knew the report did not mean every bathroom dryer was dangerous, but after seeing it, I started feeling uneasy whenever ours ran for a long time. That was when I began paying more attention to how I actually use the bathroom dryer in Japan. How Long Does a Japa...