I used one for the first time when I was 30 something, that might be why.
Yes sometimes stuff don’t dry so well. Then hang them differently. Take advantage of the sun. Idk .
I caved in for the AC: the us climate is different, AC is needed. But for dryer I will stand my snobby European ground :p
The answer to your question does not really matter, cause the topic the rest of us discuss is "should drying cloth outside be allowed".