Tumble Dryer Buying Guide

A tumble dryer provides a convenient way of drying laundry, more specifically at times of the year when the weather is not on our side. If you have a large family, or no garden for example a tumble dryer can be ideal. Drying clothes inside the house, on radiators is time consuming and also creates condensation. Many people like the soft feeling that tumble dryers leave on fabrics, which as another reason that are very popular.

There are two different types of tumble dryer, vented and condenser. A vented dryer removes the damp air from the drum and disperses it out through a hose and out from the home via an air vent. An alternative is to place the hose out of a door or window rather than having an air vent installed. These models are more energy efficient than a condenser dryer and cost less to buy.

A condenser dryer is slightly more expensive, as it separates water from the damp air which can be emptied out after drying or pumped out via plumbing at the rear. Although condenser dyers are little more expensive and use a little more energy, they are preferred as the hose is not necessary.

Most machines will have a drying timer delay so you can operate it at cheaper tariff costs, such as at night. There are many ways in which you can reduce the length of cycle of your tumble dryer and therefore reduce running costs. Spin drying your washing load at the fastest speed will ensure minimal water is left and therefore will reduce drying time. Also ensure the tumble dryer is not overloaded.

Miele is the top brand of tumble dryers on the market. They offer a huge range of features and designs and have a wide range of award winning models. Features on board Miele dryers include the Patented Miele honeycomb drum which has a hexagonal structure designed to create air pockets which cushion the laundry and result in less creases. A Freshen Up feature is used for the airing and refreshing of clothing, to reduce the amount of creases before wearing. are provided with a 10 year guarantee against the breakdown of the stainless steel drum and lifters. Miele machines are designed and tested to last for 20 years of average use.

Bosch's range of Logixx  are extremely energy efficient with the EgoLogixx 7 using 40% less energy that an A rated tumble dryer. It has a 7kg load capacity, a wide range of programmes, Touch control buttons, 1400 rpm, ActiveAir technology, Heat Pump and a Self Cleaning condenser. White Knight offer the Eco Tumble Dryer which is the only domestic tumble dryer in the UK that uses gas rather than electricity. By using gas, it creates 54% less carbon that an electric dryer and offers 61% lower running costs per year.

White Knight state that this type of tumble dryer is the best best thing for the environment, to allowing clothes to dry in the air naturally. There are two gas dryer models available and both have a 7kg drum capacity. One model has a reverse tumble action which stops laundry from getting tangled, while other has a user selectable drying function where the machine stops when it detects clothes are dry. White Knight also offer a wide range of electricity powered dryers ranging from as little as £115.

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