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Heat pump tumble dryers

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Cadenza123 Sun 20-Apr-25 11:34:28

You've done the right thing. I have one in the garage, it needs emptying and I find it a nuisance. Previous one was vented. It also takes over 2 hours min.

Commonground Sun 20-Apr-25 10:24:35

Thank you all for your responses. I did more research and discovered that they are less efficient in colder temperatures. Mine is in my utility room, which is an unheated single skin extension. Also I want to have it stacked above my washing machine and they are a fair bit heavier. I'm afraid I chickened out and ordered another condenser dryer.

karmalady Sat 19-Apr-25 11:55:38

Miele, excellent, they weigh and go by the humidity in the washing, Could not be cheaper in use

David49 Sat 19-Apr-25 11:44:43

I didn’t realize how much more efficient they were an average user will save £200 per year over a typical 12 yr lifespan. Looking a prices they are about £100 more to buy, it’s a no brainer.

Franbern Sat 19-Apr-25 09:50:54

When I moved into my flat in 2019, knew I needed a good tumble dryer as no longer the option of hanging out washing in garden. Worked on basis that fuel prices likely to rise (did then realise how much of a rise), so spent extra to purchase a Beko Heat Pump dryer. Have never regretted this decision.

Of course it does reverse, no noisier than any other tumble dryer I have had, takes a little longer to dry a load - but senses when the load is dry and then stops. Big difference is the cost - so much less to run than normal tumble dryer

Scribbles Fri 18-Apr-25 13:29:43

I've had a Bosch heat-pump dryer since 2017 and it's the best dryer I've ever owned. I use it several times a week and, if it had to be replaced, would not now contemplate buying any other kind of dryer.
It takes a large load, is no noisier than any other dryer I've encountered, it's very economical to run and it does have a reverse action.
Granted the drying time is longer than with previous dryers but, as I've never needed to dry something and use it/wear it immediately, this hasn't been an issue.

Elowen33 Fri 18-Apr-25 12:01:17

My niece has one and hers also takes 2 to 3 hours to dry a load.
That is ok if you dont need something quickly and cannot hear it.

You will probably get the same reviews on here, some will like them some not.

LadyGracie Fri 18-Apr-25 11:53:42

My sister has a John Lewis heat pump tumble dryer, it does a good job. I’m quite envious of its low running cost.
I have an AEG condenser it also does a good job, no creasing, not quite as economical.

Commonground Fri 18-Apr-25 11:35:15

Does anyone have any experience with a heat pump tumble dryer? My condensor dryer bit the dust yesterday. I like the idea of having something that is more economical to run and now the heat pump type is not ridiculously expensive. However, in this instance, Google has not been my friend. The reviews are either 5 star or warnings not to touch with a bargepole. I'm aware that they take longer to dry stuff, but there are posts claiming that a load takes 2 to 3 hours. Another downside seems to be they're not available with a reverse action.