Having a dryer will make life easier when weather or time isn’t on your side. Choose the dryer that best suits your lifestyle.
Vented
Simple to use.
Water in the clothes evaporates and the hot humid air is blown out of the dryer through to an external vent.
Condenser
Recycles air, passing moist, hot air from the clothes through a heat exchange, extracting the water and sending the hot dry air back through the clothes.
Suitable for a well-ventilated room to prevent condensation.
Water is collected in a reservoir.
The dryer will signal when the reservoir needs emptying.
Heat Pump
Energy efficient appliance costing less than a similar sized vented machine to run.
Venting is not required, as no hot air or moisture is created.
Water is collected in a reservoir.
The dryer will signal when the reservoir needs emptying.
Other things to consider:
Capacity
The higher the kilogram capacity the more clothes can fit in each load.
An 8kg dryer will be suitable for approx. 3-4 people, while a 9kg+ dryer will be suitable for a household of 5+
It is not necessary to match the kilograms of your dryer to your washing machine if using additional drying methods.
Features
Look out for additional features that can make your life easier:
Anti-crease
Auto program
Sensor technology to detect when clothes are dry
Reverse tumbling to minimise tangling of larger items
Drying rack which is great for wet shoes and delicate items that you don’t want to tumble.
