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AIBU to want a Condenser Tumble Dryer to dry as quickly as a vented one?

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rainbows40 · 18/03/2026 19:50

I am currently using a vented tumble dryer but after having it for years and years, I have decided to buy a condenser one as I need the space!
The vented one has one turntable dial that you turn to however long you want it to run for. I always use the max setting, which is 180 mins. A full load of washing always comes out dry in this time.

Can you recommend a condenser tumble dryer that will do the same?

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tinyspiny · 18/03/2026 19:52

My Bosch condenser does a load of towels in about an hour if not less .

BansheeOfTheSouth · 18/03/2026 19:53

Beko DTLCE90051W Condenser Tumble Dryer, 9kg, White, B Rated | Marks Electrical https://share.google/RxGzNoChQ69xD8SIB

Never taken more than an hour to fully dry a load, including towels.

rainbows40 · 18/03/2026 19:54

That's fantastic. Which model is this?

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rainbows40 · 18/03/2026 19:55

BansheeOfTheSouth · 18/03/2026 19:53

Beko DTLCE90051W Condenser Tumble Dryer, 9kg, White, B Rated | Marks Electrical https://share.google/RxGzNoChQ69xD8SIB

Never taken more than an hour to fully dry a load, including towels.

Amazing, thank you.

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Notmyreality · 18/03/2026 19:55

3 hrs?! I would say all modern dryers dry in less time than that. My Beko condenser does on full “cupboard dry” setting.

SooooAIBU · 18/03/2026 19:56

My Bosch takes five hours and the clothes are still damp and have to go on the maiden. I hate it!

Notmyreality · 18/03/2026 19:56

BansheeOfTheSouth · 18/03/2026 19:53

Beko DTLCE90051W Condenser Tumble Dryer, 9kg, White, B Rated | Marks Electrical https://share.google/RxGzNoChQ69xD8SIB

Never taken more than an hour to fully dry a load, including towels.

Yup. Same.

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