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Recommendations please for a tumble dryer in the garage

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MiniMum97 · 30/09/2017 01:44

Am thinking of a White Knight as I've heard they are good and reliable and within budget. I don't want to spend too much as it's going in a garage and ideally they should not be placed in garages or anywhere unheated I understand. I need a condenser as no outside wall to vent to.
Recommendations from people who use condensers in garages or outbuildings please - would be interested to know how long you have had it and whether you've had any problems due to low temperature.
Thank you!

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CruzRamirez · 30/09/2017 15:52

I've never heard that about garages! Ours is a Hotpoint condenser, no issues in 3 years.

Callmecordelia · 30/09/2017 15:58

I thought it was the new type of heat pump condensers that aren't good in garages, as they can only function in an "indoor" ambient temperature? I suppose you should empty the tank in cold weather so it doesn't freeze. My garage is integral, and I've now plumbed in the condenser dryer so I don't worry about that.

TheNumberfaker · 30/09/2017 16:02

We've had a zanussi vented one in the garage (integrated then attached then detached and now integrated ) for about 13 years, use a box thing now with it no problems.

LoniceraJaponica · 30/09/2017 16:04

I have a Bosch condenser in the garage. I empty the tank after every use because when it is full it cuts out.

JohRepat · 16/01/2018 12:02

Did you get one MiniMum97? How is it going?
I need to buy a tumble dryer and having never had one before, I have no idea what to buy!
It has to go in the garage - where I have a window and a side door so could vent through there? Should I get condenser or vented??
I have a family of 5 so what kg should I go for?
My mum says I should get reverse action and maybe sensor dryer and a large porthole - right?
Too much choice!!
I think I am most worried about it being in the garage and if it works well in there.
Any help, suggestions, comments ladies?

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