Tumble Dryer with sensor feature that will work with small loads?

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Can you recommend one?

I'm looking for a TD with a sensor feature that works whether the drum is full or just has a few items in it. I tend to use a TD sparingly and often for a few things at a time.

(I recently bought, then returned a Bosch sensor TD because the sensor feature only works on full loads. I was advised by Bosch to add a bunch of towels to small loads to increase the load size in order for this sensor to work. )

Ah OP, came on to say avoid Siemens , but as they are part of the Bosch group, you probably already know that.
I had the same problem and got a lecture from the help desk telling me how the machine worked and how I was being ridiculous...

Oh Dreamersandwishers, that's interesting. I didn't know that Siemens is part of same group so thanks for the heads up. I think the Sensor feature that only works when the drum is full is a major design fail.

Following. This does my head in.

No positive advice but avoid Samsung. I’ve just had a £700 machine break beyond repair after 22 months.

Samsung are refusing to engage in any dialogue and are in fact incredibly rude.

Pegasus, that's terrible! I'm sure stuff becomes obsolete too quickly these days.

Any positive recs out there?

BUMP: Anyone happy with their tumble dryer (with a sensor feature)?

I have a Miele that does this, and I love it. If it's on a usual cycle but still needs to keep going it will until everything is totally dry.

If I put a small load in, it'll adjust the timings for the load. And it's pretty much silent, as is the washing machine.

Thank you Billy. Miele is great but expensive.
And it sounds like you still have to guess the timing for a small load?

Strangely enough, I have a Bosch condenser and it has no trouble sensor drying single items/small loads.

I had an AEG condensor prior to this one and no problem there either.🤔

Does yours have a heat pump by any chance? I have heard of similar issues with heat pump dryers which I know are supposed to be much more economical but have some strange quirks.

I bought a candy grand vita tumble dryer in the january sales. Its wonderful :-) The difference in electric use is very noticeable.

AEG condenser 🙄

I have a candy that will do light loads it has pants and socks in it now it is noisy but dries fine. It took me ages to get used to the condenser last dryer was just a normal hose one.

Miele are worth every penny, ours has been going for twenty years and as per op, adjusts to the weight of the load.

Just worked out that our Miele has cost us £1 a week for the last twenty years. We couldn't afford it at the time, so glad we stuck it on a card and chunked it off.

We have the Hotpoint Aquarius and while I don't know if it specifically has a sensor it definetly stops when dry and the time reduces with a smaller load.

Beko condenser dryer with sensor here got it from currys very reasonable (from what I remember paid about £160) had it for 7 years still going strong very energy efficient and not had any bother with it.

I have a Beko from John Lewis. Works really well no matter how small the load (I often just dry socks and boxers).

Thanks all for the responses!
Rafflesway: I bought then returned a heat-pump TD. I was told by Bosch to add dry towels to bump up the weight and volume of the load in order to get the sensor to work. (I wanted to be economical and energy-conscious). Interesting that there are quirks with this type. I'm more likely to go for condenser next time.
Our original machine was vented (not economical) but had a sensor that worked every time. It was bought overseas and the brand isn't available here.
Beko keeps coming up as a good buy. I will look into it more...
Miele is always fab but I was hoping to pay less. We have a Miele washing machine and it is brilliant. I may have to save up while the weather is good and dry my socks outside and then invest in Autumn.
Again, thanks all for the replies

I was going to say Miele, but I won't then.
I've dried all kinds of small loads over the years, owing to various emergencies and last minute panics.

Baroness

Miele.
But I also had a zanussi before I was very happy with.
Also like Bosch. X

Samsung was the worst I've had. X

I have a grundig condenser and I love it

Yep, has to be Miele