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Heat pump tumble dryers-does anyone have any thoughts?

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JudgeRindersMinder · 01/10/2022 19:58

I know tumble dryers are a bit of a dirty word just now, but I’m looking to replace my current vented dryer. I’d automatically thought about a condenser, but have come across heat pumps which I didn’t know about till now.

They’re supposed to be a lot more energy efficient, and although a bit more expensive it looks like that could be recouped in a decent ti e through being more efficient.

Does anyone here have on? What are your thoughts

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Strongbeatsskinny · 02/10/2022 10:39

Mine’s an LG at first I thought it was the biggest mistake I’d ever made. There was so many different settings clothes we’re still damp at the end I really did regret it . Then after many weeks of trailing different settings I found what works best for us. Mine even has a shelf I can put in to dry woollen jumper’s and other delicate items.

Karatema · 02/10/2022 10:49

JudgeRindersMinder · 02/10/2022 00:47

lots of food for thought here. We’re having a new utility built, so fortunately no issues with being outside. I’ve just ordered a pulley for said utility (was always my plan even before what’s happening with energy prices) so I I tend cutting dryer use right back anyway, Currently looking at the Which Best Buy which is a £1200 AEG…the jury’s still out!

We looked at Which? before we bought our Beko. I love it but, yes, it does take ages to dry a big load.

SewhereIam · 02/10/2022 10:53

I love my Beko one. After 6 years with only a heated airer I could kiss it every time I use it. Also agree that it seems to be much gentler on clothes than my old condensor dryer was xx

EricNorthmanYesPlease · 02/10/2022 10:56

DoodlePug · 02/10/2022 00:09

I was looking into this recently. They seem great except for taking ages to dry, not sure I could cope with 3 hours and also having no option for emergency quick drying of school uniform etc.

I also read they need to be in the house, that the garage is too cold.anyone know if that's true? Would be a non starter if it was.

I did notice there were a lot of nearly new heat pump dryers on ebay, suggests some people don't like them.

My beko heat pump dryer has a quick dry function for a small load.

maybenotnow · 02/10/2022 15:37

We have this one, I love it. It takes about an hour and a half for a full load, but I realised that if I do a few loads in a row the time gradually gets shorter, I assume it's because it's already hot and recycling that heat rather than having to heat up from cold.

I wouldn't be without it now, it's really efficient and I fold everything when it's warm so not much needs ironing - in my mind that's also a reduction in electricity for the time the iron would have been on. https://www.johnlewis.com/bosch-serie-6-wtwh7660gb-heat-pump-tumble-dryer-9kg-load-white/p3545381?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

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JudgeRindersMinder · 02/10/2022 20:55

Thanks for all the information and opinions, I’ve decided to go for it!

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