Quick replies appreciated - about to order heat pump tumble drier!

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Need to order tonight. Looking at getting a heat pump tumble drier. No space for a vented one, and husband prefers heat pump to condenser as more economical. Bit worried that they seem very slow though. Any experiences? How long does it take to dry a standard load?

@Ihaveaskedyouthricehaven't read full post but your Becko seems to run an unreasonable amount of time.

We have Bosch Serie 4. Full load of towels dries in 1.30. Machine will say 2.51 but never runs to that.
Important thing is to select correct program- towels, have an empty water drawer and clean filters.

great on down setting for duvets, jackets etc.

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I have an Indesit Heat pump tumble drier and I love it. DP was so impressed with mine, he got one too ( converted as he was anti- tumble drier)

The heat pump TD hardly takes any lomger tbh and it’s less work. ( about 90 min per load, but your not standing around waiting )
I don’t have to keep checking clothes as it doesn’t get hot ( less fire risk)
I just put the clothes in, switch on and leave them. Check between loads to ensure filters are clean.
It has a water tank which needs emptying every now and again ( as did previous one)
Much quieter than our previous
Clothes are softer than with previous as don’t get overheated
Very cheap to run compared to previous
Would get another and would never consider a non heat pump one again

Love my AEG…it doesn’t have the “crispy” setting my precious dryer had, and is economical and fast to use

I’ve recently bought a Hotpoint heat pump dryer having previously always had vented ones, I love it!
It has a large capacity, sensors so it stops when it is dry and I wish I’d had one years ago.
No more wasting electricity baking clothes to a crisp, it’s cut right down on ironing too! It has 5 levels of drying so you can chose which one suits you best, I only use the highest level for towels.
I double spin the washing before drying which also helps.

I have a Blomberg heat pump drier. I love it and wouldn’t go back to a condenser drier. However, it does take over 3 hours for most loads but does have a sensor so self adjusts the time and reduces for lighter loads.
It costs about 22p per load so is cheaper and more environmentally friendly to use.

I have a hotpoint one and I hate it. Takes a million years to dry anything, a double bedding set took 6 hrs! I do clean the filters and empty it all the time, but I haven’t got time to wait for it. I’m going to get rid and go back to an ordinary one.

I love mine. I'd say it takes about 90 minutes for a full load. Maybe a bit longer in winter as it is in an unheated room (11 or 12⁰). Better for the environment. Doesn't lose heat to the room. I found it slightly strange to start with that clothes felt slightly damp when I got them out but a quick shake and they are dry. I think this leads to the lack of creases. Very little needs ironing. If there is something (eg linen trousers), I set it to 'iron dry' remove whatever needs ironing then set it to 'cupboard dry' for the rest.

I have a Hisense one and I think it’s fantastic, much much faster than my old condenser one! 57 min on synthetic and my stuff is always dry

I have one too. I hate it. It takes hours and hours to dry clothes compared to my previous condenser. It then stops when they’re still damp . I stopped using it when my bill went up by £200
in the first month. I now dry clothes on a rack and finished them off if I have to with a short burst in the store. Or I hang them outside and put them in the drier if they’re still damp. Mine is a Beko so maybe just not a good drier.

We have a Samsung heat pump dryer and I love it. I don’t feel like it takes too long and it’s very gentle in clothes.

Bosch heat pump here. Very pleased with it.

You can see the divide in these comments. If you have time to let it run you'll love the cheap running costs and that it doesn't bake everything to a crisp. If you really can't wait 90 mins its not for you.

I have a bosch and it's sooooooo slow.

Hoover heat pump here - it’s fantastic! Can’t say I’ve noticed it takes ages to dry stuff, it dries stuff really well.

Mine takes 2-4 hours but is in a cold area. I vastly prefer it as it never shrinks anything and costs so little. You have to keep it clean - both filters on mine and leave the door shut after the cycle but it’s great just different to a conventional tumble dryer.

Didn't see this last night but I'd have joined the "don't do it" chorus. I've got one and I agree that it takes forever to try and get something dry - hours! I've had a few items in there for 2.5hrs and they're still damp when they come out. My old condenser model would have dried the same items in 40 minutes.

We are 3-4 adults (one comes and goes from uni), our routine is washing on in the morning before work, moved to drier as soon as we get home then even if it takes 3 hours its done by bedtime ready to put away. If we're all out we might miss a day here or there but catch up at weekends. We also line dry when we can through the winter and finish off partly-line dried stuff in the kitchen where we have a dehumidifier.

We have one, love it. Actually prepared to use it as its less environmentally unfriendly than a condenser dryer. It warms up the house too and is much more gentle on fabric. The longer drying time doesn't bother me.

I have a Bosch - the digital display usually tells me it’s going to be over three hours but the reality is often much less.

I had a condenser before - I really noticed the difference when I first got it because the utility room stayed the same temp instead of getting all hot and humid.

My washing machine takes ages to run too, so it can take a bit of planning, but I’m used to it.

I have a bosch and have had it three years. Before I didn't have a tumble dryer so can't compare. I would absolutely not be without it. I think it works really well and dries the clothes fine. I also have a bosch washing machine and never had a problem with that in 6 years.

I have a Beko, it always says 2h40 but actually takes about 90 mins. Costs pennies to run.

If you have it in an unheated space like a garage, the heat pump is unnecessary as it will do nothing. Get a condenser instead.

We have a Beko heat pump condenser dryer, I agree it takes a long time which I can sort of accept - but the condensation it causes is awful. It’s definitely fitted correctly, the condensed water is piped off to to the water waste pipe (rather than to the draw) but we have to leave the window open if it in use. Does anyone else this?

Ours doesn't cause condensation. It's in a bathroom, so the room is set up for condensation even if it did, but I don't notice any marked extra. It does tend to warm up the room it's in, perhaps that's what you're finding? Ours is not plumbed, we use the drawer - there was only one waste hookup which we use for the washing machine.

Place marking as I may need a new tumble dryer if the old one is too expensive to fix

The reason they take longer to dry clothes is that they don’t damage them the way normal tumble dryers do and also use less electricity than them. I love my heat pump dryer and you just have to work out the timings of when you use them - last thing at night before you go to bed and first thing in the morning before you go to work