Do you have a water drain and do you want to flush the moisture automatically? Choose a condenser dryer you can connect to the drain. If a condensation drain hose isn't included, buy a hose separately. If you're looking for a condenser dryer, pay attention to the build quality of the condenser dryer.
If a dryer has a mid-range build quality, it generally lasts longer than a basic model. Make sure the dryer has a stainless steel drum, so that the drum doesn't rust. If it has a humidity sensor, the dryer stops automatically when your clothes are dry enough. Business Stores Customer Service. Written by Rowan 2 June What is a condenser dryer? A condenser dryer is relatively fast thanks to the high drying temperature.
This makes your laundry dry faster. A disadvantage is that condenser dryer uses a lot of energy. This is because the dryer works with a heat element. Bear in mind, though, that they have to repaired more frequently than separate washing machines and tumble dryers — possibly because you're asking them to do twice as much work.
Washer-dryers can usually wash more clothes than they can dry, meaning a single washing load may need to be dried in two or more loads. If you're interested in a washer-dryer, head to our washer-dryer reviews to find the best. If both your appliances are made by the same manufacturer, you should be able to buy a stacking kit to fix your dryer on top of your washing machine.
These kits can be bought from manufacturers or department stores, and are an alternative to a washer dryer if you're short on space: you two appliances with the footprint of one. You can also buy universal stacking kits if you have a washer and dryer from two different brands. These kits are designed to fix any dryer on top of any front-loading washing machine — though a brand-specific kit may fix them more firmly.
It's not advisable to simply place a tumble dryer on top of your washing machine. Any jolts or the vibration of a high spin could dislodge the tumble dryer and cause damage. See our guide on how to design a utility room for more laundry room inspiration. The type of tumble dryer you have in your garage will depend on how it needs to be installed. All types will need a supply of either electricity or gas. As mentioned above, vented dryers will need somewhere to run a pipe outside, such as through a vent in the wall or poked out of a window.
You will need to ensure that there is space around the machine and that the room is well-ventilated, though. Condenser and heat-pump dryers are usually more susceptible to issues as they need the right temperature of air around them to work efficiently.
Make sure to read your machine's manual for the manufacturer's advice on installing in a garage. If you're concerned about your children or pets being injured in a tumble dryer, then follow these precautions to help ensure they're safe:.
There has been a lot in the media about appliance recalls and fires. Below is a list of the tumble dryers that have been recalled due to there being a potential fire risk. If you think you might have an affected model, stop using the model and contact the manufacturer immediately to find out what the next course of action should be. If you think your dryer might be affected, call Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda tumble dryers manufactured between April and September Read our news story on the Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda fire safety recalls to see a full list of all the affected model numbers.
You can also contact Hotpoint on for more information. Beko and Blomberg 8kg and 9kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November with the following model numbers:. Read more about the Beko and Blomberg recall in our news story. You can contact Beko on Beko 6kg and 7kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and October with the following model numbers:.
White Knight tumble dryers manufactured between October and June with the following model numbers:. Siemens tumble dryers manufactured in Please call Siemens on for more details.
For more information, you can visit the Government website and its page on large appliances recalled due to fire risk. You should clean all lint filters every time you use the machine to maintain good airflow. Wipe the drum with a damp cloth regularly, and check the vent outlet and hose of vented driers for fluff.
The heat exchanger in condenser models needs washing out about five times a year, more often for heavy users. But there are still some major differences between the two. A condenser dryer, on the other hand, isn't energy-efficient at all.
In this article, you can read why this is and what else is different. Comparison Energy consumption Drying temperature Cycle duration Water drain in the condenser reservoir or drain pipe. Energy consumption. Heat pump dryer: very energy-efficient. View all heat pump dryers. Condenser dryer: not energy-efficient. View all condenser dryers. Drying temperature. Heat pump dryer: low laundry stays nice longer.
Condenser dryer: high laundry wears faster. Cycle duration. Heat pump dryer: dries less quickly. Condenser dryer: dries quickly. Water drain in the condenser reservoir or drain pipe. Did this help you? Yes No. How can we improve this page? We only use your feedback to improve the website, we won't respond.
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