Condensing Tumble Drier: Recommendations?

I do not think condensing dryers are very efficient.

Cannot he not open a window in the kitchen or somewhere, all you then need is a cheap tumble dryer and hang the hose out of the window.

We have a Bosch which is also pumped, therefore it can empty the water into a container or straight down a drain.

I would reccomedd any Hotpoint with 5 year parts cover.

Other points to consider for these:

You need to make sure they have plenty of room around them when they are working
Also dont open the door when they are hot

I used to have one and I think they are excellent, especially for elderly or those with little time.

But, I would say make sure he can put the machine somewhere where it's convenient for him to empty the water container (need to do this each time it's used). Also consider where the water drawer is. Mine was dead easy, a long 6" square tube on the front of the machine at the top . My MIL's on the other hand is a 2 foot wide flat container that pulls out from right at the bottom of the machine - not the best thing for the elderly really.

Also, depends on his circumstances but I think the sensor condensor driers are well worth the extra money. Basically, you put the load in and the machine will turn off when it is dry. Becuase they are dearer to buy anyway ,most of these machines will also include a final 15mins cool cycle to prevent clothes creasing in the drum, and many also include reverse tumble which means the clothes don;t got so tangled up. This all helps to make the whole thing easier. It also means no forgetting clothes that get shrunk or get permanently embedded creases, and less wasted electricity.

I guess there is more to go wrong but mine was fine for about 8 yrs when the belt went and unfortunately, when DH took it apart to replace the belt he must have accidently done something else to it so it wouldn't work when he put it back together again ??? Towards the end of this time I think the automatic sensor was not working quite so well so the clothes were no quite bone dry when the machine stopped, I just used to roll it on again and they would be dry by the time the sensor next decided the load was done!

I got this White Knight model from LX Direct when the codes were around.....saved 25% plus free delivery and they took away my old one. It is v v easy to use and the water canister is at the top and easy to empty. Highly recommend the machine but the service from LX was only redeemed by the fact that I got it so cheap!