Condensor tumble dryers?

neas

Hi all got a few questions about tumble dryers (condensor ones really).

1. When it states 4.8 kwh/cycle does that mean it uses 4.8kws per hour while it is operational? I.e if you shoved it on for 30 mins it would use 2.4 KW? Its a tad difficult to compare as some might dry clothes faster than others.... so actually be cheaper?

2. Any recommendations for a cheap, economical, condesnor tumble dryer to match our 6kg washing machine? We currenty do 1 load of washing a weak (6kg worth) so would prob just need 6kg of washing dried etc.

3. Is a 8kg dryer better to get than a 6kg dryer (as it will dry faster?) or is it better to match dryer capacity with washing machien?

Im so confused lol. Any help would be appreciated.

Loonytoons

Sorry can't really answer your questions but i will say we have a 6kg condensor dryer and i'd definitely recommend it. Ours is zannussi and so far we've had no problems. One thing i would say to go for if it's in your budget is sensor drying. It saves having to guess how long it'll take to dry, you just stick it on and it beeps when it's done. Good luck!

penrhyn

The maximum wattage of a domestic tumble drier would not be more than 3 kilowatts, as above that it would have to be hardwired in, like an electric cooker.

toyboy_2

neas wrote: »

1. When it states 4.8 kwh/cycle does that mean it uses 4.8kws per hour while it is operational? I.e if you shoved it on for 30 mins it would use 2.4 KW? Its a tad difficult to compare as some might dry clothes faster than others.... so actually be cheaper?
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4.8kWh/cycle means that for a complete cycle, it will use 4.8 kilowatt hours of electricity. (1 kWh is a standard unit of electricity, and costs 10p ish).
This could mean it takes half an hour, and uses 9.6kW, or takes 2 hours and uses 2.4kW. Either way the cost would be the same.
As the maximum wattage will be 3kW, the actual time for a cycle will be a minimum of 1 hour 36 minutes.

It is hard to compare this to different machines though, because a cycle for one may be different to the cycle for another. So one company might consider a "standard cycle" to be 6kg of towels and bedding, whereas another company's cycle could be 4kg of underwear, which would dry a lot more quickly, and so give the (false) impression that the machine was more efficient.

As a general rule, I'd go for the machine with the highest efficiency rating (i.e. A, on the A-G scale), and the highest power.(Which will be measured in Watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), NOT kilowatt hours (kWh))

neas

Do they have to be wired directly into the wall? or do they have a plug like fridge freezers?

Thanks

Constantine

Any domestic machine will be plugged in, not hard wired.

lolly5648

Does the room still get a bit steamy - we want to put our dryer upstairs in a room with lots of books?

higgers07

lolly5648 wrote: »

Does the room still get a bit steamy - we want to put our dryer upstairs in a room with lots of books?

Hi


Not sure on your budget, but just for your info I've been shopping around for a condenser drier. Best deal I found is online with co-opelectrical. I've finally ordered a bosch condenser (the code number is 84307) from them for £355 delivered with a 2 yr guarantee. I think this is a pretty good price for a bosch. I think it is 'B' rated and takes 7kg.

Hope this helps

Ian

username456

Hi,

We have a Candy Condenser dryer and for a time had it upstairs in our back bedroom - with lots of books. There was no steam, as all the steam is condensed into water, so there is no problem with anything in the room getting damp. We did however, have our window open on catch when we had the dryer on as the room did get warm.

Hope this helps

Arls