Tumble dryer recommendations please

natley

After 3 years, my beko condenser dryer almost caught fire last night :eek::mad:
I'm on my 3rd tumble dryer in 10 years! First one was hotpoint and lasted 5 years before it gave up the ghost, second one also a hotpoint and after 2 years the noise resembled a generator - as I was asked by neighbour if I had one running:o
Does anyone have any recommendations of a good reliable dryer? Living in Scotland and a family of 5 it really is a need rather than a want for us.

*BigBird*

We bought a John Lewis condenser dryer a couple of years ago and it's been great. They are made by one of the big manufacturers, I think it's AEG. John Lewis own branded stuff also tends to come with a decent guarantee - think ours was 3 years rather than the standard 12 months you seem to get with the big names.

katsclaws

I have an AEG condenser from John Lewis, 5yr guarantee. Bought about six months ago. I'm very pleased with it. More expensive than some dryers but worth it.

sally24_2

I've had an Indesit washer dryer for 6 years and no troubles. My previous Indesit lasted 13 years, 4 house moves and was rather battered, but it still worked faultlessly. I only changed it for a new one so I would have a smart one for my new kitchen.

choccybuttons

Hi

I would shop around and look for one that has a free 5 year warranty and a good energy rating (save you more money).

Heard good things about John Lewis. Iv got an AEG at the moment.

Tropez

A Beko product catching fire? Who'd a thunk it?

I suppose it depends on your budget. Mine is quite good, energy efficient and hopefully isn't about to break down but it was rather expensive (over £500). You can get a decent one for half that.

For what it's worth, Siemens, Bosch and Samsung tend to have good reviews with regards to reliability.

pigpen

I'd never have a condenser.. they take far too long and use far too much power.

Mine is a Hoover vented and is amazing.. it is definitely overworked with 10 people including a bedwetter and 2 toddlers. My last Hoover one I got lasted 6 years and was 3 years old when I got it.. this one I have had for 5 years and it is still going strong.. or it was this morning, it has probably exploded now I typed that lol. (Don't worry Tropez, it is under warranty )

I got a condenser one at the same time as I got this it lasted 3 years and burst into flames. The previous condenser was the same. White knight ones are rubbish I had one given.. I'd refuse in future free or not! I had a washer dryer that was appalling too, by the time a load was nearly dry it needed washing again it smelled so bad, I never got a full load dried in it.

natley

Thanks for the replies. Think I'm going to go with this one
http://www.johnlewis.com/aeg-lavatherm-t65270ac-condenser-tumble-dryer-7kg-load-b-energy-rating-white/p231204564
Seems to have good reviews. I just hope it lasts a little longer than the previous ones!

BitterAndTwisted

Washer/dryers can only ever dry about half a load at a time, if that. As my sister has discovered. I'd rather hang laundry up on a washing-line or airer than have half-loads hanging about in the basket waiting for the first load to dry.

j.e.j.

It's a bit concerning reading about cheap condenser dryers catching fire after about 3 years (I'm thinking about my almost 3 year old zanussi :eek::rotfl:)

I'd go for one of the better makes like a Bosch. They are very reliable.

Tropez

j.e.j. wrote: »

It's a bit concerning reading about cheap condenser dryers catching fire after about 3 years (I'm thinking about my almost 3 year old zanussi :eek::rotfl:)

I'd go for one of the better makes like a Bosch. They are very reliable.

It seems to be a recurring theme with Beko.

http://www.itv.com/news/2013-03-01/nearly-138-000-beko-products-a-safety-risk-in-uk-homes/