Integrated tumble dryers

Annie1960

Does anyone have an integrated tumble dryer? I'm planning my kitchen at the moment, and it seems that very few companies make these, and I was wondering why.

Are these a good idea, or is it better to get a free-standing dryer?

PasturesNew

The main reasons people cite for not wanting one is:

- one function dies, that's both functions lost
- once washed, you then have to dry the stuff, thus slowing down the whole washing cycle and how many loads you can achieve.

Dan-Dan

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Dan-Dan

PasturesNew wrote: »

The main reasons people cite for not wanting one is:

- one function dies, that's both functions lost
- once washed, you then have to dry the stuff, thus slowing down the whole washing cycle and how many loads you can achieve.

I dont think op meant integrated washer/dryer

Annie1960

PasturesNew wrote: »

The main reasons people cite for not wanting one is:

- one function dies, that's both functions lost
- once washed, you then have to dry the stuff, thus slowing down the whole washing cycle and how many loads you can achieve.

Thanks, but i'm asking about an integrated dryer only. I currently have a free-standing washer-dryer combined, and am thinking about getting separate machines for my new kitchen.

keith969

Many kitchens don't have room for them - they end up in the garage etc (like mine). Having had integrated units in the past (well at least fridge and freezer) I would go for free standing any day. More choice basically.

wrightk

Annie1960 wrote: »

Thanks, but i'm asking about an integrated dryer only. I currently have a free-standing washer-dryer combined, and am thinking about getting separate machines for my new kitchen.

I would have thought because it poses more of a fire risk?

getmore4less

If you have space could do a proper cupboard and stack units rather than use integrated.

IF you have the funds a decent heat pump condenser use the same waste as the washer no venting.
Look for A rated condensing a lot are b or higher and still chuck a lot of moisture into the room.

Best value when we looked before Xmas were A++/A rated Beko/Grundig currys models probably same insides just different controls warranty and price.

GTN38250HGCW don't pay more than £400.
the Beko will be under £350.

Annie1960

wrightk wrote: »

I would have thought because it poses more of a fire risk?

is there evidence for this?

wrightk

Annie1960 wrote: »

is there evidence for this?

plenty of manuals advise on leaving a gap either side of the machine for ventilation and also not to block up the front and rear vents. A quick search on some well known sites throws up only one integrated dryer

Annie1960

getmore4less wrote: »

If you have space could do a proper cupboard and stack units rather than use integrated.

IF you have the funds a decent heat pump condenser use the same waste as the washer no venting.
Look for A rated condensing a lot are b or higher and still chuck a lot of moisture into the room.

Best value when we looked before Xmas were A++/A rated Beko/Grundig currys models probably same insides just different controls warranty and price.

GTN38250HGCW don't pay more than £400.
the Beko will be under £350.

I can't really follow what you're saying here. What is a heat pump condenser?