need new tumble dryer

smiley333

I need some help and advice on purchasing a new tumble dryer. I had one years ago which eventually caught fire and I never replaced it. But now with the kids starting nursery and school my laundry is piling up. I have had a little look online and I've seen a few in my budget (up to £300), however Im a bit confused by all the information. (And I have to be honest this is a big purchase which required abit of saving so just wanted as much reviews before I buy)
I will have to put the tumble dryer in the garage- is there something about the cold temperatures that can affect it?
Is there any brands to avoid? - Indesit?
Is sensor drying beneficial?

TIA

getmore4less

Look at running costs no point getting a cheap one if it is going to costs a load more to run.

Most efficient are the heat pump and they can pay back the extra costs in 2-3 years

For that budget a heatpump will be tough.

A condenser dryer only needs power no plumbing or venting

access to plumbing saves having to empty a tank

access to venting means a vented dryer is an option.

if you look on the manufacturers web sites they cover the pros/cons of the various options and have the running costs.

I would start with this BEKO and compare from there
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/laundry/tumble-dryers/beko-select-dsx83410w-heat-pump-tumble-dryer-white-10132476-pdt.html

230kwh rated A++ and a condenser efficiency of 91% which is good

Grundig are basically the same insides with 5y warrenty for more money can be got for under £400 when they are on offer

Edit 1.
a regular beko concenser would be around £200
560kwh thats 330kwh a year more at say 12.5p £40.

edit 2.
the energy consumption is based on 140cycles per year so adjust for your estimated use

Loanranger

I wouldn't put a tumble dryer in the garage in case it catches fire. Why not consider a heated clothes airer instead? Cheaper to run and safer. Lakeland do one, I have one of theirs, but other brands are available. I paid about 100 pounds ish and wouldn't be without it.

Grenage

We just picked up a Beko heat source model for £399; very pleased with it so far.

giraffe69

If its in a garage then no need for the extra expense of condensing. We had a standard drier in the garage but when it was moved to a new utility room didn't want a hole in the wall for the vent and bought a condensing drier.

I would buy a standard drier with a hose (ours vented via a cat flap in the garage!) which has a decent reputation for reliability. You sometimes get warnings about using devices in colder areas like garages but we had no problems in 4 years.

EssexExile

I can't think of any particular reason why a vented dryer shouldn't be in a garage. A condenser dryer has water in it so freezing could be a problem.

prosaver

This looks fun
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/8501147
Has anyone used one off these and do they cause damp in the room?

Grenage

Yes, yes they would.

getmore4less

giraffe69 wrote: »

If its in a garage then no need for the extra expense of condensing. We had a standard drier in the garage .

A cheap vented will still cost around £40 a year more in running costs over a heat pump.


Much lower risk of fires as there is no heater element.

teddysmum

When our ancient Creda drier inherited from my late parents gave up after 30 years, my husband asked among his trade customers and was told that Zanussi have the lowest fault/returns record. We bought one (condensing) and it's been fine for 5 years.

smiley333

thanks guys. just made room in the garage for it. will hopefully get one a bit cheaper this weekend.