Tumble dryer - vented or condensing?

getmore4less

Why have your washer and dryer in your kitchen take the opportunity to move them elsewhere.

A condenser dryer can go anywhere there is a plug socket.

Heat pump can pay for themselves in under 5 years and there are often deals and 5y warranty.

silvercar

I just replaced my old vented tumble dryer with a condensor dryer. The new one requires emptying a tank at the top/ front of the machine, but the room seems far dryer than the damp smell I had from the vented one.

Under £200 for this one.

bellaboo86

I have a condenser tumble dryer and I love it. You can be much more flexible with the location condenser tumble dryers as they can pretty much go anywhere.

Chrishazle

We've had a condensing tumble dryer for years, with the water outlet into the utility sink - but often we collect the condensed water in old 4L milk bottles and my wife uses it in her steam iron (it's effectivle distilled water!). As a result, instead of having to clean the iron every month and replace it every 3-4 years, I only have to clean the iron once a year or less, and the current iron is 8-10 years old and still going strong!

Our dryer is Miele - initially expensive, but they last. Our first Miele washing machine was 23 years old when replaced (was repairable, but decided to replace instead). Current one is 8 years old, more efficient than the old one, and so far (touch wood!) faultless.

Annie1960

keith969 wrote: »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's a washing machine, not a washer/dryer.

You are correct, I've swapped it for the correct link. I've been looking at so many appliances I'm going cross-eyed.

Most people will tell you to avoid a washer/dryer as opposed to separates, as they are less reliable and don't perform as well. If you're stuck for space that might be a valid reason though.

I have plenty of space in my new kitchen. The issue is that, always having had free-standing in the past, I want integrated appliances in my new kitchen. They don't seem to make integrated tumble dryers, but there are some integrated washer/dryers.

I've currently got a free-standing Zanussi washer/dryer which I've had for almost 10 years. It's very reliable, and suits me well.

I can understand people with young children who may do many loads of washing each week would find washer/dryers frustrating, but they are fine for my household.

On vented vs. Condensing dryers, I've had both and new condensing dryers are far, far better. They will keep the room they are in warmer rather than all that heat going to waste, and no hole in the wall for a pipe required. The condensate tray on my Bosch is at the top, no bending required, just pull out and pour down the sink.

Oh and avoid Currys!

Thanks very much for the info.

Annie1960

getmore4less wrote: »

Why have your washer and dryer in your kitchen take the opportunity to move them elsewhere.

A condenser dryer can go anywhere there is a plug socket.

Heat pump can pay for themselves in under 5 years and there are often deals and 5y warranty.

I can't think of anywhere else to put it! There's no space in the bathroom, and i don't want it in the dining room or bedroom.

Annie1960

Rodders53 wrote: »

Most condenser dryers can be connected to a nearby waste drain where the condensed water can be pumped to (instead of into the removable tank at the top).
Washer dryers are connected to the drain, so have no need of a tank to hold condensed water.
Heat pump dryers consume less electricity per load cf any other dryer type.

That is exactly what happens with my current washer/dryer (ie pipe to drain). The only problem with it is that it is free-standing, and I now want an integrated one.

Annie1960

silvercar wrote: »

I just replaced my old vented tumble dryer with a condensor dryer. The new one requires emptying a tank at the top/ front of the machine, but the room seems far dryer than the damp smell I had from the vented one.

Under £200 for this one.

Ooohh - very interesting. It says it requires own furniture door, but it does not say it's integrated. Could I put it in a cupboard?

getmore4less

Annie1960 wrote: »

I can't think of anywhere else to put it! There's no space in the bathroom, and i don't want it in the dining room or bedroom.

Build a proper laundry cupboard into your spacious kitchen design rather than use built in.

it will be quieter(door shut) and neater, you can have space for other laundry based stuff like powders and iron board etc.

A stack kit is an option if you don't want to lose too much under counter space at the expense of a bit of counter space.

Annie1960

Jonesya wrote: »

If you're going to be using it regularly, worth looking at the heat-pump type condenser dryers - more energy efficient and they seem to have come down in price quite a lot.

Thanks. I don't use the dryer very often, just for sheets and towels in winter.