Would you still consider buying a vented tumble dryer?

artyboy

Vented is clearly on the way out. It's a bit like people that wanted Plasma TVs when they were on their last knocking, because, well, contrast ratio innit.

To be fair, if there were decent ones on the market, and running costs were no option then it would be fine, but it's very slim pickings for vented these days.

Silvertabby

We considered a heat pump dryer, but Mr S (retired leccy) thought there would be too much to go wrong.

Went for a Miele condenser, which is much more efficient than our old Bosch (condenser) dryer.

Yorkie1

You mentioned using cheaper electricity rates. Just remember the fire brigade advice not to use tumble dryers when you are asleep or out of the house.

Silvertabby

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This. There was something on TV a while ago, pushing smart meters. One of the 'advantages' was the cheap(er) overnight rates, and the chappie reckoned he was saving a fortune by running his washer, dryer and dishwasher overnight.

I won't repeat what Mr S (retired leccy) said.…

silverwhistle

Thanks. Although it's something to be aware of I've been doing the same for years (although no dryer yet), including an EV as well and my new room will be separate to the main house anyway. My friend who has their own company dealing with home security, fire alarm systems, automated doors etc etc is not concerned and she often sleeps over at my house.

There was an issue with a particular dryer manufacturer, mentioned up thread. In any case, I have various detectors of different sorts, so my analysis is that there is always a risk in life, but I still cross the road taking due precautions.

bjorn_toby_wilde

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What will the temperature of this other room be? My son has a condensing drier in his garage and it’s clearly not condensing all that well as some of his tools began to rust as soon as he started using it in there. He wishes now that he’d bought a vented.

Something else to consider if it might cause a condensation problem.

Silvertabby

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It depends on the dryer. We have a Miele condenser in our (windowless) utility room, and have never had a problem with condensation.

Yorkie1

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I think tumble dryers are particularly prone to fires because of the higher temps and the fact that many people don't clean the lint filter. I wouldn't risk it with that appliance, to be honest.

bjorn_toby_wilde

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Very true. My own condenser is fine. I think I’d probably check out the Which reviews before buying one now.

FFHillbilly

The only drawback of the heat pump dryer I can see is the time it takes to dry. if you have a slightly damp item of clothing to dry before going out in 10mins a vented dryer can do the job, a heat pump could not.

but other than that, heat plump dryers use 1/3 of the power

are nicer to your clothes

don't require venting outdoors

are less of a fire risk