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Which Dryer to Buy

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  • 05-07-2020 10:24am
    #1
    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭


    Old dryer packup up was a condenser dryer, looking to replace and i know the Heat pumps are now an option

    any advise


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    The Princess Bride
    Registered Users Posts: 18,581 ✭✭✭✭The Princess Bride


    https://euronics.ie/product/miele-freestanding-7kg-tumble-dryer-tdb220wp/ (from a local electrical outlet, not Euronics)

    I bought this last year, there was a money back offer at the time, so was refunded €100 a few weeks later.
    Worth every cent.

    I know there are cheaper models that others might recommend, but I wouldn't swap this for anything.
    I usually give the clothes an extra spin or 2 before using the dryer.
    There's been no increase in my electricity bill, which is a bonus.


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    Melbury
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Melbury


    I bough a Bosch heat pump dryer a year and ago and am happy with it. Takes longer than a 'normal' dryer but always faster than the estimated time on the machine. I do find that you can't mix very different fabrics e.g if I mix something polyester that dries very quickly, the machine stops before the cottons are dry.


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    Irish_peppa
    Registered Users Posts: 653 ✭✭✭Irish_peppa


    What are the electricity savings like with a heat pump dryer over a condensor dryer. I never heard of them until this thread I see your average condensor Dryer is classed as a "B" and these Heat pump dryers seem to be "A" Plus.
    Does the extra drying time negate the electricity savings I wonder?


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    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭tech


    I bought a Bosch condenser dryer in the end, the 3.5 hours for a heat pump dryer to dry clothes was putting me off for the amount of time we use the dryer


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    Heighway61
    Registered Users Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    tech wrote: »
    I bought a Bosch condenser dryer in the end, the 3.5 hours for a heat pump dryer to dry clothes was putting me off for the amount of time we use the dryer
    How's the Bosch going for you? Which model did you buy?


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    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭tech


    Got the Bosch wtn83200gb Series 4, flying along no hassle so far, 2 year warrantry so happy enough!


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    Heighway61
    Registered Users Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    tech wrote: »
    Got the Bosch wtn83200gb Series 4, flying along no hassle so far, 2 year warrantry so happy enough!
    Just starting to look for a dryer myself. Head spinning!


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    poker--addict
    Registered Users Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭poker--addict


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/114200452#Comment_114200452

    If one is A and one B energy then sounds like the heat pump won’t actually save much electricity? Especially if it’s running longer?

    😎



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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Far as I know, an A++ will use half the electricity of a B rated machine.



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    KevinK
    Registered Users Posts: 659 ✭✭✭KevinK


    Are heat pumps drier better at drying clothes?

    like can I dry stuff straight from the washing machine in a way that probably doesn’t work so well with a condenser dryer?



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    bod71
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭bod71


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117839803#Comment_117839803

    Hi, i changed from a condeser dryer to a samsung heat pump dryer back in jan. It will dry a full load in about 2hrs, it doesnt nuke the clothes like the condenser, it doesnt soak the room with condensation, and is v quiet. Highly reccomend.



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