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davecla

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#316179 23-Sep-2024 09:31
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(this question was asked a couple of years ago, but locked now, so here's a new one)

 

I need a new dryer for a new laundry, I really, really don't want to cut a big hole in the wall for a vent so heading down the heat pump path.

 

I've only ever had a vented dryer, they just work, super simple, and cheap (to buy), but in this case it's not an option.

 

The reviews for heat pump dryers are so polarized, with a lot of very negative positions, mostly to do with stuff coming out damp. 

 

I'm leaning towards a Bosch (only because it matches the washing machine), but lots of grizzling about balling up of sheets.

 

Anyone got any first hand experience with current models to share, good or bad?

 

Cheers,

 

dave

 

 


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scuwp
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  #3285469 23-Sep-2024 15:20
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We have an LG 9kg dryer and love it.  Yes, they are quite different to the old blast-hot-air dryers, which I suspect is why a lot of people complain, because their expectations are off.  

 

  • It takes a lot longer - a full load of towels for us is about 2.5 hours, shorter for lighter or dryer items
  • It's hard to know the final time as the 'smarts' are constantly monitoring and adjusting - usually shorter than what shows at the start of a cycle.  
  • The room doesn't get full of condensation and fluff - big win!  
  • Clothes come out feeling nice and natural - not dried like a piece of cardboard that have been in a desert for 3 months  
  • We haven't plumbed ours in and probably wont.  Have found the water container emptying very quick and simple, we just do it after each load along with cleaning the lint filter - it's really no hassle. 
  • Surprisingly find the WiFi connectivity handy - get an alert when the dryer is finished (yes geeky - but here we are!)
  • We use to avoid using the old blower dryer because of the cost - dry a lot more items now, great in winter. 
  • Yes it balls up fitted sheets - so we do those separately.  Normal sheets, towels, and clothes aren't an issue.  

We looked at Bosch, AEG, and Miele.     Bosch we couldn't get the model and size we wanted for about 3 months at that time, so gave that a pass.  AEG were heavily pushed by HN, but reviews were terrible.  Miele was nice but not nearly 3 x the price nice.   





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