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chellie said:
Now thinking we may buy a new dryer. So what would anyone recommend? Would love a Miele but not at the price.
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Depends on a few things.
The wash capacity of youre washing machine, and its age.
How much depth do you have, or where is ti going.
People want bigger capacities,and also more economical machines.
I would say, Bosch 8kg condnser dryer as everything from them is heat pump dryers, which whilst economical is a lot more expensive to buy.
Blomberg 10kg condenser dryer. This will still go in a 600 deep space, whereas everyone else is about 620 or 630 deep. It also furture proofs you a little as when youre washing machine needs replacing you will have a greater choice because youre dryer will take it. This is also cheaper than the Bosch.
Miele only do heat pump dryers, and everyone else is following suit to get that magic eco badge. However that does mean slower drying and alot more costly outlay.

I have used those 2 machines many times and so far I havent had any problems, nor expect any.l
I would not touch Hotpoint/Indesit/Whirlpool or anything Hoover/Candy/Hairer.
Zanussi (if you can get them) are ok, but the back up is total rubbish now.
 
I started to look but having done some research I realised a heat pump/condenser drier would not suit the way I use one .

I often air dry until just damp and then finish them in the drier to get the wrinkles out and to soften up the fabric. It was not recommended to use one in this way. Also my chinos just get a 15-20 minute tumble to get the creases out then get smoothed whilst hanging and air dried.

Trouble for me is that are very few non condenser dryers available.
 
jim8flog said:
I started to look but having done some research I realised a heat pump/condenser drier would not suit the way I use one .

I often air dry until just damp and then finish them in the drier to get the wrinkles out and to soften up the fabric. It was not recommended to use one in this way. Also my chinos just get a 15-20 minute tumble to get the creases out then get smoothed whilst hanging and air dried.

Trouble for me is that are very few non condenser dryers available.
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We do this sometimes with our heat pump one, you can still do a 30 mins quick tumble. Still gets pretty warm.
 
jim8flog said:
I started to look but having done some research I realised a heat pump/condenser drier would not suit the way I use one .

I often air dry until just damp and then finish them in the drier to get the wrinkles out and to soften up the fabric. It was not recommended to use one in this way. Also my chinos just get a 15-20 minute tumble to get the creases out then get smoothed whilst hanging and air dried.

Trouble for me is that are very few non condenser dryers available.
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Vented dryers are almost gone now, they are just too energy inefficient. I think theres 1 possibly 2.
Most dryers are sensor controlled now, so you just set them to a lesser dryer level and take them out and hang them to air dry off.
In the winter, that is what I do with my golf clothing.
 
chellie said:
Have seen this one https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/en/product/washers-dryers/tumble-dryers/heat-pump-dryer/WTH85223GB. Umm, not sure if it reverse dry
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Thats the one I have used many times. They do reverse, but the fan impellor is mounted on the end of the drive motor so when it reverses the heat is cut as there isn't as much air flowing over the element assembly. As a result, the reversing is more to just try and unball things. Most dryers are like it now. That is a good dryer though overall.
 
Bunkermagnet said:
Thats the one I have used many times. They do reverse, but the fan impellor is mounted on the end of the drive motor so when it reverses the heat is cut as there isn't as much air flowing over the element assembly. As a result, the reversing is more to just try and unball things. Most dryers are like it now. That is a good dryer though overall.
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Thanks
 
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