Rating of TOP 6 best tumble dryers: varieties, which one to buy, comparison with analogues

In the West, housewives have long been actively using tumble dryers, but in our country this kind of technique is little known and therefore largely underestimated. It can greatly facilitate the work of a woman, make things more pleasant to the touch and extend their service life.

I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the rating of popular models in different price categories for everyone who is going to purchase a tumble dryer and for those who deny the need for it. I will talk about the features of this household appliance, its advantages and the rules for choosing.

The principle of operation and features of tumble dryers

Basically, in our stores there are tumble dryers, reminiscent of a conventional front-loading washing machine. The drum of the dryers has a smooth surface, and on the back wall there is a perforation for supplying warm air. When moving, the laundry is simultaneously dried and smoothed. During work, excess moisture is removed from things, as well as dust and lint. They are the ones that settle on the filter, which must be periodically cleaned.

But there are also drying cabinets in which things can be hung on hangers, and shoes can be put on grates.

The tumble dryers have a variety of programs designed to gently dry all types of laundry from cotton to wool and down. Treatment can be carried out in different ways: steam, hot and dry air.

The similarity with washing machines lies not only in appearance, but also in loading restrictions. Aggregates of this kind are produced for the simultaneous drying of 5, 7 or 10 kg of clothes.

The type of machine depends on the drying method and the removal of excess moisture:

• Ventilation, that is, the removal of moisture into the ventilation duct. This requires additional installation work and also limits the location of the unit. Such devices are practically not produced today.
• Condensing. There are no strict requirements for the location. Moisture accumulates in a special tray, which must be emptied periodically.

Modern tumble dryers are equipped with a heat pump. Its task: to cool the air coming from the drying drum. It takes warm streams and directs them for recycling during the drying process. Thus, energy savings occur, since there are no additional heating costs.

Rating TOP 6 tumble dryers

When compiling a rating of dryers, I studied customer reviews and characteristics of household appliances.

Candy GVS H10A2TCE-07

Dryer for clothes of a condensation type from a Turkish manufacturer with a drum of 10 kg. There is a humidity control, so you can set work on the quality of drying or on a timer. There is no cooling after work and drying with steam. Delayed start up to 24 hours. A heat pump is installed to save electricity. There are 16 different options in the device memory. Front panel or telephone control. But many users noted that they did not manage to connect a special program to their smartphone. There are many complaints about the build quality, the presence of cracks and frequent breakdowns.

I bought it because of a good set of functions, a heat pump and an affordable price. The laundry dries well, but the process is noisy. The container for collecting water is very large and has never been completely filled.Therefore, I did not begin to drain into the sewer, as it is difficult in my case. But soon it became unclear to me how to choose the drying time. The display shows one thing, but in fact it works much longer. And then it broke completely. It is sad that we do not have a service and a replacement stock of parts too.

Candy CS C9LG-07

The unit is designed for 9 kg of laundry and has a wide range of programs, including the function of removing allergens, easy ironing, accelerated drying and wool. The “Refresh” option will eliminate unpleasant odors from fabrics. The door opens 180 degrees for easy loading and distribution of wet laundry in the drum. Delayed start is provided for 9 hours. The collection of residual moisture passes into the lower container. There is no countdown on the display, so it is not clear how long the work will end. This is inconvenient, since things must be immediately removed from this type of household appliance.

A very handy tumble dryer that miraculously knocks the dust out of things. Indeed, clothes, towels and bed linen have become soft, pleasant to the touch and smell. And the main plus is that the apartment now has no clothes to dry. I can't imagine how we used to live without her!

Weissgauff WD 6148 D

In this model, you can dry from synthetics to jeans and baby clothes. There is no separate program for downy items, but you can set the mode by choosing the desired combinations. The possibility of setting your own programs is provided. There is protection against children, which will protect them from accidental opening of the door during the operation of the device. Internal moisture control will prevent your clothes from drying out. Collection of excess moisture in a special container, but installation into the sewer is not provided for by the design. The drum is large enough to hold up to 8 kg of laundry.

She is really a helper in our family with three children. Now, not only is there no need to wait for things to dry, but they can be immediately put away in the closet. And what they have become to the touch! It's just a fairy tale. Everything is as new, soft, there are no pellets and the color is preserved. At work, it makes a noise like a boiling electric kettle. So we are happy with everything.

Asko TDC112V G

The unit is assembled in Sweden and has a high efficiency. It has 7 programs, including several for delicate fabrics. There is a double filter for wool. Drum made of stainless steel with a load of up to 7 kg, which is enough for the average family. Simple electronic controls are located on the front panel. Installation in ventilation, therefore additional installation is required. But at the same time, you will not need to constantly monitor the collected condensate and the device will last longer.

I am very pleased with my purchase as the tumble dryer handles all kinds of fabrics with care. We have already forgotten what ironing is, because after it you can immediately put your clothes in the closet.No pellets on woolen clothes, towels are fluffy and soft. You only need to remove it into the ventilation, but it does not smell like powder in the bathroom and there is no humidity.

Bosch WTM83261OE

Frontal dryer with 15 programs for different types of laundry: wool, down, synthetics, underwear and more. Drum with lighting and a maximum load of 8 kg. There is child protection and delayed start. Automatic humidity control AutoDry with built-in sensors. They allow you to achieve the desired level of drying and not overdry the laundry. The set includes a basket for woolen things. Condensate collection in a pan, but the unit is not equipped with a hose. It can be installed as a free-standing or in a column on a washing machine with a width of at least 55 cm.When installing on a balcony, you must take into account the ambient temperature from +5 to +35 C.

How did I live without her before? It's just a miracle, not a machine! We do not have balconies and before the clothes were dried in the apartment. But after the very first days of using the dryer, we appreciated all its advantages: the house is not damp and the laundry does not smell of dampness, things are like from a store, the towels are fluffy and soft again. And what a thrill it is to get hot things and smell this fresh aroma.

Beko DCY 7402 GB5

Condensation type laundry dryer with a drainage hose. Therefore, you will not need to monitor the collection of condensate and remove it in a timely manner. It is designed for a maximum load of 7 kg, which is quite suitable for a large family. It has 15 built-in options and a delayed start function up to 24 hours. Dries various fabrics from synthetics to wool. There are additional programs for ironing, cooling the laundry, preventing creasing. The drum is equipped with a backlight.

It dries clothes perfectly, especially “in the closet”, so even jeans can be folded and put away immediately. After washing, it is imperative to straighten the laundry when placing it in the tumble dryer. Then it will not be a lump and wrinkled. I had to figure out a little myself how to connect the hose to the sewer, since there were no adapters in the store. And I have a washing machine immediately connected. In general, I am completely satisfied with the dryer, since now the balcony is free and the floor is not wet.

How to choose the right tumble dryer

In fact, choosing a tumble dryer is not so difficult, since they all do a pretty decent job of the task. The difference is mainly in the number of programs, installation and type of device.

The vast majority of such equipment has full dimensions. It is rare to find narrow cars, but they will have much less load. In this regard, installation in a column is possible only on washing machines with a width of 55 cm.

It is worth remembering that most of the dryers do not need to pull the hose to the sewer, since the moisture is collected in the lower tank. They only need a nearby outlet, since the cords are usually no longer than 1.5 m.

It is clear that this kind of equipment depends on electricity, which means that it can increase our expenses on receipts for housing and communal services. Therefore, you should pay attention to high energy efficiency classes: A, A +, A ++ or A +++. Usually such devices are equipped with heat pumps, the principle of which I described in the rating.

All brands have a basic set of programs and an auxiliary one. Focus on additional options that may be useful for you:

• down products, that is, drying down jackets, blankets, pillows;
• sensitive, allowing you to remove small particles of dust, pollen and allergens from clothing;
• gentle on delicate and delicate fabrics such as silk.

In fact, there are many such programs and you need to think before buying what may be required during operation.

Be sure to pay attention to the management. It should be convenient and understandable for you. It is better when there is a countdown on the display, since the dried laundry needs to be taken out immediately. Therefore, the sound signal is useful.

Condensation dryers are mainly presented in stores, that is, with a built-in reservoir. But there are also ventilation ones that require additional installation in a ventilation shaft or on the street. Pay attention to such details so as not to run into problems after purchase.

If you have small children, pay attention to the lock, which will protect them from opening the door during operation.