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Anyone recommend a tumble dryer under 500 quid? Zanussi has lasted 13 years but now borked.
Miele. It doesn't cost a whole lot more and the stuff goes on for years.
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We have a Beko heat pump one which we got three years ago ([url= http://www.beko.co.uk/8kg-tumble-dryer-dpu8360-white ]this one - but it doesn't seem to be available now[/url]). Works well though it's not the fastest drier I've ever used. Cost £346 new.
At the time I used [url= https://www.reevoo.com/browse/product_type/tumble-dryers ]Reevoo[/url], which was pretty helpful as it gives you the estimated yearly usage costs.
The A++ rated heat pump cost £140 more than the equivalent B-rated non-heat pump Beko condenser, but at our usage we saved that difference in a couple of years.
We have a Beko condensor, think it was about £300.
I don't think I would get a condensor again as it pumps warm moist air out in to the room. I would get one that dumps outside.
It shouldn't do. Not to a very noticeable degree anyway.
You're right though, a vented one is always a better option as they are generally cheaper and work better, but it's not always easy to get a hole to the outside.
(We tried running a vented drier in a laundry cupboard with a separate external condenser box attached to it for a while - now [i]that[/i] produced a lot of moist air!)
Aren't Beko the ones that burst into flames and they refused to recall? IIRC The London Fire Brigade repeatedly warned them about excessive fires related to their products and they did nothing.
EDIT: Yep, not a very safety conscious brand: http://www.itv.com/news/2014-09-26/beko-appliances-households-still-at-risk-from-faulty-white-goods-that-caused-deadly-fire/
We have a Zanussi heat pump condenser and there is very little moisture lost to the room, 99% just fills up the water drawer thing.
EDIT: Ours is this one Linod1000 (ZDH8333W) http://www.zanussi.co.uk/Products/Laundry/Dryers/LINDO1000/ZDH8333W/
Performance wise it's very good. UI is a bit duff - control panel is very slow to respond to button presses.
We have an LG heat pump which is above your budget. Previously had a Whirlpool condenser dryer that had lasted over a decade before it died not long after the washing machine of the same make. Went the LG route on the recommendation of the man that tried to fix the washing machine. Then bought the matching dryer when the other died. Went for the heat pump version and seen a difference in the electric bills already and clothes don't take any longer to dry. Some neat features such as a tray that goes in the drum allowing you dry your shoes in the dryer. Also self cleaning condenser which was always forgotten about on the previous one until it the performance dropped.
We got a Bosch condensing as we didnt think that we would be able to run the vent and I wouldn't get one again. The condenser needs cleaning out pretty much every time not evey so often as if you don't fluff will go up back round into the element and burn and fill the machine and your washing with smoke.
When you remove the condenser water goes everywhere and cleaning out the channel below the drum filter down to the condenser is a pain in the arse.
Bosch came out the first time as heybsaidnit would need a new element due to burnt on fluff. Did it again shortly after despite being cleaned every run. Decided just to keep using it and I guess he burnt stuff is now fully carbonised.
I guess the main problem is the drum fluff filter as this lets too much get through/around.
It turns out we did have a way we could have vented it and in the new place I guess we could have made some kind of vent or directed it to the mhrv vent. Maybe we will replace it for an easier life. The cost is negligible compared to building a house and I would feel safer fire wise.
as an alternative look at a Gas tumble dryer white knight make them in the UK.
less than £300 although the install costs will add about another £200
not a very safety conscious brand
Yeah I was aware of that, but an incident ten years ago with a line of fridge freezers wasn't a big influence on my buying decision for a tumble drier.
FWIW all white goods are fire risks (as my mate whose house was burnt down by his dishwasher will tell you). My Beko drier has two separate fluff filters before the condenser fins, which it encourages you to clear regularly (primary filter every cycle, secondary every five or so).
I've never had the smoke and burning smell that andyl's Bosch has, which sounds sketchy as hell! 😕
there is very little moisture lost to the room, 99% just fills up the water drawer thing.
I just have the Beko plumbed in to the same drain as the washing machine below it. No water drawer to empty and probably helps keep the humidity down too.
Siemens condensing dryer here. Marvellous thing, 2 kids keeps it tested. It automatically varies drying time depending on the load. Pumps the warm air into the house and it's completely dry, not a hint of moisture. It's 6 years old. Wouldn't go back to a venting system, seems a waste of heat we've paid for.
We got this recently - economical to run and good score from Which and reviews...we like it too. However, if you want something that silently bakes your clothes dry, this won't be for you... 😀
We managed 10 years without a dryer (including tail end of washable nappies). Finally relented this long damp winter as we just couldn't keep up with drying stuff for an active muddy family of 4. So heavy cotton things like towels and sheets now go through the dryer.
Went with a cheap basic Beko condenser from B&Q which has been surprisingly good. Condenser works very well - spec sheets says that bit is 80% efficient which I can believe from the rate it fills the tank. No significant room moisture and has served as "free" heating in the garage when I'm doing other jobs (when I'd have otherwise run an electric heater). Quite noisy if it was in the house, but overall very happy so far. Might open it up to check the element for fluff in summer.
We got this recently - economical to run and good score from Which and reviews...we like it too. However, if you want something that silently bakes your clothes dry, this won't be for you...
We have the 16, to be honest it's alright but I don't like the fact that the condenser doesn't come out. For that reason alone I'd rather have a regular condenser as the filters are, to be honest, shite. Had normal ones before and was quite happy digging fluff out the condenser fins every few months as it was easy enough to do.
One thing we did do was get the appropriate AEG drain kit, never have to worry about getting rid of the water or the tank getting too full, happy days.