A Video to show you the difference between a Vented and a Condenser Tumble Dryer

A question that crops up time and time again is from customers asking us what the difference between a Vented and a condenser Tumble dryer is, so we got two similar specification and similar priced Bosch tumble dryers one a condenser and one vented and we decided to do a little video showing you the difference between them bosch. in the video Nick explains how the tumble dryers differ from one another from the energy efficiency to the time differences, Bosch is one of our most popular brands and the models show here are usually in stock and available for delivery , the vented model is a Bosch tumble dryer model code WTA74200GB and the condenser is model number WTE84301GB

[@LucaAndrei]

Thanks for the hard work explaining and uploading this to youtube. I know there's a lot of time invested in doing this.

[@spencerwilton5831]

Worth mentioning that condenser dryers return all the heat to the living space. This can be an advantage in wet, cold weather as it will warm whatever space the dryer is located in, reducing the load on your central heating slightly. It can also be an issue in summer when you don't really want the extra heat in the house! Condenser dryers also work better when used in a cool and well ventilated space, the performance drops when temperatures rise. For this reason it is a good idea to keep the door to whichever room the dryer is in open when it's operating, especially if it is in a smaller space such as an under stairs cupboard or small utility room.

[@Nagisasan36]

Thanks for the info, very useful 👍

[@nofurtherwest3474]

Do you own one? Which model?

[@mraghav93]

You wrote everything well...just used/mi spoke condenser instead of vented...

[@MrWhitmen1981]

Buts it’s summer it’s like 35 degrees everyday and sunny outside I don’t think I need a dryer then.

[@TheHeavyend81]

...mmm not strictly true. The warm air returned to the room is damp air and can be a cause for colds and flu, also not a good idea for asthma sufferers. Even though dryers are condensing it is always a good idea to have a window open so the damp moist expelled air can escape. If ever you walk into a room where a condensing tumble dryer has been on with no window open it may feel warmer but the air smells and feels damp. A really good video though, so well done.

[@terrenceholmes2450]

Thank you very much for taking the time to post that, also thank you for the tips on maintenance. Very much appreciated - If I lived in the UK I would have bought my next appliance from you.

[@afifsalim5533]

Thank you so much for your time and effort of making this video! It really helps!

[@YoHrudoing]

I just want to comment on how amazing you are with your presentation and thorough explanation of these two machines. You deseve a promotion for real. Top seller I bet. (I know its an old post but have to say this ) Seriously impressive !! 😃

[@KebDrajver]

Very useful explanation, thank you for your time!

[@True_Blood_89]

Video 10/10, straight to the point, great work mate

[@allenglishknives6823]

Thanks for doing this video, very helpful 👍🏻

[@dannyf4995]

Thank you so much for that perfect video. It answered all my questions.

[@littlehamster83]

Very well explained video, very very informative and excellent presentation. If I could talk like him, i certainly would be a successful sales man, property agent, medical sales rep or drug reps! hehe

[@user-fu1nw7kh2h]

Very thorough explanation. Thanks

[@lamusherpa926]

thanks for sharing , this is an awesome video I learnt alot from it

[@chrisandro.wagner7599]

I really appreciate this video because very well explain.

[@lancetay9232]

Very knowledgeable, he knows his stuff, it was helpful thanks

[@gazza2933]

Just what I needed to know. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@lovekatz3979]

What an excellent video. Now I know how I killed the previous tumble dryer off! I must say though, my new Bush condenser dryer is so quiet and lovely I don't miss the Candy at all! 😁

[@RuislipAppliances]

thanks for the feedback guys , ydkoll the reason for this is that US models use more power they run hotter for longer , the European models are much more regulated on energy efficiency , so we dry at a lower heat / Kwh for longer.....

[@Ydkoll]

+RuislipAppliances Thanks Ruis. But is there any way to use my current American dryer or even swap out a component of some sort? If not I would hate to toss out this dyer. One of the benefits about this dryer is that it has a huge capacity.

[@BritishBoy1971]

Well explained, thank you!!

[@escarfangorn]

Thanks for this. Very informative video. :)

[@haveagoodday458]

very good information .. thanks very much mate ..👍

[@simbobby03]

Atlast I understood.. Thanks for your time..

[@124068480]

Very useful video, thank you for the upload.

[@vithujathu3664]

Well explained. ...Thank you

[@ofw-ukchapter6126]

I don't know the difference between the condenser and vented and I am looking into my kitchen if the space near the sink is for dishwasher or tumble dryer.there is a plug in that space and there's no holes and I watched ur vedio explaining the condenser dryer which u can plug in only and that's why I decided to buy a condensed dryer.thank u for ur good explanation of everything such as energy,speed,time,and regular cleaning

[@jacquelinehorton9983]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@rickchapman3707]

Very nice video well explained

[@medos3]

Excellent video.

[@ardesignsuk]

Thanks, worth watching before purchase.

[@MrMarc26101980]

Very nice explanation 👌 thanks

[@asifmahmoud126]

Helpful video thanks

[@Lady--G]

Gr8 explanation, thanks

[@normantang6924]

Great video

[@zahrobie5890]

Just for information MIELE is one of the best mark in the world btw I took from second hand one older model and previous owner said that he has it for 17 years and never been serviced and still working well 👏👏👏

[@juddbrady1825]

Thanks strait to the point.

[@thebillbo]

If I don't want to put a vent in the wall or mess with the plumbing (I live in a rental) than a condenser dryer is my best bet as I'd only need to have it plugged in??

[@ManishSingh2k]

Thank you!

[@michellehavre6821]

I believe the most important difference is not explained. Customer wants to know which should is most suitable for who? Based on the working principle I believe . If you live in a hot humid country....go for a vented. If you live where there is winter and cold air, then you are better off with the condenser air.

[@patodwyer721]

Nice one, thank you

[@chrisandro.wagner7599]

Thank you sir.

[@108ronny]

Thank you

[@stevendouglas3860]

I've looked into these 2 types . Which is best ?? Heat pump ? Condenser ?

[@munchawski2151]

The vent looking thing on the front right hand side of the condenser... What is its purpose?

[@turkerotcu]

I'm not sure what that 28 thumb-downer couldn't find in this nice video.. Sincerely I'm curious what was found missing by that 28

[@npkinsey9913]

Thanks X

[@mkleng]

Extremely well explained. As though scripted. I hope you made it to CEO by now.

[@najjar963]

Does they produce heat in the surrounding areas?

[@mariusbanea874]

Hi guys / I also have a question, which of them behaves more delicately with the clothes / that is which method spoils them less / at least theoretically I think the one who spins them less / that is the one who dries faster / but maybe someone knows better from practice

[@firecloud77]

So the heat from the condenser dryer is vented back into the home, instead of outside? Doesn't that create more of a load for central air conditioning?

[@spencerwilton5831]

firecloud77 these are European machines. When it's warm enough for air conditioning, we would dry clothes outside! Dryers are something we use more when it's cold and wet outside, in which case the heat from the dryer is a welcome bonus.

[@LaughLoveLifestyle]

Heat pump dryer technology is the future

[@colinsace1]

I prefer vented dryers! I had a condenser dryer for many years 12 in fact! Although the condenser used less electricity it would take longer to dry so in the long run I found I used more electricity now I have a typical c rates vented dryer I use less electricity as it dries faster….

[@nkaujseelauj1]

Are these compact dryers??

[@Ydkoll]

thorough great review. Although I do have an unusual question. Why do American vented dryers dry so fast compared to the European or Australian market? I now live in Europe and vented dryers are so rare here its hard to find a one. I even brought a vented dryer from the US but later realized that its not just about the volts, its also about the herts per cycle. If you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated.

[@michamatua3924]

+Ydkoll US dryers are hooked up to a dedicated 240V circuit with a 30 Amp breaker. Typical current draw of such dryers is about 80% of circuit's max capacity - around 24 Amps. That, combined with 240V, results in a 5.7 kW power draw by such appliance. European dryers are designed to use common electrical plugs that are rated at usually 13 or 16 Amps (depends on the country). With 230V, being the common voltage around here, such setup can supply about 2.8 - 3.6 kW. Evaporating a given amount of water from the load requires a particular amount of energy. US dryer, being more powerful, will deliver this heat in roughly half the time of its Euro counterpart. It will do it by using hotter air or just venting more of it through the clothes. If you want to use your US dryer in Europe, that should be possible, although you need to setup dedicated electrical circuit that can supply required current. Also, all rotating parts (fans, drum) will run about 17% slower due to lower frequency of the electrical grid (50 Hz instead of 60). Power output should be the same, though.

[@Ydkoll]

Michał Matuła Thank you for taking the time to explain in such detail and giving me hope as to what to do about my situation. I practically was ready to toss out my dryer. I fully understood what you meant by having or setting up a dedicated electrical circuit (which makes sense). And that is exactly what i did. However, when I turned on the dryer, the light came on, the drum rotated but no heat came out!! I think the big question here is can you alter or swap out the part in exchange for European part to accept 50 Hz? I don't mind if it runs slower as long as it heats about the same.

[@michamatua3924]

Ydkoll Grid frequency only affects rotating parts (induction motors, to be precise) and those are working fine, as you mentioned. Well, clocks sometimes count time based on that frequency so they run a little slower with 50Hz (it doesn't have to be the case, though). Also, motors designed to run on 60 Hz will tend to slightly overheat at 50 Hz and should run on a bit lower voltage (-10% let's say). It doesn't have to be the problem if it's cooling is efficient enough to handle a bit of extra heat. It's odd that it doesn't heat since heating elements don't care for the frequency at all... Maybe there's a wiring issue. Those dryers use 240V for heating but electronics (and perhaps motors) often run on 120V - an additional transformer may be necessary since Euro electrical systems don't supply such voltage. It doesn't have to be very powerful since these are responsible for only a tiny bit of the overall power the whole appliance consumes. How to wire it all up depends on the dryer and the electrical system, it's quite hard to tell over the Internet. I guess you should get someone qualified to look at it and if it doesn't help then just don't bother and sell it (who knows, someone might be interested) or throw it out...

[@Ydkoll]

Michał Matuła You have very helpful with your input. Unfortunately I have had 4 or 5 electricians to get this started and I have had no luck. I guess maybe its just best to toss it out since I can't even sell it, much less even get it to operate.

[@johnhamond6379]

Great

[@noreenfletcher2075]

Where do I remove lint from dryer ?

[@ricog8209]

That's a great brand but they cost a lot in my country.

[@Your_Delusiona1]

You don't always need a duct/hose for vented dryers that already have an internal venting system. Depends on the location of the installation inside the house.

[@nosher203a]

And fill your home with damp air and lint 🙄

[@noreenfletcher2075]

How do I remove lint

[@tylerheard3982]

What cooling medium is used to cool the condenser?

[@spencerwilton5831]

Tyler Heard air, taken from the room in which the dryer is located. If you open the flap at the bottom, you find a heat exchanger, basically a stack of plates that work like a car radiator. The air inside the dryer is circulated through the heat exchanger, and cool room air is blown over it, cooling it and causing water to condense inside it. It runs to the bottom where it is pumped out. The cooler, dryer air goes back through the heater and into the dryer again to pick up more moisture. These dryers do raise the temperature of the room they are in, and work better in cooler surroundings- if your dryer is located in a small utility room or perhaps under the stairs or in a similar location it improves performance significantly if you keep the door to that space open.

[@paulymuckerpup2129]

👍🏻

[@mannatuu]

Yes thanks for letting us know that you are not sure how the condenser goes back in . lol

[@noreenfletcher2075]

No answer?

[@woohunter1]

.44, that type of venting material hasn’t been code compliant for a long time, by go ahead and use it if you want your house to burn down to the ground.

[@melquesedekcastro7480]

The condenser dryer takes a lot longer to dry when compared to the regular, vented, dryers, usually a regular dryer takes between 45 to 75 minutes to dry about any load. That's my experience with them. A dryer that takes more than two hours, doesn't matter if it is a Bosch, can't be that good.

[@haiderjavaid9075]

I have Bosch wdym

[@SS-ck7pt]

Please say which is best dryer

How is the condenser still not even a A?

[@NetRolller3D]

A is pretty much only reachable using heat pump technology.

[@andrewzolotar9358]

I thought vented will be faster 🤔

[@zombiekush760]

2 hours to dry clothes in those tiny dryers?? WTH. A full load with a gas dryer is like 35 minutes max

[@spencerwilton5831]

zombiekush760 They never take as long as estimated. The UK doesn't really have a dryer culture like the states, we use them only when it's too wet to dry outside. These are deceptively large, they will take a full washing machine load. Of course gas dryers are faster, but because the UK has much stricter gas safety regulations than the states they have to be professionally installed, negating any savings especially since most people use their dryer only occasionally. Plus, unlike the states, electric appliances can be plugged in anywhere, we have over 3kw available at every outlet so electric dryers are seen as more convenient, they can be plugged in anywhere - an internal room, a cupboard etc.

[@acarey1980]

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[@truthseekerKJV]

The most important info was excluded, and that is that the condenser style dryer uses a refrigeration system to dry the clothes, and this gives many more things to go wrong with the dryer. On top of costing several hundred dollars more than the standard vented style dryer. You are far better off sticking with the standard vented style dryer.

[@spencerwilton5831]

Tim Campbell No. you're confusing this condenser dryer with a heat pump dryer. Condenser dryers work like regular dryers, but use cool air from their surroundings to cause the hot, steamy air inside the dryer to condense as it passes through an air to air plate heat exchanger. This means it does not need a vent. A heat pump dryer works as you describe- basically it has a fridge style compressor, which heats the air in the dryer but at the same time cools a heat exchanger causing water to condense out. They are vastly more efficient, but more costly to buy and complex.

[@zodiark2456]

no thats a heat pump dryer

[@noreenfletcher2075]

How do I remove lint