Tumble Dryer Buying Guide 10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Tumble Dryer

[@caladamson7281]

I admit I mostly watch your videos due to finding your voice extremely ASMR, but if I ever do buy a tumble dryer I promise to come back and watch this video again because it is genuinely very helpful

[@lords-electrical]

Wow, thank you!

[@danieltang2488]

Agree with you. Very gentle voice.

[@TimWigan]

No idea what you mean..ASMR... Acronyms baah

[@fairytaleviola]

Omg i was like why am i tingling

[@matollsen2523]

Exactly, now I remember my sales years, how important is how to present thinks. Very very gentle man!!!

[@lalaxo1570]

This was such a comprehensive and well structured video! What a gem in the sea of "informative" videos out there. Very helpful, indeed. Congratulations and thank you!

[@lords-electrical]

No problem thanks for the great feedback

[@Zazzlebips]

Never owned nor used a dryer before so this video was very helpful. Also your voice is very soothing.

[@TobiasELee]

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[@lords-electrical]

Great song and thanks for the feedback

[@Wooly_Jumper]

Well explained! Thank you. You’ve answered all my questions and I feel more confident choosing the right model for our house.

[@lords-electrical]

Glad it was helpful!

[@narendrakalahasti4558]

Very well explained. Straight to point and clarity. Thanks very much!

[@raftonpounder6696]

I have a heat pump Electrolux. Bad mistake. It might be half the cost to run but it takes three times longer to dry. I hate it.

[@iammarioaax]

I love videos like this which are beneficial and help people to understand the difference of any device great video

[@BruceLevitan]

Great explanation. I would just be careful about using delay timers to run a drier while you are at work (ie out of house) as this could be afirerisk

[@cassiaribeiro6707]

I’m 24 years old, just moved out of my parents house and I had no idea what to look for when buying a tumble dryer. Thank you so much for your help!

[@lords-electrical]

No problem, glad the video was helpful for you. Good luck in your hunt for a tumble dryer. Thanks for the great feedback😊

[@mypointofview1111]

I've used tumble dryers for the past 40 years and think they're the best invention ever. Wouldn't be without one

[@GetRevived3]

I was watching to see if I can find some info on service / cleaning heat pump type I couldn't find it in this video. Is it easy to clean any tip or suggestions? Thanks

[@davidvilla8385]

Great detailed video mate..certainly helped me to narrow down my options for the tumble dryer. Thanks 😊

[@idoaricha]

I've heard that heat pump dryers take a lot of time to dry the cloths then a normal condenser dryer . is it true?

[@lords-electrical]

Yes, heat pump dryers will take longer to dry, but are more energy efficient.

[@idoaricha]

Yes but what are the time differences? Twice as long? Three times?

[@Charles-m2l]

Thanks a lot. Very informative. Your tips are very useful.

[@irsyadyulaimi3663]

Good, straight forward, thorough explanation. Thank you

[@aheadsolutions]

Thanks for your great videos. Are any models suitable for use in a cloakroom in the middle of a bungalow with no windows, just a vented loft hatch above?

[@lords-electrical]

I always get nervous about recommending something like this. Personally i wouldn't put a dryer in an unventilated cloakroom as it could get quite damp in there and cause problems in the future with moisture buildup.

[@aheadsolutions]

@@lords-electrical thank-you for you candour. Appreciated.

[@suddndestruction6199]

im using samsung heat pump dryer , it emits neither heat nor moisture or hot air, you can put plants on it, heat stays inside, only glass is warm on the door. operating noise is calming also lol

[@xtremeakim]

That's it! My buying guide research ends here. Everything covered, thanks.

[@lords-electrical]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheFunHaze]

Very helpful. Answered all my questions. Highly recommended

[@LeeAnnMoss]

Would you recommend putting a condenser tumble dryer in a cupboard with a door? I was thinking of adding vents to the cupboard door to help ventilation? Thanks

[@lords-electrical]

It isn't something we would normally recommend doing as you say mainly because of the venting issue. The vent on the front would ideally have to be all uncovered whilst the dryer is in operation to make sure there is no heat build up in the cupboard

[@LeeAnnMoss]

@@lords-electrical what if I was to keep the door open or remove the cupboard door? Thanks for replying so quickly ☺️

[@geraldmurphy8112]

The information you just gave was very helpful, thankyou.

[@justinbutlersmith4034]

Can I match up the the capacity of the washing machine to the tumble dryer and can I ask do heat pump dryers have a heating element inside them

[@0prissac0]

I was looking for info on dryer doors, whether glass or plastic. Some has glass door and some has plastic, is one superior than the other?

[@lords-electrical]

I must admit i'm not really sure but most of the higher end manufacturers have glass doors or solid doors now, and some of the cheaper ones are plastic.

[@justinbutlersmith4034]

is it best to match up the Capacity of The Washing Machine to the Tumble Dryer so if i had a 8kg washing machine is it best to go for a 8kg Tumble dryer or Would i have to consider a bigger tumble Dryer What do you Advise me

[@don1estelle]

I had never heard of a heat pump dryer before this Video!

[@afnankhokhar5578]

super helpful video - thank you for your effort in pulling together this video

[@margaretconnolly2301]

Brilliant can you tell me would a pump dryer outside in a outhouse make a difference with heat up have no heating outside it cold

[@lords-electrical]

Yes if it is in an outbuilding with no heat, then it would take a lot longer to dry the clothes when the external temperature is cold. We don't normally recommend going for a heat pump dryer if it is going to be located outside. Great question though.

[@neok1996]

@@lords-electrical i think a condenser dryer will be the least efected by this ? thogh a air exhoust is safer is it ever freezes in there

[@dimitrinaklichurova6485]

What program I need to look for when I am buying dryer machine? I want to dry clothes for about an hour and no need to ironing and to not shrink the clothes. Thank you

[@lords-electrical]

The main drying programmes will be the cupboard dry or iron dry on sensor dry machines. If you only want it to dry for an hour then you will need to select a dryer that has manual timed drying

[@derekmarston3296]

Can you please explain what the symbol is against the cotton cupboard dry, the only symbol on the dial. A very well explained video thank you. My machine is the Siemens Heat Pump WT47RT90GB.

[@sajardine4403]

you mentioned not efficient to put heat pump drier in garage. considering efficiency would you recommend condenser over vented?

[@lords-electrical]

Yes we would normally recommend condenser as a lot more technology goes into the condenser models. Some manufacturers still make vented, but they are mainly the starting models in the range.

[@paultweedley2026]

Is the Candy slimline heat pump 7kg tumble dryer only 54cm wide? I'm after a narrow dryer, do you know of any in UK? Preferably not vented

[@alibehvand7568]

Very well explained thank you so much for your help. That was really good 👍

[@valeriepoole1535]

Hi, I am glad that I watched your video, however I wonder if you can help me. I purchased this dryer, sadly not from you. I received it this week, and tried the 30 min option, but it did not heat up. The clothes came out the same as I put them in. Is there a certain way that you have to programme this option on the machine? The manual is as much use as a blank piece of paper. It does not give any idea, on how to use the programmes, and some of the information relates to the condenser machine, also some of the timings on the manual, is totally different to what the machine shows on it facia. I purposely bought this machine for its 30 min programme, and just wondered if it is faulty or am I not doing something right. I did contact Beko, who said that they would send an engineer out, but I wanted to see if I could fathom out what to do first, in case it wasn't faulty. It is only 5 days old. I hope that you don't mind me asking you, but there doesn't seem to be a technical dept at Beko, that is able to help me over the phone. Many thanks Val.

[@lords-electrical]

After 30 minutes it should show signs of being warm. Personally i would try it on a longer programme to see if it is drying first. If it is drying after approx 60 minutes then it should be ok as a test. Another question is where is the dryer located? If it is in a garage or outhouse then this could also be the problem.

[@valeriepoole1535]

@@lords-electrical Hi, thank you so much for your reply. I did let it finish the programme, of 30 mins and it was still cold. It dries okay on other programmes as I tested it to see if it would. It is located in the garage, but i have only used it once the day after it was installed there. So it looks like it might be faulty on the 30 min programme.

[@brandonlee7382]

Thank you so much! You make it very easy to understand

[@lords-electrical]

No problem, glad this was useful for you.

[@madmax-ci6sy]

hi what basic tumble dryer would you recommend. preferabley time dry preferabley 6-8 kg looking for my gran and grandad who arn't tec minded at all. thanks

[@madmax-ci6sy]

preferabley vented

[@lords-electrical]

For a basic timed vented dryer, you won't go wrong with the Indesit I1D80 which is always a popular one.

[@johndarland3633]

This is what modern day salesmen/women should sound like and how they should explain things.

[@LuckyPunk13]

Great review! can you pls clarify, heat pump in garage just increase times or has other downfalls?

[@lords-electrical]

heat pump dryers in garages are ok, but not really recommended as you say, it can increase the drying time a lot especially when the ambient temperature is cold. Apart from that, it is not normally an issue having a heat pump dryer in the garage.

[@nilankeperera982]

Good stuff mate. You enlightened me. Thanks much!

[@iainruss8711]

This was brilliant. Excellent. Thank you.

[@grandadgardener]

Could you please tell me if it's normal for a Grundig GTN38240GCW condenser tumble dryer on any programme to"not get warm"I used to be able to throw a sweater in the tumble dryer for 5 mins and it would come out lovely and warm with my previous model.

[@lords-electrical]

It does sound normal for the dryer not to get warm. Most heat pump dryers will run at a slightly lower temperature hence they take longer to dry. Although each drying program will take longer, you will be saving money in the long run

[@TigerP1]

Question: With a heat pump, it sucks in warm air and blows out cold air, no? Where does this cold air go? Outside?

[@elzorab85]

thank you very much for using metric :) awesome videos!

[@problematicx389]

Would you really count out the heat pump dryer in a garage? I was fixated in buying one until I saw this.

[@lords-electrical]

heat pump dryers in garages are ok, but not really recommended as it can increase the drying time a lot especially when the ambient temperature is cold. Apart from that, it is not normally an issue having a heat pump dryer in the garage.

[@problematicx389]

@@lords-electrical ah gotcha. Would you recommend condenser or heat pump in the garage? We have our garage insulated so I'm hoping it'll help!

[@jameslake7697]

Please could you advise which models are best to avoid superking duvet covers balling up and leaving the middle of the ball damp at the end of a cycle. Even some dryers which have claimed auto reverse still suffer from this. My 25 year old Creda doesn't but I want to update to an energy efficient model. Thanks

[@raftonpounder6696]

Don’t buy a heat pump one then. They tie everything in knots because they only go the one way.

[@barrycartwright8400]

i was going to buy condenser dryer but in the end i just went with Candy CHPH10A2DE-80 10kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer instead 😁

[@TakleDai]

How loud is the heat pump dryer and is grundig gtn38250mgcw any good? Please let me know

[@lords-electrical]

Heat pump dryers are no louder than normal condenser dryers. I must admit i haven't had any experience of the Grundig dryers.

[@TIM123451ERR]

Will in the cold storage a Condensed dryer work in the lower temperature? I saw the article it might damage it. :(

[@lords-electrical]

Tumble dryers can operate in cold temperatures but it can take longer to dry

[@neok1996]

looks like you got the good model of heat pump dryer the self cleaning condenser types are known to fail early becous they dont clean to well

[@donjacob9501]

So, in short, condenser tumble dryer can be kept anywhere (even in your living room), if you have a space constraint? The only thing we should be looking out will be the water collection tank? Is that right?

[@lords-electrical]

Yes a tumble dryer can go in pretty much any room, but if you are looking at the heat pump dryer and it is kept in the garage then the drying duration will be longer. as far as maintenance, it would mainly be emptying the water container and cleaning the filter and condenser unit which is normally at the bottom.

[@ashishtripathi7138]

Does a tumble dryer dry out clothes 100%? I mean can we just take the clothes out and put into the dresser?

[@gwillis01]

Being 100 percent dry is the aim of American made clothes dryers.

[@franian77]

Do you any manufacture which make heat pump washer dryer combo please reply

[@neok1996]

miele has them for sure they use more electricity and water though as the convertial machines

[@lopesfam]

Great job! Thanks for the explanation, it was really helpful!

[@arashjalalian]

Thank you so much, well explained.

[@audigex]

Don't most condensers have an option to fit a drain pipe instead of using the reservoir?

[@lords-electrical]

Some do that is correct

[@karulnagar]

very informative, i am going to buy heat pump tumble dryer.thank you

[@lords-electrical]

Great 👍

[@Bodsey]

Great explanation. Thank you for your help :)

[@KumarDharsan2014]

Very useful, and clear my doubts. Thank you :)

[@n4e780]

Could I ask please where is your shop based please.

[@lords-electrical]

We are based in Leicester

[@ashfaqgazala]

Any dryer that actually dry the clothes. I have a Samsung 5 Series and no matter how long it runs for the clothes are still wet or damp.

[@ashfaqgazala]

Ours is the same. Nightmare

[@jokubasvaicius]

It was very informative video, thank you very much 👍🏼

[@adelineedgecombe8586]

Thank you. Bro, real helpful it's helped me to make a good choice. 👍😊

[@Ttnguyen_]

Thank you. Really helpful advice 👍🏻👍🏻

[@iRBrummie]

if the heat pump takes longer wont that mean it will cost more?

[@hks571]

Heat pump tumble dryers consume approximately 800watts per hour. Other type consumes 3000watts per hour. If heat pump dryer works 3 hours and the other type 2 hours, even that you are saving too much electricity.

[@T-Games7]

thanks now i know which one to get

[@12345676145]

Excellent video many thanks has really help me

[@lords-electrical]

Great to hear!

[@187Gameplan]

11:28 are all machines built to withstand stacking?

[@gwillis01]

The truth is that not all machines can be stacked. The machine has to be a certain size and a certain weight to be stackable.

[@kings7man]

be mindfull that the heat pump cannot be inverted due to the compressor so you have to reach up to operate contols if the heat pump is stacked ontop of a washer

[@fatimahassan3493]

Thanks for the information !really useful

[@rajukaranravichandran5829]

Well explained great video

[@jazzminjay4479]

Knowledge is power !

[@bharatthapa2736]

Start in 10 hours or finish in 10 hours?

[@lords-electrical]

Depends on the manufacturer, brands like Bosch and Siemens are normally "Finish In" which is a much better way, but quite a few other brands are "start in". Great question thanks

[@caanh6610]

Thanks heaps, great vid!

[@fiskrond9212]

Are there any considerations I should be aware of with regard to stacking a tumbler on top of a washing machine? I am about to purchase both as separates rather than a washer/dryer combo.. dryer will need to be a condenser due to available depth of lobby. Stack will be located close to external wall through which both will be drained to external drain.

[@lords-electrical]

all i would normally say is to try and get a good stacking kit between the 2 items so the dryer doesn't move around when in use

[@gillianshaw7326]

Great video! Thank you !

[@sheenanibu]

I am planning to buy a tumble dryer.But I am confused.I am planning to place it in a separate room with a small window in.My washing machine is with dryer.But clothes are not drying properly and we are using airer to dry clothes and our house is full of mould now.Our agency told to not dry clothes inside.But no other option inside flat.Which dryer do you recommend for us?Plse help

[@lords-electrical]

If it is damp in the room and you cannot get a dryer, then it may be worth investing in a dehumidifier to help with the damp problem

[@introverted.magic.shifters]

i herd dat bosch dryers only turn 1 way.

[@lords-electrical]

That is correct, the majority of tumble dryers are single direction only, the paddles in the machine are designed to rotate the clothes rather than the drum doing it by reversing

[@mathematics-bn4bq]

Very helpful! Thanks.

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

Iooking for dryer that gives high heat. Dry clothes faster

[@justinclark7883]

Helpful thanks

[@mandydeane5824]

I am thinking of buying a heat pump dryer. I have an old white kinight condenser dryer, who is starting to flag now and isn't drying the clothes efficiently as it used to. They are pricy though and the one I was looking at was dearer than the washing machine that we also need a new one of. I am hoping this is it now although they say it comes in three's I am praying the kettle going was the first. :-)

[@lambdog46]

This is great, thank you

[@samkola6343]

brilliant 👏 🌺 💝 👏 work 👏 👍

[@icie4u]

You forgot electrical plug type! Standard US 110 V electrical plug can go anywhere!

[@AminulIslam-lc8fv]

Thank you.

[@edgarfitzsimons117]

great advice

[@tessblog3384]

Awesome thanks for sharing keep safe♥️♥️♥️

[@lords-electrical]

No problem, thanks for the feedback

[@arian693]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@babsdavies9174]

Very useful thank you

[@juliafox4341]

Thank you for this video!

[@jayesh787800]

Thank you

[@InetaGphotography]

i got now one of those bosh and what they say is self cleaning is far from self cleaning can be destroyed bad and no chances to manually clean it properly:D

[@lords-electrical]

Normally if it says Self cleaning, it is the condenser unit at the bottom. The filter in the door will still need to be cleaned and maintained

[@InetaGphotography]

@@lords-electrical no i hatw the problem condenser is so nasty that is unbeleavable even tho it shuld be self cleaning. it is literaly blocked and best part it is almost no access to clean it manually

[@margaretconnolly2301]

Thank you 😊

[@lords-electrical]

You're welcome 😊

[@cpe2805]

I need instructions!!

[@signfull1]

I like your voice...so lovely

[@smiththomc]

ASMR hero 😊

[@TIM123451ERR]

Dr. Appliance

[@perfectworld2681]

they are suck, give me Tumble Dryer that can Dry half loads in 30 minutes or less if they didn't exist, then people should buy commercial Tumble Dryer rather than those junk

[@lords-electrical]

Must admit the drying times are longer now than they used to be on modern dryers

[@perfectworld2681]

@@lords-electrical Dryer should have a proper Airflow at least 260 CFM for 7 cu ft size. But it only exist in commercial Dryer. Making the temp hotter only destroy the clothes, clothes need to be blown by powerful air in medium temp

[@InetaGphotography]

this is definatly paid by bosh :D

[@lords-electrical]

Not paid for by anyone, just difficult to get enthusiastic about a cheap vented dryer compared to a high quality heat pump model

[@InetaGphotography]

@@lords-electrical they shuld

[@gwillis01]

hello dude

[@miriamarolandova5670]

Great video. Thanks!

[@jibinjoseph6212]

Very useful, thank you

[@VladIepure]

Thank you!