Tips for choosing a compact tumble dryer
The laundry hung after washing takes up a lot of space, and also excessively humidifies the air, which is why the glasses on the windows often fog up and deteriorate household chemicals. To solve this problem, many purchase a tumble dryer. Let's consider how to choose the right model, we will analyze all the nuances that should be taken into account when buying.
Peculiarities
A tumble dryer looks very similar to a washing machine, but not every apartment has a place for two household appliances at once.
To save space, the dryer is often installed in a column above the washing machine. For this to be possible, both machines must have the same width and depth.
With the advent of small washing machines, compact dryers have also appeared. Their height and width often coincide with the parameters of full-size devices, and they differ precisely in depth - for a small dryer, this indicator will be in the range of 32-53 cm.
The main advantages of the dryer:
- fast drying;
- saving space;
- saving time;
- smoothing during drying;
- selection of a suitable program for the laundry according to the type of fabric.
Top Models
In order not to make a mistake in choosing, the easiest way is to study customer reviews. Below we will consider the popular high-rated models and their brief characteristics.
Candy CS4 H7A1DE-07
Made in Turkey. The dryer is 47 cm deep and has a maximum load of 7 kg, which is quite good for this size. The convenient digital display allows you to select one of 16 programs. Among them: "synthetics", "wool", "sportswear", "accelerated drying", "easy ironing".
And also there is a function of delayed start and anti-crease.
Winia DWR-I0322
This is a more budgetary mini model from the South Korean manufacturer. Depth 40 cm, maximum load 3 kg. Suitable for small families. There are only 3 programs: for cotton, for synthetics and for wool, but for most consumers this is quite enough. There is a timer drying and anti-crease function.
Among the advantages - an unusual futuristic design, touch control panel.
Electrolux EDC 3150
Polish compact tumble dryer with the option of hanging on a wall or installing on a washing machine. Does not require water connection, easy to install. Drying is uniform with reverse. Depth 42 cm, maximum loading 3.4 kg for cotton. Simple mechanical control, timer function.
The tank is made of carbon dioxide, which makes it reliable, durable and robust.
Miele T 4859 CiL
German embedded model with excellent build, but far from budget price. Depth 57 cm, maximum load 6 kg. Using the touch panel, you can install one of 15 programs for all occasions. If desired, it can be connected to the "smart home" system. There are many useful functions, namely: smoothing of creases, impregnation, storing individual programs in memory, automatic drying, reverse.
You can also choose the degree of dryness: "closet +", "closet", "iron", "wet iron", "ironing machine".
Asko DC7583
This is a non-standard compact model with a full-size device deep, but only 59.5 cm wide. It is a drying cabinet with hangers, which eliminates the need to iron even easily wrinkled fabrics. Manufacturer - Sweden.
There are 6 programs, delayed start, accelerated drying, interval ventilation. The digital display shows the time until the end of the program.
How to choose?
When choosing a dryer, pay attention to the following parameters:
- energy class - the most economical: A, A +, A ++, A +++;
- dimensions - they must correspond to the dimensions of the washing machine if you are planning a vertical installation;
- programs - do not overpay for unnecessary programs that you do not need, but make sure that the main ones are present, usually these are "cotton", "wool", "synthetics";
- power - the best option is about 2 kW;
- standard material - stainless steel.
If there are small children in the house, consider locking the control panel.
To sterilize baby diapers, choose a model with a built-in UV lamp - this will greatly facilitate the life of a young mother.
Find out how to install a dryer on a washing machine below.
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