Condensing dryer: characteristics and tips for choosing

The condensing dryer is an indispensable helper for every housewife at any time of the year. Such a device will eliminate mold in the apartment and the need for constant ventilation during the drying process, which is especially important in the cold season. Is an excellent solution for small apartmentswhere there is no extra space for installing a classic rope dryer and for large families who need to dry a large amount of clothes, bed linen or towels at the same time.

The principle of operation of condensing dryers: moisture in such a machine is collected in a special compartment, due to which it compares favorably with other types of dryers. In obsolete ventilation dryers, additional hoses must be installed in order to drain the condensate into the drain. In machines with a heat pump, laundry is dried with warm air. The tumble dryer operates from a regular 220 W socket. Some models have a built-in self-cleaning condenser.

The condensing dryer consists of the following parts:

• electronic display - designed for easy control;
• drive belt - connects the motor to the tank;
• dryer drum - holds laundry for drying;
• heat exchanger - promotes the formation of condensation by adjusting the cold and hot air flows;
• a heating element - heats up the air before entering the drum;
• fan - sets the direction of cold air;
• air intake with filter - collects dust, lint and wool;
• electric motor - sets the drum in motion.

The clothes must be wrung out in the washing machine and then sent to the dryer. The air circulates in the condensing machine continuously: collecting moisture, heating or cooling, while additional air intake is not required. The maximum power of one drying cycle is 4 kW. The machine with a condensate reservoir does not require a connection to the sewer, the main thing is not to forget to drain the liquid every time.

Many functions in different models allow you to choose an assistant for any need. Similar features of different machines are: a fairly high noise level (from 60 dB and above), control from the display using buttons and a rotary knob. Today, the following models of condensing machines with a load of 8 kg of damp laundry are most popular:

• Hotpoint-Ariston FTCF87B 6H (16 programs, dimensions 85/60/61 cm, energy consumption class B) - equipped with a laundry moisture control function, a delayed start program, quick drying, refreshing, there is also child protection;

• Bosch WTH83000 (15 programs, dimensions 85/60/64 cm, class B) - equipped with the functions of quick drying, child protection, anti-crease, there is an indicator of the fullness of the condensation tank;

• Gorenje D 844BH (15 programs, dimensions 85/60/64 cm, class B) - reverse rotation is supported, the ability to change individual settings in each mode, smoothing of folds, fine filtration, it is possible to connect a hose and drain condensate directly into the sewer;

• Kuppersbusch TD1840.0W (16 programs / dimensions 85/59/64 cm, class B) - separate drying modes for each type of fabric, including pillows, there is a function for saving settings for 6 programs, antibacterial processing of fabrics, drying of sports and textile shoes is provided, delayed start for a period of up to 7 days, the hatch can be outweighed and open in any direction;

• AEG T8DEE48 (10 programs, dimensions 85/60/64, class A) - with an auto-off function at the end of drying and an indicator for filling the condensation tank.

The dryer should be 2-3 kg more capacious than the washing machine, because wet laundry is heavy (if the machine is designed for 5 kg of maximum load, then the dryer must be taken with a capacity of 7 kg or more).

Criterias of choice:

• energy efficiency class ("B" is considered normal for drying machines);
• noise level (the 60 dB unit will be the quietest);
• set of required programs (for example, if you have to dry clothes and linen made of cotton and wool, then there is no point in overpaying for the function of delicate drying of silk).

The condensing dryer is shown in the video below.