Which Tumble Dryer
If you are planning on buying a tumble dryer there are a number of things to consider when choosing which tumble dryer. Interestingly though the numbers of people buying tumble dryers are on the decrease. Environmental and financial concerns mean that consumers are now opting for the more traditional drying option – pegs are back!
In 2007 Asda said that it had sold 1.6 million pegs in the first five months of the year. That’s an increase of over 1,200 per cent on the same period last year.
When buying a tumble dryer first step is to consider positioning. Most tumble dryers have vents leading from them which need to be fitted to a permanent vent outside, or at least a hose which is hung out of the window. These days condenser tumble dryers can be bought which removes the need for a vent pipe, however they are usually a little more expensive.
Full size family tumble driers usually have a capacity for about 13lbs or 6kg of washing. Smaller versions can be bought which suits people who do not wish to dry whole loads of washing.
A tumble dryer’s operation is usually timed by turning a dial to the length of time you believe it will take to dry your clothes, however sensor models are available which sense how dry your clothes are and keep going until they are finished.
Energy labels can also help you to make the right choice about which tumble dryer to buy. As one of the most energy consuming applicaces, it really is an important check to make when choosing which tumble dryer.
The ‘A-G’ indicators are similar to the main energy efficiency ratings and are based on European standards: ‘A’ is the best performance and ‘G’ the worst. Using models with an appliance efficiency rating of ‘A’ for both energy efficiency and performance, will save you the most money – as well as being the best for the environment.
If you are struggling for space you can opt for multi washing appliances (tumble dryers and washing machines in one). Top tip when choosing which tumble dryer, remember check out noise levels, washing appliances with a decibel rating of 41b is about the same as quiet talking.
