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Your guide to new laundry appliances: Tumble dryers
Choose one of these up-to-date tumble dryers – there’s a model to suit your space and budget.
1. HOOVER DYNAMIC DYC8913B, from around £349: This dryer, (H)85x(W)60x(D)60cm, has a clear aquavision water tank built in to the door so you see when the water needs emptying. Grade B rated, it has a 9kg capacity and nine drying cycles.
2. GORENJE D82426, around £455: With a B rating and an 8kg capacity, this machine, (H)85x(W)60x(D)60cm, has SteamTech to remove creases and reduce ironing time. It has 19 cycles, including synthetics and wool and an XL programme for bedding.
3. JOHN LEWIS JLTDC12, £599: This model has an A rating, a 7kg capacity and reverse-tumble action to reduce creasing. It features 14 programmes and has electronic sensors that monitor the dampness of the laundry. (H)85x(W)60x(D)64cm.
4. CAPLE TDF200 ELECTRONIC, around £689: This dryer, (H)85x(W)60x(D)60cm, re-uses the moisture produced during the drying process, providing steam cycles to reduce creases. It is B rated, has an 8kg drying capacity and 11 programmes.
5. BOSCH ECOLOGIXX 7 WTW84360GB, around £699: This heat-pump dryer has an A 40 per cent rating, a 7kg capacity, self-cleaning heat exchanger and three drying levels. It also has a speed and easy-ironing cycle.
6. AEG T96699IH, £749: A heat-pump dryer, (H)85x(W)60x(D) 58cm, with a 9kg capacity and an airflow system – clothes tangle less and dry more evenly. It uses 50 per cent less energy (A- 50 per cent rated) than A class and has a reverse-tumble action for easier ironing. (H)84.2x(W)59.8x(D)62.5cm.
7. MIELE T 8966 WP, around £900: With a 8kg capacity and A+ rating, this model, (H)85x(W)59.5x(D)59.6cm, has a Perfect Dry function on sensor-controlled programmes and has a range of cycles, including a basket function for drying items such as sports shoes and toys.
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‘There is an increasing interest in tumble dryers as they have become more economical to run, with higher-energy efficiency ratings, making them a more affordable choice.’ |
Vic Sinclair, buyer for large electrical appliances for John Lewis, on what to consider before buying a new model: ‘A tumble dryer is a great way to speed up the laundry process, especially when it is wet outside and you can’t hang your washing out to dry, or if you simply don’t have the drying space. A tumble dryer also leaves your clothes and fabrics feeling soft to the touch.
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COMPILED BY JO MESSENGER
All prices correct at time of publishing
Featured in the May 2011 issue of Real Homes
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