Dryers

Helpful tumble dryer buying tips

Clothes dryers (or tumble dryers) are some of the most useful appliances a household can have. Not only do they let you save time that you would otherwise have used waiting for your clothes to air-dry, they also protect your clothes from any dirt or odour they may pick up while hanging to dry.

Modern tumble dryers come in many different models. As an overview, let’s look at a number of factors to differentiate clothes dryer machines, such as size and capacity, dryer type, and special features.

Clothes dryer size and placement 

Standard dimensions for a clothes dryer are a height of 85cm, a width of 60cm and a depth of either 53cm (integrated dryers) or 60cm (freestanding dryers). With these dimensions, it fits comfortably under any countertop. Before being installed, it must be assured that a place has all the hook-ups or vents it needs for the specific dryer type.

Choosing your perfect clothes dryer type 

• Vented tumble dryers: Usually the cheapest dryers, these appliances dry your clothes with heated air and then vent the moist air to the outside. 
• Condenser tumble dryers: Like venting dryers, condenser dryers use heated air for drying, but then condense the moist air into water, which is then stored or drained. They’re usually more energy-efficient than vented dryers. 
• Heat pump tumble dryers: These dryers cool down the hot, moist air, and reuse it for further drying after extracting the water. These are the most energy-efficient dryers currently available and are suitable for people who want to reduce their environmental impact even further.

Clothes dryer machine capacity 

Depending on the model and the brand, different capacities are available for laundry dryers. As a rule of thumb, households usually require the following capacities: 

• 1-2 people: Up to 5kg
• 4 people: Up to 7kg
• 4+ people: 10kg or more 

Note that these are only estimates and requirements may vary depending on the household. 

Clothes dryer features 

Apart from the obvious benefits like dry and fragrant clothes, clothes dryer machines come with a variety of additional features that fit different households’ needs.  

• SensiCare System uses special sensors that adjust drying times depending on how wet your clothes are. This protects them from added wear and tear and results in a shorter drying time. 
• ReverseTumbling reduces wrinkling in your dried clothes by up to one third. In other words, using a clothes dryer can be an energy-saving solution as it makes the ironing process faster and easier.
• SmartSense System prevents clothes from overheating.
• Delay Start lets you adjust the start the drying cycle to fit your schedule.

Besides making good use of those features, you can also do your laundry more efficiently by learning our fabric care tips here.

Choosing the best clothes dryer machine with Electrolux

Electrolux dryers offer a perfect drying solution that will protect the fabrics and colours of your favourite garments. With innovative technologies like SmartSense or SensiCare, your clothes are in good hands. Add to that the savings you’ll make thanks to Electrolux’s energy-efficient drying process, and it becomes clear that an Electrolux dryer machine is the best addition to your laundry room.