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1 First consider how often you will use it, the climate where you live, and what you will be drying. 2 Look for the same drum capacity as your washer for easy transfer of a full load, and reverse tumbling to prevent clothes tangling. 6 things to consider for the dryer buyer

Risking your clothes in a tumble dryer was once a gamble that you invariably lost, but not any more. Many modern dryers are gentler on clothes and more energy efficient, with tech to eliminate the sauna effect and smart control convenience to let you get on with life. Words Bec Summer LIVE AND LET DRY

3 If your laundry isn’t sufficiently ventilated, opt for a heat pump or condenser dryer. 4 If space is limited, stack it atop a front load washer, choose a vented dryer that can be wall mounted, or a washer dryer combo. 5 A dryer with a reversible door provides easier accessibility in all laundry configurations. 6 Look for smart features or auto settings that shut off the dryer when it’s

They’ll tumble for you There are three types of dryers to choose from, and the one you select should be determined by factors like adequate laundry ventilation, cost, and energy efficiency. Vented dryers

Vented dryers are the most affordable and also the most lightweight for wall mounting. They also use a lot of power, so are good for occasional use and emergency drying. Condenser dryers If you want to avoid a steamy laundry, a condenser dryer is the way to go. It operates by using a heat exchanger to extract moisture during the drying process, and then drains the condensed water via an outlet pipe in the sink or into a tank for emptying. Condenser dryers can have a larger drum capacity than a vented dryer and are a lot quieter, but consume more power. They're also a lot heavier and are best stacked atop a washer or installed beneath a benchtop.

done, and wool safe and delicates settings that are kinder to clothes.

The traditional, simple tumble dryer draws air over a heating coil and circulates it, extracting moisture from the clothes and then venting the humid air. That’s why it can turn your laundry into a sauna with dripping walls, unless you have an exhaust fan, can open a window, or have a venting kit pipe attachment that ducts the steamy air into a reservoir for emptying.

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