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What is a Heat Pump Dryer?
A heat pump dryer (aka heat pump tumble dryer) is an energy-efficient laundry appliance that uses a heat pump to recycle heat during the drying process. Unlike traditional dryers that vent hot air, heat pump dryers reuse the air, making them more efficient and gentle on clothes.
How Does a Heat Pump Dryer Work?
A heat pump dryer passes hot air over your clothes, absorbing the moisture, which is then condensed into water and is transferred into a water reservoir container or drain hose. The machine uses a closed-loop heat exchange system to reuse and heat the same air, rather than exhausting it into the room and drawing air in, until the clothes are dry.
Since the air is not constantly being exhausted but instead recycled, these dryers tend to have higher energy efficiency and lower energy consumption than other models, such as vented dryers.
Why Choose a Heat Pump Dryer?
Heat pump dryers consume significantly less energy compared to standard dryers. This makes them an excellent choice for reducing electricity bills and minimising environmental impact.
Operating at lower temperatures, heat pump dryers are gentler on fabrics. This helps preserve the quality and longevity of your clothing, making them ideal for delicate fabrics.
How Do Heat Pump Dryers Compare to Other Types of Dryers?
Both heat pump and condenser dryers collect the moisture from the hot air generated during the drying cycles, and is either stored within a reservoir for emptying or expelled through a drain hose.
However, heat pump dryers are more energy-efficient as they typically run at a max temperature of about 50 degrees celsius and reuse the same air generated during the drying process.
Condenser dryers, on the other hand, run at a much higher temperature of roughly 75 degrees celsius, and requires a constant supply of cool air to draw in and continuously heat and function, consuming more energy. Because of the higher temps, they do need to be kept in a well ventilated area for the hot air to escape.
Heat Pump Dryers continuously reuse the same air within the machine to heat and dry your clothes.
Vented Dryers on the other hand rely on constantly drawing air in from the outside, heating it, and then exhausting that same air back, with higher moisture levels. This means the machine is using more power to keep the constant cycle of drawing, heating and exhausting air going, making the Heat Pump Dryer WAY MORE energy efficient. Not to mention that sticky hot air you have to deal with, with vented dryers.
Although vented dryers are the cheaper option initially at the checkout, if you want to save big in the long run, Heat Pump Dryers are the way to go.
What Are the Downsides of Heat Pump Dryers?
There aren't really any downsides to having a heat pump dryer, more just things to consider. The first would be the initial cost, which usually is higher than their vented counterparts, however the high energy efficiency can easily cancel this out with the savings on your energy bills over time. Heat pump dryers also tend to have longer drying times than other types of dryers but realistically, how often have you ever needed clothes so fast, you've cursed the slow drying speed of the dryer? Exactly.
They are also relatively heavier compared to a vented dryer, so wall mounting isn't an option but they can be stacked on a front load washing machine, or just sat nice and neat on the ground.
Other than these relatively minor inconveniences, the energy efficiency and long terms savings alone for these dryers, easily make up for these "downsides".
Are Heat Pump Dryers really Worth it?
Yes, they sure are! Simply for their energy efficiency, gentle drying, and long-term savings on electricity bills. If you rely on a dryer regularly, especially during colder months, the savings you get over time make them well worth it. If saving energy and money is a priority for you, check out how much money an energy efficient heat pump dryer can save you and take a look at this snapshot of some of the highest Energy Star rated dryers and other appliances.
Can Heat Pump Dryers Be Wall Mounted?
Heat pump dryers can be stacked above a front-load washing machine using a stacking kit but cannot be wall-mounted due to their weight and design. You can also choose to have it sitting nice and neat on the ground, if that is what you would prefer.
What Size Heat Pump Dryer Should You Choose?
Heat pump dryers come in various capacities, typically ranging from 7kg to 10kg. A quick way to determine what size you should get is simply by comparing with what size washing machine you have. The size of your washing machine is a great indicator of how large your wash loads are, so you'd want to select a size that matches your washing machine capacity or is larger.
Choose your ideal heat pump dryer from an assortment of top brands including Hisense, Electrolux, Beko, Asko, Bosch, and many more.
With 7kg Heat Pump Dryers, 8kg Heat Pump Dryers, 9kg Heat Pump Dryers, 10kg Heat Pump Dryers, heat pumps are ideal for drying large loads of clothing.
If you would like to explore our larger assortment of different dryers, Appliances Online stocks a selection of vented dryers, condenser dryers, gas dryers, and washer dryer combos. For an overview of the difference between these, read everything you need to know before buying a clothes dryer. If you don’t have time to compare and contrast every dryer on the market, seeing what everyone else has been buying recently can be a helpful shortcut. This list of currently popular clothes dryers provides a handy snapshot of the heat pump models and other types of dryer making their way into homes across Australia.
The type of dryer you opt for, as well as other factors, will determine whether you require a tradesperson get your dryer up and running. Appliances Online can connect you with experienced local tradespeople if this is the case.
Still need a little more help with finding the optimal dryer? Our Laundry Buying Guide can help you find the ideal washing machine and dryer for your home and needs.