Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

The tumble dryers of the heat pump take in moisture from your laundry with warm air. Then, the air is heated to ensure that the laundry is dried.

In contrast to vented dryers, heat pump dryers don't need a vent and you can install them anywhere in your home. If you live in an apartment, they will require a reservoir for water storage.

They're cheaper to manage

The tumble dryers that are heated by a heat pump as the name suggests use air heat to dry your clothes. They don't need to create their own heat. This is good for nearest the environment and your wallet. This is a cost-effective method to dry your laundry. It can reduce the energy use by up to 70% compared to vented units.

The way that tumble dryers with heat pumps accomplish this is by recycling the hot air that flows through your laundry. This air is then passed through an evaporator, which removes the moisture, putting it in a tank inside the tumble dryer. The process repeats by heating the tank and absorbing more moisture from your clothes each time. The moisture is then separated into two components that is warm air and water and the water is collected in an easy-to-empty tank beneath your tumble dryer and the warm air being used by the evaporator again and again.

This method of drying is slower than other tumble dryers, however, it is more efficient than the traditional methods. Ventilated dryers consume a lot of energy and even those that claim to use less energy will still leave you with massive electricity bills. The heat pump tumble dryers are also more environmentally friendly than conventional tumble dryers, which is a big deal in the world where climate change is a major issue.

When purchasing a new tumble dryer you must consider various factors, such as the price, size and energy efficiency. Tumble dryers with heat pumps are green and cheapest to operate, followed by condenser and vented tumblers.

Having a tumble dryer in your home can make your life much easier, and saves you the headache of hanging your clothes out on the laundry line or wait for them to dry in the sun. It's also better for your health by hanging your clothes in the rain can lead to mould and mildew in your home, which can be harmful to respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies.

You'll feel better about your clothes

Traditionally tumble dryers relied on hot air blowing across the tumbling clothes to dry them. This method worked however it was energy-intensive, especially if you were doing heavy or frequent loads. Fortunately, advancements in laundry appliances means there's an efficient alternative available - the heat pump tumble dryer.

A heat pump tumble dryer operates using a closed loop system. Contrary to condenser and vented tumble dryers that release hot air that they use to dry your clothes and clothes, a heat pump tumble dryer makes use of the same air and is a great alternative for those who can't vent out their laundry.

The tumble dryers with heat pumps have additional features which make them eco-friendly and easier to use. They're also usually smarter than the majority of tumble dryers. If you have Wi-Fi in your home or you like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant you can control the machine remotely with apps on your smartphone.

Another feature that is becoming more popular is an anti-crease feature. This keeps your clothing gently falling off after the wash has completed, ensuring that creases aren't as easy to form. Some models come with a delay start feature, too, so you can get your washing done at the time that you prefer. This is a great way to take advantage of the peak solar energy production during the daytime, or ensuring your laundry is finished at a convenient time (though it is not recommended to use your dryer while out of the house because of the risk of fires).

Like other tumble dryers, nearest heat pump tumble dryers come with an energy efficiency rating that informs you how much it uses per cycle. Look for a high efficiency rating that will help you reduce your energy bills and keep your bills low. You might want to look for a heat-pump tumble dryer that has Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity so you can control it using an app on your phone or voice commands through your smart home assistant.

They're more environmentally-friendly

As the demand for eco-friendly appliances increases as well, heat pump tumblers are becoming a wise option. They use less energy than traditional tumble dryers and aren't as damaging to fabrics, which makes them more sustainable over the long run. The use of heat pump tumble dryers is an absolute necessity for modern homes, particularly when you think about the energy savings.

While traditional tumble dryers have an exhaust vent which expel hot air from the drum, a a heat pump tumble dryer doesn't need to do this since it recycles the heated air. It is equipped with a compressor that heats refrigerant, which warms the air and then goes through an evaporator to remove moisture from it. The air is then heated and used to dry your clothes again.

The recycled air is a more environmentally friendly method of drying than simply getting it out of your home. In fact, it's the same process your fridge uses to keep its contents chilled.

In terms of environmental impact heat pump tumble dryers are one of the most efficient models on the market. Because they reuse the hot air already inside the drum, they can reduce their energy consumption by around 75% compared to conventional tumble dryers. This will help you reduce your electric bill as well as reduce the carbon footprint.

Not only that, they're also less rough on your clothes. They're dryers with lower temperatures and therefore your favorite jumper won't shrink or stretch out of shape.

Additionally they are much easier to move around than vented models, which need vent pipes to let the hot air out. They can be moved from one area to another, or even to the shed or garage. The water that is extracted is collected in an easy-to-empty tank inside the machine, making it a great option for those with a small spaces or who can't rely on the weather to hang their laundry out on the line.

They're easy to move

Think about it: your old vented dryer was just a simple sheet of metal that had four components (the motor as well as the timer and the fan). The tumble dryers that use heat pump are more complex and, consequently, they also have a lot more complex parts and different advanced technologies to make them more energy efficient.

They're heavy, but they aren't as big as you think, as they use compressed air instead of venting humid air like your old tumble dryer. They are easy to move around if you want to improve your laundry room or reposition dryers.

Electric heat pump dryers are closed systems, which means they don't require vent ducting and can be used in smaller rooms than vented and condenser dryers. They are ideal for those living in apartments that do not have a dedicated laundry room. They do require a constant supply to cool air in order to work. This makes them suitable for rooms with better ventilation than vented or condenser dryers.