Tumble dryer advice

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hj2k_x

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Hello!

We've moved into a new place and need to purchase a tumble dryer.

The house isn't plumbed for a vented dryer so I'm assuming our only options are the condensor ones?

We could put it in the garage.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

We don't want to pay the earth, but we also obviously want one that is as energy efficient as possible.

Is there anything in particular we should look out for?

Thanks

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Depends how big the space is you're going to put it. You don't need to have either a vent or a condenser, you could just end up with a nice space heater/humidifier ;)
 
Sinbad said:
Depends how big the space is you're going to put it. You don't need to have either a vent or a condenser, you could just end up with a nice space heater/humidifier ;)
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Well the lounge area next to the kitchen is an option. Are you saying a vented one would just vent air into the space like a free heating effect?

We have that with the DriBuddy. Warms up the place quite nicely. But we need something for towels and linen in the winter.
 
nicok87 said:
never used it myself, but this product has got some good reviews and if i was in the market i would go for it
http://www.takealot.com/home-kitchen/spindel-laundry-dryer-4-5kg-capacity,12818891
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Yes I loved the look of that thing when it was first released. I actually read some pretty negative reviews which put me off it for the price.

Also, it doesn't dry the clothes completely. Like you still have to hang then up afterwards. They are just a lot dryer than they were before...
 
hj2k_x said:
Well the lounge area next to the kitchen is an option. Are you saying a vented one would just vent air into the space like a free heating effect?

We have that with the DriBuddy. Warms up the place quite nicely. But we need something for towels and linen in the winter.
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exactly. The only difference with the condenser is that the air coming out is dry, not humid.
 
We have a Defy in the bathroom. It is fitted on the wall above the washing machine with the optional wall brackets.

As far as I know only Defy has this option.
 
Sinbad said:
exactly. The only difference with the condenser is that the air coming out is dry, not humid.
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OK. That is a consideration then. The vented tumblers are much cheaper. But I imagine warm most air is not really what you want in your lounge in winter with all the doors and windows closed?
 
hj2k_x said:
OK. That is a consideration then. The vented tumblers are much cheaper. But I imagine warm most air is not really what you want in your lounge in winter with all the doors and windows closed?
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It's not ideal, granted. Mine's in the kitchen, next to the back door which we leave open while it's running. At some point I'm going to get a vent kit and knock out a couple of bricks. At some point. Maybe.
 
Sinbad said:
It's not ideal, granted. Mine's in the kitchen, next to the back door which we leave open while it's running. At some point I'm going to get a vent kit and knock out a couple of bricks. At some point. Maybe.
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Ya. I reckon it's probably worth the additional expense to go with a condensor one rather. We had a vented one in our previous place which was plumbed in and that still put out a lot of hot air from the front of it...
 
hj2k_x said:
Ya. I reckon it's probably worth the additional expense to go with a condensor one rather. We had a vented one in our previous place which was plumbed in and that still put out a lot of hot air from the front of it...
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eh? If it's vented, the entire exhaust should go out the vent.
 
hj2k_x said:
Ya. I reckon it's probably worth the additional expense to go with a condensor one rather.
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Definitely worth it. You'll be surprised at the amount of water that is actually collected by the dryer.

Look at the Smeg DRY72CX-1. Has a B energy rating.
 
Yes, cos everyone can justify spending R6200 on a tumble dryer :wtf:
 
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