Dry things easier and faster: TOP 5 dryers

Among the crowd of peers, the Gorenje drying machine is distinguished by the spectacular black colour of the case. Otherwise, it occupies the position of a strong middle-class man, who differs little in terms of equipment from similar devices.

Gorenje D74SY2 is a condensation type machine, i.e. it does not require the removal of moisture-draining pipes or connection to the sewer for operation. Instead, the condensate accumulates in a special container, which will need to be emptied as it is filled, based on the readings of the tank's fullness indicator.

The dryer holds 7 kg of laundry and can be installed on the floor or on top of the washing machine using a system of fasteners. It will look most harmoniously paired with the black version of Gorenje W 8543 . The only significant difference from a similar washing machine will be an opaque door for access to the drum. Against its background, the presence of illumination of the interior space looks all the more amazing, which will be useful when unloading dried things.

A wide range of operating modes is available to the owner of the model — among 15 programs there are modes for a certain type of fabric, moisture residue (wet, under an iron or in a closet), as well as short and gentle drying. The short mode is designed for things that do not require special handling conditions, and the gentle mode is suitable for laundry that needs a low processing temperature.

A distinctive feature of the dryer is a complete basket for drying wool. As you know, woolen fabrics require special care, so the machine takes care of their preservation in the same fluffy and soft condition. And if you scrupulously follow the choice of the correct drying modes, and even pre—sort the laundry at the same time — with the help of Gorenje D74SY2, you will be able to extend the service life of all your favorite things.

No rating of dryers is complete without Bosch products. The Germans know how to make high-quality and practical devices that occupy a worthy place in the bathroom and allow you to get rid of annoying clothes dryers.

Behind an opaque door (and is this transparency so important at all?) a galvanized drum with a special hole structure is installed to protect the fabric from damage. In one sitting, about 8 kg of laundry is placed in it. Moisture from dried things settles in a container for collecting condensate, or the machine can be connected directly to the sewer, thus protecting yourself from having to drain the water from the tank manually.

In the centre of the front panel of the device there is a 15-position switch of drying programs, and to the right of it there is an LED display. The screen is used to display the remaining time of the procedure, the selected operating mode, the possibility of setting a delayed start, as well as an indication of the fullness of the pile filter or container for collecting condensate. After the drying of things is completed, the machine signals the need for unloading with an audible alert.

Separate programs are provided for drying bed linen, various types of clothing and fabrics. And if it is necessary to quickly dry undemanding things on board the model, there are modes of rapid drying with heat or cold lasting about 30 minutes. The Bosch WTH 83000 machine is assigned the role of a kind of "workhorse", which is designed to simplify the life of its owners and save them from the need to hang clothes after washing by hand.

 

Volume condensate tank, refreshing cycle, drum illumination, protection against voltage fluctuations in the network, economical energy consumption.

 

 

The filter gets clogged quickly.

 

The equipment from the Swedish brand Electrolux has always been famous for its high quality of performance and excellent functionality. The EDH 3686 dryer is no exception to this rule.

The full—size model has the same dimensions in depth and width — both of these indicators are at around 60 cm. Laundry is loaded through a glass hatch on the front panel of the machine, and up to 8 kg of things can be dried in it in one cycle. A choice of 14 programme drying modes is provided for each specific case. After they are finished, it is recommended to clean the filter, since it tends to clog quickly.

Sensors for monitoring the humidity of laundry are built into the drum of the machine. Based on their indications, the intelligent OptiSense system selects the right drying time, so that clothes do not dry out. In addition, there is a backlight in the drum, which allows you not to lose sight of things when unloading the dryer.

Among the many drying modes, a refreshing cycle stands out, designed to remove foreign odours from clothes (for example, smoke from a campfire). And in order to prevent the formation of folds on the linen, the palette of the machine's functions includes anti-flushing. Its use facilitates the subsequent ironing of things.

Condensate, which inevitably forms during drying, is collected in a separate tank with a capacity of about 5 liters. A special indicator will let you know about the need to empty it. The machine works exclusively from the network without connection to the water supply. Moreover, according to the level of electricity consumption, it is very economical (compliance with class A +). And the electronic circuits of the model are reliably protected from voltage fluctuations in the network by a protection system. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will have to worry about premature failure of the dryer.

 

Large capacity, steam drying, 2 refreshing modes, drum illumination, shoe basket included, energy consumption class A+++.

 

 

There are no significant disadvantages.

 

The roomy model from the German brand Siemens is able to take on board up to 9 kg of laundry in one load. She is able to cope with both drying everyday clothes, and with voluminous blankets or down jackets.

Depending on the selected mode, of which the model has 14, the duration of the drying procedure ranges from 40 minutes. up to four and a half hours. In addition to standard programs like wool, cotton or synthetics, the Siemens WT 45W560 has several steam drying modes, including 2 refreshing programs for everyday and business clothes. Refreshing cycles will be useful if there is a need to remove foreign odours from things (for example, tobacco smoke). To operate a number of steam drying modes, you will need to fill a special tank with distilled water.

The classic design of the machine is successfully combined with most washing machines, next to which the dryer is usually installed. If there is no place in the bathroom for floor installation of the device, it can be placed directly on the body of the "washing machine". The main thing is that it turns out to be full-sized (60 cm wide).

The Siemens WT 45W560 package usually includes a separate basket for shoes, which also sometimes needs to be dried or refreshed with steam. And in order that no sock after the drying procedure is lost in the bowels of the drum, the inner space of the machine is illuminated with a pleasant white light. At the end of operation, the device performs another important ritual — self-cleaning from dirt and lint, which simplifies the life of the owner of the dryer and allows you to extend its service life.

The dryer is included in the cohort of the most economical models, the energy consumption of which corresponds to the highest class A + ++. Therefore, it is more profitable to use it than to hang laundry on an electric towel rail. As a result, the model can be safely recommended as a faithful assistant in the effective drying of things for a large family.

The model from the "daughter" of the Swedish brand Electrolux is made in a strict style, diluted with notes of high-tech. Unknowingly, it can easily be confused with a washing machine almost similar in appearance AEG L 98699 white .

The drying cycle is selected by the machine based on the load weight and the humidity level of the laundry, which is determined by the sensors built into the drum. Things are evenly distributed on the drum by means of its reversible movements. For woolen products, there is a separate mode of imitation of drying in a straightened form, with the help of which things retain their structure and do not shrink.

The dryer is controlled in two ways: the desired drying programme is selected by means of a rotary switch, and additional process parameters are set using the touch control keys under the display. All inscriptions are made in English, and near each drying programme there is an LED indicator signaling the selected mode.

The evaporated moisture settles in a container for collecting condensate, the volume of which exceeds 5 liters. It can be replaced by connecting the machine directly to the sewer drain — such a possibility is provided by the AEG T 97689 design.

The deterrent factor from the momentary purchase of a drying machine is its high cost. However, the price tag will pay off in the future, since the machine belongs to the class of devices with extremely economical energy consumption (A +++). After all, it is quiet in operation, so you can turn on the dryer both day and night, without worrying about the sensitive sleep of the household.