Of course, laundry can also be left to dry outdoors in the fresh air.
But especially in winter or when you wash a lot of laundry, you can't avoid a tumble dryer.
What should you pay attention to when making a purchase decision?
A distinction is made between exhaust air and condenser dryers, with exhaust air dryers gradually disappearing from the market.
In a tumble dryer, air is heated, flows through the laundry and absorbs moisture in the process.
This moist, warm air is not simply released into the environment, but is cooled down again in the condenser by cooler room air.
Since cooler air can absorb less water, this settles as condensation water.
The air is then heated up again and passed through the laundry.
As a result, the air works in a cycle and can therefore only release a little moisture in the room.
In contrast to the
exhaust air dryer
, the warm exhaust air with the
condenser dryer
does not
contain the
moisture of the laundry and can therefore heat the living space without hesitation.
Nevertheless, you should make sure that the room in which the tumble dryer is located is not too small and that it heats up so much.
Because the warmer the air in the room, the lower the contrast to the heated air in the dryer and the less effective the condenser is.
Tumble dryers in comparison: this is the test winner
The test portal AllesBeste, in cooperation with the editorial team, compared ten tumble dryers.
The
Siemens WT46G402 iQ500 was
most convincing.
He works very quietly and quickly.
In addition, it is one of the most economical tumble dryers in comparison.
Thus, this model offers a convincing complete package.
A recommended alternative is the
AEG T6DB40370
: This tumble dryer is not cheap or economical, but offers a lot of functions.
There is a load detection and the model informs when the condenser or the lint filter needs to be cleaned.
More information and further recommendations can be found in the detailed comparison of AllesBeste.
With these seven tips you can save a lot of money in everyday life
With these seven tips you can save a lot of money in everyday life