Tumbledryer. Installation?

[allenlondon]

Most of the companies selling condenser tumbledryers offer ‘expert installation’ (for a fee).

Do I need this? Surely it’s only a question of plugging it in, reading the book, and running it?

Ta.

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[TonyV]

Give me make and model allen

[malagabob]

I’ve copied pasted this from another site. Looks like it’s just plugin and go. Installation is probably unpacking it, moving it to position, levelling it, plunging in, checking everything works. How to Install a Condenser Dryer

A great benefit of condenser dryers vs vented dryers is that condenser tumble dryers can be installed anywhere. This is because, unlike vented dryers, they don’t need a hose attachment to vent moisture outside. This means that all you need to do is fit the tumble dryer close enough to a power supply for you to plug the dryer in.

You’ll also need to make sure that the space you’re installing the tumble dryer into is big enough for the dryer and leaves a small gap around the edge for ventilation.

Once the tumble dryer is in place and plugged it, switch it on to make sure everything is working as it should. If the machine isn’t working correctly, check the plug to make sure it’s inserted properly.

If the dryer isn’t working properly, or switching on at all, contact your manufacturer or retailer for assistance.

If you’re placing a tumble dryer next to other appliances, be mindful that they use warm air, therefore placing a tumble dryer next to a fridge or freezer will cause them to work harder

[waterboatman]

Remember to empty the water tank regularly.

[allenlondon]

Haven’t got as far as make/model. Made a space in the bedroom, 13amp socket to hand, etc. Just saw many suppliers talk of ‘expert installation’.

But they say that about kettles too!

[johnk]

Follow the instructions and you can't go wrong. Simple to install and plug in.

[bobbinwales]

If its delivered without the 'expert installation' will they leave it at your front door or carry it to your bedroom in which case you might need a little wheely trolley to move it to exact position

[allenlondon]

bobbin : a couple of twenties goes a long way (probably from front door to bedroom)...

[Prudie]

If you can afford it I'd pay. As bobbin says it will be very heavy and will have to be pushed into place after you've connected up the power. I couldn't begin to move mine.

[Maydup]

In this contactless world, it will be delivered to your doorstep.

We bought a freezer and that's how it worked, but there are two of us and we were able to unpack it and carry it to where we needed it.

If you need a hand to take it indoors, its best to pay the fee, but a local independent retailer will only charge c£20 for that.

[jennyjoan]

You unwrap and plug in and hey presto. Magic Moment.

[allenlondon]

No, I'm quite incapable of carting the thing indoors (even though it's only a ground floor flat), so I'll pay someone to manoeuvre it through a narrow passage etc.

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[jennyjoan]

It is heavily wrapped and it is worth a wee £20 to ask the guys to unwrap and push it for you (and if they wouldn't mind) take the wraps away. Hope you enjoy it Mr A and of course Mrs A.

[KARL]

For my part I wouldn't dream of paying for what I can do myself. These things are not that heavy so even one reasonably fit person can get it into the house and position as a solo effort (tip: if flooring is vulnerable then slide the thing on either a mat or piece of cardboard depending if smooth or carpet flooring) - depending somewhat on doorways, corners, etc. but going carefully I would say no real difficulty. As for "installation", I would agree with your original assessment, reading the instructions of course. The instructions are very possibly 30-60% "Safety advice" which is X pages of rse cover and modern BS. The general population is being encouraged to withdraw into a cocoon while employing others to do almost everything. Soon the only thing people will do for themselves will be confined to the bathroom. 75% of jobs will be either semi or fully government jobs or else doing things for you that you could very easily manage if you hadn't been frightened into not attempting them or else regulations/laws have prevented you from ever getting near them.

[allenlondon]

There was a time, Karl, there was a time...

Now, with one leg, blind in one eye, dodgy heart, other eye not so good - I did manage 100 yards across the road and back carrying a package, but that nearly knackered me - there is no way on god's (or anyone else's) earth that I could shift a 50kg bleeding tumbledryer (9kg Bosch for example) from here to anywhere!

Once upon a time, Karl, I did all that you can do. Old age and infirmity rush up, unannounced and most definitely unwanted!

The trick? Don't get old. Mind you, that leaves only one real alternative...

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[Hopkirk]

Check they will actually come in your house before paying for it. They might refuse because of Covid.

[allenlondon]

Good point Hopkirk. NW London isn't the Vale of Health anymore!

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[KARL]

Allen, alas your advice comes too late - I am already old, but thanks all the same.

[allenlondon]

Karl, old mate, if you’re both OLD and fairly fit, rejoice, and LIVE.

Enjoy every bloody day of it, wake up each day and offer a prayer of thanks to the universe that you’re still ‘at it’.

I’m even inclined to say ‘Drink!’ too, even though following that advice did me more harm than good.

But damn me, when you see that curtain coming down and all those cliches about it not being a rehearsal suddenly become clear, you will regret not seizing life and running with it.

Good luck to you.

[KARL]

Allen, fear not, I am managing to get more out of life than many - but in my way on my terms which confuses the hell out of those who accept the hidden commandment for the elderly: "Find yourself a comfortable chair, pull it into a faraway corner, sit down in it and wait to DIE". Lots of my acquaintances mutter amongst themselves "Why does/do he/they bother living like that, at his/their age" - my wife and I are very active and unconventional in our way. Too long a story to explain but nothing in the remotest way shocking to anyone, but very......unusual. Yes, I certainly am extremely grateful for (up to now at least) pretty much perfect almost youthful health, my wife's does not compare quite so well with high blood pressure (very common, nothing alarming) but the joint problems are the worst for her.

I wish you all the best in the abundance you can make full use of ;)