condenser drier v's dumble drier with vent.tube

[what..the?]

My new landlord is getting a washer and a drier for me. The property has no vent for the tumble drier, I am used to using a drier with a hose. In the past I had an all in one washer drier and it didnt dry very well. The landlord is happy to get separates but said he wanted to get a condensing tumble drier which as he describes has a draw that fills with water that you empty.

He has already stated not to have too much knowledge of this sort of thing. I wanted to get a proper tumble with hose and put the hose out of a window? I could ask him again.

Can someone inform me of the drying efficentcy of the condensing driers please and do these have problems please

Thanks in advance

[what..the?]

interesting doc....yes they do use cold water from memory but how much??

[annie0000]

A dryer doesn't use water doc - not domestic ones anyway.

[Bbbananas]

no water - how can it when it's not plumbed in?

Lots of leccy though. A full load of towels can take 2-3 hours in mine.

[what..the?]

ohhhh I thought it consensed by cooling the steam with cold water at least mine did that didnt dry too well?

[what..the?]

well the electircity usage is my main concern really because I just dont want it going round for hours costing a fortune, I already have a full electric house with electric underfloor heating to pay for...which is another question to ask on here!

So is there going to be a huge difference cost wise between a hose and a condensing version??/ Questions questions

[Bbbananas]

Those of you with a condenser drier - can you tell me whether you think it is reasonable for a full load of towels (straight from the machine, but spun) take about 3 hours to dry completely?

I thought mine was on its last legs, taking so long. I'm sure it used to dry quicker than it does now.

[ummmm]

Salla...Not something I would try.

Doc....we're talking about separate condenser driers.

[what..the?]

Thanks doc I noted this point in your link......

All else being equal (i.e. not including household heating/cooling issues), condenser dryers are slightly less efficient than their vented counterparts, typically on the order of ~15%. The real design intent of condenser dryers isn't improved efficiency, but the simple fact that they don't require a vent duct, permitting easy installation most anywhere (ideal for apartment dwellers, etc).

[what..the?]

yes thanks doc i was seeking info on both separates and combos really, but combos only on the basis that this is what I have had before and it didnt seem very good.

[what..the?]

well its talking the landlord round to my preference with the vent, the problem is because the property is buit into a hill side there are very few open to air walls and windows, bit like an apartment. So he could put a vent in (still doing some building work or i could put the hose out the window or i could use a condenser drier like he wants but I am worried about the electricty cost already in the house which is all run on electric

[Sue Balou]

We have a condenser dryer and it has the option to connect to a drain which means you don't need to empty the water container. (it's an Indesit)

Also, if you find that drying times get longer then it may be that the condenser unit need cleaning. The model we have has a removable unit that should be cleaned under running water every month to remove the build up of fluff.

sb

[Sue Balou]

We have a condenser dryer and find it much more convenient than the vented type. Ours has the option to connect to a drain (it can be the same drain as the washing machine if it's nearby) so that you don't ever need to empty the water container.

Also, it has a removable condenser unit that should be rinsed under running water to clean out the fluff, this should be done monthly. If the drying times get longer then it could be because the condenser unit needs cleaning.

I'd go for the condenser dryer every time.

sb