Recommend me a dryer

Partake0486 on 09/10/2015 - 11:02

I don't expect frequent use as I'm happy letting the sun dry my clothes generally. Just intend to use this on days when it's raining or I need to dry stuff quickly.

I know there's all different types - I don't understand any of them or which is best. It's just me so I don't need anything too large - my washing machine is 7.5kg and that suits me nicely so something around that capacity would be ideal. Could I get something half decent in the $500-600 range?

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  • oscargamer on 09/10/2015 - 11:24

    we just bought this one 2 months ago

    goes well

    Fisher and Paykel 5kg sensor dryer Model DE50F56E1

    about $460

    • Partake0486 on 09/10/2015 - 13:26

      Doesn't look too bad at all; price is right too. Disappointing it's only got a 2 star energy rating but I suppose anything to do with heating has poor efficiency. It comes with a mounting kit?

  • oscargamer on 09/10/2015 - 13:47

    to get a higher star item, you need to spend $1000+

    what's a mounting kit?

    • Partake0486 on 09/10/2015 - 13:50

      Yeah seems so. Although I do intend to use it infrequently so I think I'll just suck it up and be content with 2 stars :)

      Mounting kit - brackets, etc. to put it on the wall.

  • mad__llama on 09/10/2015 - 14:47

    Does your laundry have an exhaust vent for the machine to vent moist air outside?

    • Partake0486 on 09/10/2015 - 15:37

      no.

      • mad__llama on 10/10/2015 - 03:17

        Are you looking at condenser dryers? Would be worth considering if moisture/mould are an issue in your house.

        • Partake0486 on 12/10/2015 - 11:38

          I'm looking at a vent-type. Is venting outside strictly necessary? Can't I just vent into the laundry because I'm sure none of these machines include a vent kit - it has to be purchased separately which hints to me it's optional.

        • mad__llama on 12/10/2015 - 12:50

          @djc3292:

          It might be OK, depending on your house. If your laundry has good ventilation and isn't a mould trap then you should be good.

          However if you have an older house (e.g. with plaster over brick walls) which will collect moisture when cold then you might be better off in the long run with a condenser dryer which will remove a lot of the moisture from the air that it exhausts from the dryer.

  • oscargamer on 09/10/2015 - 15:38

    i THINK it has that kit - please check first

    yes - you'll need to have ventilation - we just open the window

    • Partake0486 on 09/10/2015 - 15:46

      didn't realise that. that sure throws a spanner in the works.

  • oscargamer on 09/10/2015 - 15:49

    only the more expensive recirc / condensation ones don't need ventilation

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