Reliable Heat Pump Dryer

LDrow on 20/04/2019 - 00:51

Hi,

I'm looking at buying my first Heat Pump Dryer after using a sensor dryer (normal heating element) for a decade.

The top two on product reviews are
Fisher & Paykel DH8060P1 - https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/fisher-paykel-dh80…
Bosch Serie 8 Logixx WTW87565AU - https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/bosch-serie-8-logi…

Some of the reviews seem to be for a different dryer (people mentioning heating elements) so not sure how reliable that place is.

I'm wondering if anyone has any personal experience with either or a recommendation for a completely different model?

My main focus is on finding a heat pump dryer that doesn't leave clothes damp (have seen mentions on bargain comments here sometimes about it).
Secondary interests are the cost and noise reduction over a traditional dryer.

Advice on what to buy and where to get the best deal are greatly appreciated!

  • Drow
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Comments

  • Triple J on 20/04/2019 - 01:36
    +1

    Choice magazine online reviewed clothes dryers on 19 February 2019 .I'd suggest having a look at that if you can. Top 5 recommended dryers were all heat pump dryers.Here they are :
    LGTD-H8025JW 8kg score84/100 0.09c per load RRP $1949
    LGTD-H901MW 9kg score 84/100 0.09c per load RRP $2599
    ASKO T884XLCHD scored 83/100 8kg 0.09c per load RRP $2999
    Miele TDD130WPTI 83/100 score 8kg 0.12 c per load $1999 RRP
    Bosch WTY88701AV score 80/100 9kg 0.14 c perload RRP $2829.

    • AustriaBargain on 20/04/2019 - 06:08

      how many cents perload is the $550 Kogan machine according to Choice?

      • Triple J on 20/04/2019 - 10:45

        They didn't review that dryer but if it is a vented dryer the average cost per 1kg of washing is around 30c.Some of the vented dryers were 25c per 1kg & some 35c per 1kg.

        • AustriaBargain on 20/04/2019 - 16:11

          The $550 Kogan heat pump dryer, would it be cheaper in the long run to buy the $2000 Meile? I wish I had Choice but I know I’d hardly ever use it if I had it.

          • Triple J on 20/04/2019 - 16:24

            @AustriaBargain: Wow $550 for heat pump dryer ! I wrongly assumed at that price it is a normal vented dryer .The 30c Per I kg of washing was for a vented dryer and as they didn't review the Kogan dryer you can't compare stats .It has got a 6 star energy label though so I'd probably find some reviews on it & read up a bit .For that price might just be worth it to give it a go,however Miele products do seem to last & last.

    • Triple J on 20/04/2019 - 10:57

      Sorry @ Drow my mistake that should read per1 kg of washing not per load.

      • Drow on 20/04/2019 - 15:44

        Having a read through those, thanks for the tip!

    • AlienC on 22/04/2019 - 19:59

      Which dryer is the cheapest/most economical overall? (initial cost + maintenance + installation + running costs + any other costs I am not aware about)

      That doesn't suck.

      Honestly small is fine can do multiple loads unless it more economical to do more in one go.

      I think my current top loader that was given by a friend is in the area of 7 to 9kg but honestly not sure because it is so old like ancient old.

      Considered a dryer but needs to be idiot proof the point of that it can't start a fire if you tried to (we broke our last washing machine not dryer because somebody overloaded it.. yes I work with the smartest people in the world) /s

      • Triple J on 22/04/2019 - 21:03

        Depending on your budget of course these are the two most economical overall to use & both are Choice recommended dryers.
        Heat pump dryer.
        LGTD-H802SJW top scorer 84/100
        RRP $1949 (on sale $1500)
        0.09c per 1 kg of items
        10 yr running cost $481
        Overall 10 yr cost including purchase
        around $2000

        Normal vented dryer.
        Electrolux EDV6552 scored 76/100
        RRP $699 (on clearance TGG $444)
        0.26c per 1kg of items
        10 yr running costs $1382
        Overall 10 yr cost including purchase
        around $1800
        Although electricity prices will
        continue to rise.
        LG is 8kg & Electrolux is 6.5kg.

        • AlienC on 22/04/2019 - 21:54

          So the LG has a higher initial cost aka the initial purchase cost but overall costs less to run and maintain while the Electrolux has a much lower initial cost but costs much more to maintain and the Electrolux handles less kg per load while LG can handle more?

          But overall the Electrolux will cost $200 less over a 10 year span?

          How about estimating for a 20 or even 30 year span?

          • Triple J on 23/04/2019 - 00:04

            @AlienC: Yes the LG is dearer to purchase initially but because it's a heat pump dryer it costs a lot less in electricity to use & at only 9cents per 1kg load of washing costs 72c to dry with the LG being 8kg.The Electrolux is a lot cheaper to purchase but it costs 3 times more than the LG at 26c per 1kg of washing to dry so at6.5 kg costs $1.69 to do a smaller load.With electricity prices going up & because the Electrolux uses so much more electricity to dry a load in 10 years time they should be about even all up or maybe the LG will come out ahead.To estimate 10 or 20 yrs you just times the individual dryers 10 year running costs by 2 or3 & add the purchase price of each dryer.

            • AlienC on 23/04/2019 - 01:33

              @Triple J: Which dryer is more safe or better if mistreated or handled badly/incorrectly by a complete new stranger to dryers or just children.

              Basically which is safer and more foolproof and requires lesser maintenance.

  • guidedlight on 20/04/2019 - 06:43

    I have the Fisher & Paykel DH8060P1. It doesn’t leave clothes damp. There are three dryness settings. “Damp”, “Dry”, and “Very Dry”. I tend to always use the “Dry” setting without any issue with damp clothes. It also has a ‘sheets’ setting that will periodically alternate the spin direction so sheets and towels don’t ball up (leaving a damp spot in the middle)

    Overall, it’s a fantastic machine, no issues whatsoever.

    • Drow on 20/04/2019 - 15:43

      Thanks, much appreciated!

  • JimmyF on 20/04/2019 - 09:20

    My main focus is on finding a heat pump dryer that doesn't leave clothes damp

    People new to Heat pump/condenser dryers often have this complaint. But give the clothes 5 mins once out of the dryer and they are dry to the touch. Its left over steam as part of the drying cycle. So if the cycle finishes and you grab them straight away, they feel 'damp' but wait 5 mins with the door open or in the basket and all it dry :)

    Out of the two you are looking at, I would go the Bosch, they have been doing heatpumps for a while now.

    • Drow on 20/04/2019 - 15:43

      Cheers, good to know about the waiting 5 minutes trick!

  • bcarp on 20/04/2019 - 11:09
    +1

    We went with a Miele because it was one of the few on the market that would spin both directions, reducing the chance of clothes getting tangled. Very happy with it so far, after 10 months.

    • guidedlight on 20/04/2019 - 14:30

      As mentioned the F&P one does this, but not by default.

      • bcarp on 20/04/2019 - 15:57

        Yes. From memory, those were the only two brands I could find that would do this.

    • JimmyF on 20/04/2019 - 20:59

      Yeah I have a bosch and some sheet loads end up in a ball :( Which sucks. But halfway through, just pull them out and shake, put them back in again.

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