Hi Fellow Bargainers
Looking for deals on heat pump dryers, quickly skimmed through previous posts and Solt/Esatto heat pump dryers have been in the range of $570-600ish. looking for a similar price point
Thanks
Bargain on Heat Pump Dryers
mkh1991 on 13/05/2022 - 12:28
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Do a bit more research on whether you really want a heat pump dryer … the cycle time for a single load can be 2+ hours, compared for 45mins for a condensing dryer. There's heat pump dryers around with a 10 star energy rating, but their cycle time is even longer.
You might be happier spending a bit more on running costs to get a quicker cycle time.
Thanks, I don't have ventilation in the laundry hence didn't go for a vented dryer. Do condensing dryers need ventilation?
Condensing dryers have a drain hose or container to store the water extracted, just like heat pump dryers.
Heat Pump dryers are actually condensing dryers too, just with the extra heat pump feature, which supposedly saves energy.
Condenser dryers don't need ventilation just like heat pump ones but they use 2x more energy.
They also dry 2-3x quicker … OP can make their own trade off between upfront cost, cycle time and ongoing energy cost.
@salmon123: I've seen some dryers from Beko that have both heat pump and vented heating element modes. They are targeted specifically to resolve this issue: heating element mode can be used when time is of essence and heat pump mode in other cases.
@salmon123: practically, would the cycle time really be that big of a deal? I would've thought most of us would be turning it on overnight anyway to get off-peak rates.
would the cycle time really be that big of a deal?
Depends on the family. I know lots of people with kids running 2/loads a day … sometimes more with linens/towels/etc.
I would've thought most of us would be turning it on overnight anyway to get off-peak rates.
Depends on your state - the uptake of smart meters is actually pretty low in NSW, so no day-of-use tariffs apply. The people that have smart meters typically have solar, so they'd want to run their dryers during the 7am-3pm window, when they're generating the most.
But yes, if you're washing less than 1 load/day and have a smart meter (without solar), then the cycle time wouldn't be consequential to you. There's still the trade off with the upfront cost of a heat pump dryer to consider.
Having owned a heat pump dryer before, I'm generally happier with the condensing dryer now, mainly due to the cycle time and the dryness of the clothes.
and the dryness of the clothes.
some more questions - in your experience, do you think the condenser dryer does a better job drying the clothes?
There's still the trade off with the upfront cost of a heat pump dryer to consider.
doesn't seem like it's a lot more actually. For example, these two models from costco seem identical other than one being heat pump and one being condenser. About $200 more expensive.
https://www.costco.com.au/Kitchen-Laundry-Appliances/Washers…
https://www.costco.com.au/Kitchen-Laundry-Appliances/Washers…A vented dryer is heaps cheap though but then you'd need to pay a tradie to pipe the steam out so probably end up being more expensive that way.
do you think the condenser dryer does a better job drying the clothes?
Yes - dampness in clothes from a heat pump dryer is a common issue. Newer models might have technology to fix this, see comment about about the beko.
doesn't seem like it's a lot more actually.
Fair enough - I'd probably google the cycle time and dampness issue for the euromaid heatpump model, before pulling the trigger.
My Esatto heat pump dryer broke down last weekend. It was just over a year old (purchased in March 2021).
When I went to check to see if the load had finished, the machine was still on and making a whirring noise, but the drum was not turning and I could smell something burning (most likely the motor).Luckily this was on the weekend when I was home. If it was during weekday when we sometimes leave it on and go to work, it could have caught fire.
Not impressed after this experience.I'm after the same. Looked for a previous deals here, and found two deals on Bosch dryers around the $1200. I'm after something similar.
I've seen a lot of complaints about Esatto breaking, so would not recommend this brand. Probably, look at Beko?
I was looking for a heat pump dryer with reverse tumbling function which should reduce long items knotting up (such driers are less efficient though). Among reputable and not too expensive brands, it seems that only Electrolux can do that. We recently had one bargain for them: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/687773 for $967 (discontinued model).
So, last week I gave up waiting and bought the next model EDH803BEWA from Ebay with $100 promotion for $1,176. Looks good so far.
I lucked out and picked up a good deal at a Grays online scratch and dent auction. See if there's anything similar near you