Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Heat pump tumble dryers make use of warm air to draw the moisture in your laundry. The air is then heated to continue drying.
In contrast to vented dryers, heat pump dryers don't need vents, and you can put them in any room of your home. If you reside in an apartment, they do require a reservoir for water storage.
They're less expensive than other vehicles for running
The name suggests that the tumble dryers that use heat pump technology draw heat from the air to dry your clothes. They don't need to generate their own heat. This is beneficial for the environment as well as your wallet. This is an efficient way to dry your laundry. It can reduce energy consumption by as much as 70% when compared to vented units.
The heat pump tumble dryers function by recycling the heated air that passes through the laundry. The air is then circulated through an evaporator, which eliminates moisture and then leaves it in a tank inside the tumble dryer. This tank is then reheated and the process repeated and absorbs more water from your clothes with each run. The moisture is split into two components which are water and warm dry air. The water is collected in a tank which can be easily empty under the tumble dryer. The warm air is reused and again by the evaporator.
This method of drying is slower than other tumble dryers, however, it is more efficient than traditional methods. Ventilated dryers consume a lot of energy and even those which claim to use less energy could still leave you with an enormous electricity bill. Heat pump tumble dryers are also more environmentally green than traditional tumble dryers, which is a big deal in the world where climate change is a major issue.
When buying a new tumble-dryer, you have to consider many factors, including the cost, size, and energy efficiency. In the end it is the case that heat pump tumble dryers are the most eco-friendly and cost-effective to run and are followed by condenser dryers and vented tumble dryers.
A tumble dryer in your home can make life much easier and saves you the headache of hanging your clothes on the line for washing or wait for them to finish drying in the sun. It's also better for your health, as hanging out your clothes in the rain can lead to mould and mildew in your home, which is detrimental to respiratory ailments like asthma and allergies.
They're more suitable for your clothes
Tumble dryers have relied on hot, circulating air to dry clothes. This method worked but it was energy-intensive - especially if you were doing large or frequent loads. Fortunately, the advancements in laundry appliances means there's an efficient alternative available that is the tumble dryer that uses heat.
A heat pump tumble-dryer operates by using a closed loop. In contrast to condenser and vented tumble dryers that release the hot air they make use of to dry your clothes, a heat-pump tumble dryer makes use of the same air, making them an ideal alternative for those who aren't able to discharge their laundry.
Heat pump tumble dryers come with additional features that make them eco-friendly and more convenient to use. They're also typically more intelligent than most tumble dryers. If you have Wi-Fi in your home or you prefer Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant you can control the machine remotely using apps on your smartphone.
Anti-crease functions are becoming more popular. It keeps your clothes gently tumbling after your wash is done, which means that wrinkles don't set in as easily. Some models come with delay-start functions as well, which means you can get your laundry done at the time that you prefer. This is a great feature for taking advantage of solar power production during the daytime or ensuring that your laundry is finished at a time that is convenient for you (though you shouldn't use your dryer while out of the house because of the danger of fires).
Similar to other tumble dryers heat pump tumble dryers come with an energy efficiency rating that informs you how much energy it consumes per cycle. You can save money on expenses for energy by choosing one with a high energy efficiency. You might also want to look into a tumble dryer that is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Connected, so that you can monitor and control it through an app on your smartphone or by voice commands using your smart home assistant.
They're greener
The use of heat pump tumble dryers has become a popular option as the demand for eco-friendly appliances grows. They're more efficient than traditional tumble dryers and they're not as harmful to fabrics. This means they are more sustainable in the long term. Heat pump tumble dryers are a must for modern homes, particularly when you consider the energy savings.
While traditional tumble dryers have an exhaust vent that releases hot air from the drum, a heat-pump tumble dryer does not need to do this because it recycles the heated air. It has a compressor that heats refrigerant and warms the air, and then goes through an evaporator in order to remove moisture from it. The air is then reheated and used to dry your clothes.
The recycled air is a more environmentally friendly method of drying rather than expelling it out of your home. In fact, it's similar to the process your refrigerator uses to keep its contents chilled.
In terms of environmental impact, tumble dryers with heat pumps are among the most efficient models available on the market. They reduce their energy use to about 75% when compared with conventional tumble dryers by reusing hot air that is already inside the drum. This could help you save a lot of money on your electricity costs and help reduce your carbon footprint too.
They are also less abrasive for your laundry. They have a lower drying temperature, so your favourite jumper will not stretch or shrink out of shape.
The tumble dryers with a heat pump are more movable than vented models. They require an exhaust pipe to vent their hot air. This means that they can be moved between different rooms in your home or even into a garage or shed. The water that is extracted is stored in a simple-to-empty tank within the machine, which makes it a fantastic choice for households with limited space or those who aren't able to rely on weather to hang their laundry out on the line.
They are easy to move
If you think about it your old vented dryer is simple - a sheet metal box with four parts (the heater, motor timer, fan and motor). The tumble dryers that use heat pump have much more going on which means they also have a lot more complex parts and different sophisticated technologies to improve their energy efficiency.
They're heavy, but they also aren't as big as you might think, as they use compressed air instead of venting humid air, like the old tumble dryer. This makes them easy to move in the event that you need to reposition them or upgrade your laundry room.
Electric heat pump dryers are closed systems, which means that they don't need vent ducting and can be set up in smaller rooms than vented and condenser dryers. This makes them ideal for people living in apartments, who may not have the luxury of a dedicated laundry room. They do require a constant supply to cool air to perform their job. This makes them suitable for rooms with better ventilation than vented or condenser dryers.