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Hi folks,
Moved house and looking for new tumble dryer either vented or condensing as can use either in conservatory with brick external walls, although prefer vented. Confused as I read vented ones are more efficient but on checking the ‘A’ graded ones or better all seem to be condensing models. In fact the best vented one I recall was graded ‘B’ and most seem to be ‘C’ for efficiency. Grateful if somebody could explain apparent contradiction.
Incidentally, my old Zanussi vented machine is 25+ years old, has never had a part replaced and is still going strong but doubtless not as efficient or versatile as modern machines. Similarly, my Zanussi washing machine bought at the same time still works but the main bearing is beginning to sound a bit shrill. An electrician replaced one component after it was about 18 months old and I replaced the carbon brushes, belt drive and twice replaced the setting switch, the plastic engagement teeth of which tend to break over time. So I think this machine having done sterling duty for me and my family for so long is also coming up for replacement. I much doubt replacements will last as long though!Re: Tumble dryer effeciency
It depends on the requirement and, primarily, the installation which would be more efficient.
If the installation environment is subject to high or low temperatures outside the norm, about approx +10?C – +30?C then vented is the only option but, that isn’t to say that it will operate flawlessly, condition dependent. 10-20{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of that it’s dubious whether a heat pump or condenser dryer will operate correctly or efficiently, very much depends on the machine. It is all down to physics though, largely nothing to do with the actual appliance in large part.
So, first thing to consider is the temperature variance in your conservatory but, I wouldn’t recommend installing many appliances in that environment, too warm in summer, too cold in winter in the UK and most of Northern Europe/USA/Canada unless the ambient is stabilised by HVAC.
The more efficient that the machines get, the more twitchy that they become when the conditions are out of normal operating ranges.
The A/B/C ratings are a guide, not delivered on tablets of stone and are highly dependent on the conditions being correct as well as the use. 😉
K.
Re: Tumble dryer effeciency
Thank you Kwatt for prompt and helpful reply. I can only conveniently site in conservatory together with a washing machine so will go with ‘vented’. However, in view of your comments will ensure conservatory is vented in summer and small radiator installed for deep winter use to try to keep temperatures within the parameters you gave to provide best environment for machines.
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