How to choose a dryer

The dryer is designed to effectively dry washed laundry. With it, you don’t have to resort to using clotheslines, bars and other outdated mechanical devices. It will also significantly reduce the time for natural drying of your favorite or formal clothes, which need to be quickly brought into suitable shape.

Main types of drying machines

How to choose a dryer? There are 2 main designs of devices: a drying cabinet and a tumble dryer. Drying cabinets come in different sizes, with one or more chambers in which drying occurs under the influence of an ascending hot air flow.

The advantages include their performance and versatility - you can simultaneously dry a large number of different items, including shoes. Disadvantages - take up a lot of space.

Drum-type machines can be divided into double-action technology and simply drum dryers. The former are essentially washing machines with a clothes drying function, the latter are a specialized device. The advantages of a hybrid device are obvious - space saving. However, it can cost a pretty penny.

Drum dryers are divided into ventilating and condensing.The first ones work thanks to the work of the built-in fan, which provides a high intensity of evaporation of wet laundry, expelling them with the air flow outside. Moisture is removed into the ventilation system or outside the room.

In condensation models, a stream of hot air is supplied to the laundry, picks up excess moisture and discharges it in a special cooling chamber, releasing condensation. After this, it goes to the heating element, where the cycle begins again. The condensate is drained into the sewer.

What to look for when choosing a dryer

How to choose a clothes dryer? When purchasing, you need to pay attention to three main points:

• Power;
• Volume;
• Operating modes.

This type of household appliances can be classified as medium-power devices. As a rule, it lies in the range from 2 to 4 kW. It is necessary to choose a device that will not cause overloads when connected to your electrical network.

An alternative would be to organize a dedicated electrical line to the device with a suitable cable cross-section, which is powered by a separate machine.

Volume is a parameter more typical of drum types of dryers. As with washing machines, it is decisive. Depending on the amount of laundry you regularly wash, you need to choose a dryer. A related parameter is the maximum loading weight.

When choosing a suitable model, operating modes can play a big role. The following are examples of some of the modes in modern drum-type devices available in hardware stores:

• Modes according to the type of fabric (silk, wool, etc.) – gentle;
• Ventilation mode – to eliminate unpleasant odors;
• Easy ironing – clothes do not need to be ironed after drying.

Tips for choosing a dryer

When choosing a drying unit, first decide on the installation location. If you have a country house, enough space and financial resources, you can consider installing a cabinet.

If you don't have enough space or money, you should focus on drum models. At the same time, while planning to purchase washing equipment, it is advisable to solve these two problems within one body - a washing unit with a drying function.

Important! Pay attention to the connection requirements of the equipment - you may be required to organize a connection to the ventilation or sewage system.

Don't forget about energy efficiency. The more pluses the corresponding letter A, characterizing the class of equipment, has, the less you will have to pay on electricity bills. Class C or lower appliances may not be worth your consideration.