Heat Pump Tumble Dryers

Heat pump models do not require vent pipe, as they store their water in a simple to empty reservoir. The models with heat pumps also use an lower setting, which is more gentle on clothes and more environmentally friendly.

However, a tumbler with a heat pump dryer can cost more to buy than a vented one. Is it worth the investment?

It's more efficient.

The term "heat pump" is usually considered to be a means to warm up a building but this multi-functional appliance can do much more than just huff and puff to produce hot air. It also delivers AC, and it turns out that heat pumps are incredibly efficient when used to run laundry. They are a great option for those who worry about their clothes getting damaged due to tumble drying or living in an apartment where outdoor drying is not feasible.

A traditional vented tumbler releases the hot air that evaporates your clothes to the outside, tumble dryers with heat pump but a heat pump dryer uses the air to recycle and reuse itself. The evaporator sifts out the moisture in your clothes, and the condensation is collected and re-heated in a tank. This means that tumble dryers using heat pumps require much less energy than vented or condenser models.

However, there is one drawback: because they use lower temperatures your clothing might take a little longer to dry. However, it's worth the waiting for those looking to reduce their energy consumption and keep their clothes in good shape.

Heat pump tumble dryers are also more flexible than their vented or condenser counterparts since they do not require vent ducting. They do require a container for collecting water condensation that must be emptied on a regular basis or connect to your plumbing system if you want to flush them down your drains. However this is a minor compromise compared to the energy savings.

They are an excellent choice for industrial laundry facilities that need to offer a high-quality washing service while remaining as energy efficient as they can be. Because they do not have to release hot air into the outdoor environment, they are able to reduce energy usage by about 70%, which can save significant amounts of energy costs in the long term.

While there is a price for purchasing and installing the cheap heat pump tumble dryer pump tumbler however, the significant energy savings it will bring will quickly offset any initial investment. It's important to maintain your tumble dryer's heat pump, cleaning it regularly to prevent the build-up of lint, which could hinder its performance and create a fire risk.

It's gentler on your clothes

The tumble dryers that use a heat pump dry your laundry using moisture extraction and not direct heating. This lets your clothes be dried at a lower heat, which is kinder on the fabric and tumble dryers with heat pump can extend the life of your favorite garments and jumpers. Because they use the process of removing moisture, they require a water tank (also called reservoir) which you have to empty regularly unless they are installed. However, this isn't a major problem for most households because you can easily empty it using normal household waste.

It's more sustainable

If you don't have enough room to hang your clothes dry, or prefer not to hang them, tumble drying is a great alternative. However, tumble dryers can cause damage to clothing with frequent use and high temperatures. Beko heat pumps tumble Dryers with heat pump dryers are made to dry your clothes at a lower temperature, removing moisture. Find out more information about our Heat Pump tumble dryers heat dryer range here.