I thought we had a thread on white goods. I couldn’t find despite searching a lot. Anyway, our 8 years’ John Lewis condenser tumble dryer is on its’ way out. Electronics have always been a problem with this machine. Most of the functions won’t work. The door catch and hinge pins are now broken; replacement parts are in the post. We thought it is worth risking £27 pounds than shelling out £800-£900. We realise we are on a borrowed time and likely to replace it soon. There are no windows unless we open the utility door, when the machine is running. We are indifferent between condenser and heat pump versions. - Is there a preference here please ? - Bosch, LG, Samsung, Miele are popular ones. Miele is as usual on the expensive side, although the users seem to report a grinding noise in their heat pump versions. Given the current energy prices, energy efficient machine is preferred. We would appreciate any recommendations.

We have the predecessor of this one: https://www.johnlewis.com/bosch-series-4-wtn83201gb-freestanding-condenser-tumble-dryer-8kg-load-b-energy-rating-white/p4981490 - it’s been going for about 6 years. Works wonders. I would never pay £900 for a tumble dryer… ymmv.

Don't buy hoover or Kenwood and also don't buy from Currys In march 2021 when we moved into our new house, we got a new hoover washer dryer, and a Kenwood fridge freezer. Both integrated. The fridge is rubbish, The washer makes constant beep noises the display is flashing. even with the 10yr warranty. They say we have to pay and book a repair, pay for labour, parts will be under warranty. The fridge Currys wouldn't replace in the 10 day period, they were shocking I should have pushed it further

We have a Bosch T/D thou not condensing, wife says it is excellent pos 10 yrso. Miele washing M/c and dishwasher= very pleased with both. Fridge freezer Hisense very happy with it.

@"LMSC"#p39373 I have the heat pump dryer from John Lewis, although, it's a rebadged AEG. The model was **John Lewis JLTDH23 8kg Heat Pump Condenser Dryer.** Now discontinued, it was an 8Kg inverter model. The closest AEG to it is this one. https://www.johnlewis.com/aeg-7000-tr838p4b-freestanding-heat-pump-tumble-dryer-8kg-load-white/p109398126?flixsrc=cmp Unfortunately they are considerably more now. There is apparently a used one on a site I've never heard of? massively cheap at £185!! https://www.bonitobargains.com/products/john-lewis-jltdh23-8kg-heat-pump-condenser-dryer-white The inverter heat pump driers are excellent and very energy efficient, they also don't damage clothes like normal tumble driers because they are much more gentle with the heat. On mine there is a hard to find setting for dryness which you need to turn up, to ensure clothes come out dry…it has a sensor. Can't recommend enough.

We've got a Bosch condensing T/D - only three years or so in. One part replaced under warranty. No quibbles, quick and efficient. Careful of heat pump T/Ds if you don't have a well insulated warm home.

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Ernie1

May not be helpful but drying clothes in a dryer significantly reduces the integrity/quality of clothes.

I appreciate air drying comes with challenges around ventilation but it’s also free (assuming you do it when the heating is already on in Winter and outside in Summer) and doesn’t damage garments.

Gagaryn

I’ve got a hotpoint condenser dryer. It’s a very basic model - single dial timer - think it cost £120. Other than two replacement belts it hasn’t missed a beat in the 20+ years I’ve had it.

SurreyAlan

If there’s any warmth we use a rotary clothesl line in the garden, when there isn’t they go on a clothes horse in the hall by a radiator, always dry in the morning.

DavecUK

Careful of heat pump T/Ds if you don’t have a well insulated warm home.

It’s not a problem, my home is between 9 and 14C, often I dry at night when it’s at the lower end. The utility room actually warms up slightly when it’s in use as well, because of course the system is doing work and some of that warms the environment. really think they are great, until mine breaks down of course…. 🤔

I don’t dry elsewhere in the house because of damp, don’t want to risk it.

PortafilterProcrastinator

DavecUK That’s interesting, we were warned of them by more than one outlet.

Oh well, maybe next time.

John_Yossarian

A heat-pump condenser tumble dryer is by far the most economical energy-wise. We bought the full range Miele (to replace the full set Zanussi), extractor, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, fridge and this tumble dryer:

https://donaghybros.co.uk/miele-ted265wp-freestanding-8kg-t1-heat-pump-tumble-dryer-white.html?msclkid=105ef2eba4241ba3996c96e76faba0b2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK-Search-DSA%20(10%25%20CoS)&utm_term=tier4&utm_content=UK-DSA-Products-t45

The quality and the economy are times better that our previous Zanussi one.

The washing machine had the motherboard replaced under warranty but since then it has been fine. Our electricity bill as well as water consumption dropped significantly.

It was an expensive investment and it took deliberation as Miele is not what it used to be 15 years ago with 10 year warranty. The claim is they have been stress tested for 20 years continuous use.

Miele have quite serious discounts around Black Friday and Christmas, something I missed.

Good luck with your next purchase.

LMSC

Thank you every one! It’s been a busy Sunday. Based on valuable inputs, it looks like heat pump tumble dryer is the way forward.

Will keep you guys posted.

I am unable to find the home, ….profile buttons at the bottom of the iPhone. Like and reply buttons are also missing.

🙏🏽

John_Yossarian

@LMSC I encountered the same problem even on my laptop. Neither Reply nor Like buttons are available.

DavecUK

There is a bugget at the moment, reply, quote and like are not working…plus some other things. I don’t know what the problem is. I have reported it though….I think it’s related to an upgrade done today.

John_Yossarian

DavecUK It is back, everything works 😀

LMSC

Thx for the update Dave. I thought something is wrong my iPhone! 😊

DavecUK

John_Yossarian It is back, everything works 😀

It is, but sadly, no everything doesn’t work as it should…fortunately most of the things are invisible to you guys, but some of my levers no longer work as they should. Hopefully will be fixed in the fullness of time.

John_Yossarian

DavecUK I hope it will get sorted out.

DavecUK

PortafilterProcrastinator If you had one in a garage or shed, then yes at about6C it won’t get got enough. In a homes utility room though, even if the house was unheated, that local environment would soon be warm enough for it to work.

I love mine…really good and with no fire worries or cloths damage…minimal creasing too.

LMSC

The current TD runs in the utility. It’s well lit and has a range of 10C - 13C in winter. The room is really warm when the dryer runs. The only challenge is a lack of ventilation as there are no windows. We open the utility door slightly to let some fresh air in when the TD runs.

John_Yossarian

LMSC A neighbour made a hole in the wall and installed extractor fan and solved the problem.

LMSC

John_Yossarian Thanks. That’s an option we are look into, given the lack of space for a window.

John_Yossarian

LMSC If you are going to move to heat pump tumble drier making a hole in the wall might not be necessary as we have got ours in the kitchen and never felt the need to ventilate the room.

LMSC

John_Yossarian That’s very useful. My family isn’t keen on breaking the wall for extractor fan. They think it will make the utility colder in winter and are ok to slightly open the utility door when the machine run.

I am waiting for parts to see if we can give it some life. Otherwise, heat pump is what we will get.

Will keep you posted. Thanks mate.

DavecUK

LMSC I am waiting for parts to see if we can give it some life. Otherwise, heat pump is what we will get.

My old tumble drier non condenser still works, but I would never go back to a non heat pump drier…

LMSC

DavecUK Just curious, if your old TD is still working, why did you buy another TD (heat pump)? Thx