Compare the Best Tumble DryersApril 2021

Tumble dryers take damp, clean clothes and rotate them in a heated drum, removing the moisture from the clothes to dry them quickly and effectively. There are two main types of dryers - condenser and vented. Here are the main advantages and differences between them:

Sensor Drying

Some more advanced models of tumble dryer will have a moisture sensor installed. This sensor detects the dampness of the clothes, and automatically adjusts the cycle to give just enough time for the clothes to be completely dried. This saves both time and money, since the dryer will automatically stop once the clothes are dry.

Capacity

The capacity of the drum in your tumble dryer will determine how many clothes you can fit in a single cycle. Drum capacity is measured in Kg, with a single Kg being equivalent to a single outfit. Bigger dryers have bigger capacities, which may be necessary for families - single people and couples may find it far cheaper and more energy efficient to buy a smaller dryer.

Programs

Most models of tumble dryer contain several different programs for clothing of different material, as well as different temperatures and spin levels for more delicate pieces of clothing. While not all of these programs may be necessary, more programs is generally a good sign of a higher-end and more capable tumble dryer.

Many dryers also contain an anti-crease setting - this causes the the drum to rotate unheated at the end of cycles, in order to minimise wrinkling on laundry. This setting is extremely helpful if you plan on leaving laundry tumbling while you go out, or overnight. If left unmoved, your cleaned laundry will develop unsightly creases, as the clothing is all jumbled up and folded at strange angles from the spin drying. However periodically rotating the drum causes the laundry to shift anew, stopping creases developing.

Tumble Dryer Prices

The price range of tumble dryers is from $449 to $2,199 and in total we found prices for 15 tumble dryers. A new tumble dryer costs on average $1,251 and 80% of laundry dryers are priced between $867 and $2,089. The LG DLEX9500K is the most expensive tumble dryer that we found at $2,199, and the Samsung DVE52M7750V is the cheapest at only $449.

Tumbler Brands - Price Range

LG tumble dryers range in price from $867 to $2,199, and the average price of LG tumble dryers is $1,416 which is the highest average price of all tumbler brands.

Asko tumble dryers start at $1,095 and their most expensive tumble dryer costs $1,699. The average price of Asko tumble dryers is $1,348 which is the second highest average price of all tumble dryer brands.

Whirlpool laundry dryers start at $900 and their most expensive tumble dryer costs $900. The average price of Whirlpool laundry dryers is $900 which is the third highest average price of all tumble dryer brands.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 51 expert reviews and 24,447 user reviews for laundry dryers and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of tumbler. Beko is the top rated tumble dryer brand with an average rating of 89%. Bosch is the second best brand with 87% and AEG is the third best brand with 87%.

Biggest Tumbler Retailers

We found 6 current offers for tumble dryers from A J Madison making it the biggest tumble dryer retailer. That is slightly bigger than the second biggest retailer, eBay for whom we found 5 current offers for tumble dryers. The third biggest retailer is Overstock with 2 current tumble dryer offers.

When Are Most New Laundry Dryers Released?

Most new tumble dryers tend to be released between April and May. That means that most of the latest tumbler technology was released in within the last 3 months, and now is good time to buy. In May 2020, 33 new laundry dryers were released making it the biggest month that year for new tumbler releases. In 2019 most new tumble dryers were released in April, with 54 new tumble dryers released that month. Also the biggest month in 2018 for new tumble dryer releases was April, with 46 new laundry dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Tumble Dryer Prices Drop After Release?

On average tumble dryers drop in price by 6% in the first 6 months after release.

If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of $73 on a typical $1,251 new tumbler by waiting 6 months before buying.

Drum Capacities

The drum volume denotes the capacity of the dryer, measures in kilograms.

Comparing all tumble dryers, the drum capacities range from 2.5kg to 20kg. The drum capacities of most tumble dryers range from 8kg to 8.5kg. The Samsung DVE52M7750V, which is on sale for $449.00, has the biggest drum capacity and is a 20kg capacity tumbler. The tumbler with the smallest drum capacity is the LG DLEX9000V, which is a 3.6kg capacity tumble dryer and is available at $1,259.00.

Drying Systems

The drying system shows the technology used by the tumbler to dry clothes. Different systems have both positives and negatives.

Amongst new laundry dryers, the most frequently found drying system is heat pump. We found 559 laundry dryers that are heat pump laundry dryers. We found 496 tumble dryers that are condenser laundry dryers, making condenser the second most popular drying system amongst new tumble dryers.

Noise Levels

'Noise Level' denotes how much noise the dryer makes when it's running, measures in decibels (dB).

Across the range of tumble dryers, the noise levels range from 40dB to 79dB. The noise levels of the majority of tumble dryers range from 64dB to 68dB. The tumbler with the loudest noise level is the Whirlpool 3LWED4705FW, which is a 70dB noise level tumbler and is available at $899.95. The LG DLEX9000V, which currently retails for $1,259.00, has the quietest noise level and is a 40dB noise level tumbler.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Tumble Dryers?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying laundry dryers. For each retailer it shows the total number of laundry dryers where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying laundry dryers. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was A J Madison. 4 of their tumbler prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Tumble Dryers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for tumble dryers by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of tumbler prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's tumbler prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was A J Madison. 66.7% of their tumble dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.