Compare the Best Tumble DryersJuly 2018

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:

Condenser Tumble Dryers

These dryers work by taking the moisture from the damp clothes and storing it in a water trap, which must be emptied after every couple of cycles. These dryers have no need for hoses or vents to remove the moisture, and so are more suitable for smaller apartments, or places where setting up an outside vent would be troublesome. However the tradeoff is a need to empty the water trap frequently, otherwise you may find the dryer not working as effectively.

Vented Tumble Dryers

These tumble dryers work by separating the moisture from the damp clothes, then venting the damp air outside via a hose. The venting means that there is no need to empty water traps after every cycle, making it simpler to use. However the dryer may require specialist installation, especially if the vent needs to be placed through an exterior wall.

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

In total we found 31 tumble dryers ranging from $447 to $1,796. The average price of a new tumbler is $965 and the 80% of laundry dryer are priced between $608 and $1,334. The most expensive tumble dryer that we found is the LG DLEX9500K at $1,795, and the cheapest is the Gorenje D845B at only $447.

Tumbler Brands - Price Range

The highest average tumble dryer price out of all brands is LG laundry dryer with an average price of $1,189. LG laundry dryer range in price from $715 to $1,795.

Bosch tumble dryers range in price from $1,017 to $1,299, and the average price of Bosch tumble dryers is $1,122 which is the second highest average price of all tumble dryer brands.

Siemens tumble dryers start at $782 and their most expensive tumbler costs $1,396. The third highest average tumbler price out of all brands is Siemens tumble dryers with an average price of $1,064.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 22 expert reviews and 9,008 user reviews for tumble dryers from across the internet and used these reviews to determine the average rating for each brand of tumbler. The top rated tumble dryer brand is Beko with an average rating of 92%. The second best brand is White Knight with 92% and the third best brand is Indesit with 91%.

Biggest Tumble Dryer Retailers

The biggest tumbler retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 28 current tumbler offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Appliances Connection with 16 offers. That means eBay is much bigger than Appliances Connection when it comes to tumble dryers. A J Madison is the third biggest retailer with 5 current offers.

When Are Most New Laundry Dryer Released?

The most common period for new laundry dryer to be released in is between September and November. For the latest tumble dryer technology you may want to consider waiting until September 2018. Also the price of the current tumble dryers may drop off just before the latest models are released in September. Last year most new laundry dryer were released in November, with 56 new laundry dryer released that month. The biggest month in 2016 for new tumbler releases was September, with 165 new laundry dryer released that month. December was the biggest month in 2015 for new tumble dryers, with 105 new tumble dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Tumble Dryer Prices Drop After Release?

New tumble dryers drop in price by an average of 6% in the first 6 months after they wer first released. That means a saving of $60 on a typical $965 new tumble dryer if you wait 6 months before buying.

Drum Capacities

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

The drum capacities of tumble dryers range from 3kg to 20kg. The drum capacities of the majority of laundry dryer range from 8kg to 8.5kg. The Samsung DVE50M7450, which is on sale for $801.10, has the biggest drum capacity and is a 20kg capacity tumble dryer. The LG DLGX9001V, which currently retails for $1,300.00, has the smallest drum capacity and is a 3.6kg capacity tumble dryer.

Drying Systems

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

The most common drying system amongst new laundry dryer is heat pump. We found 290 laundry dryer that are heat pump laundry dryer. The second most common drying system amongst new tumble dryers is condenser. We found 289 tumble dryers that are condenser tumble dryers.

Noise Levels

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

Comparing all laundry dryer, the noise levels range from 40dB to 75dB. The noise levels of the majority of tumble dryers range from 65dB to 67dB. The tumbler with the loudest noise level is the AEG T7DB60470, which is a 66dB noise level tumble dryer and is priced at $683.61. The tumbler with the quietest noise level is the Samsung DVE52M7750, which is a 40dB noise level tumble dryer and is priced at $752.40.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Laundry Dryer?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying laundry dryer. For each retailer it shows the total number of laundry dryer where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying tumble 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 eBay. 27 of their tumble dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Laundry Dryer 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 tumble dryer prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's tumble dryer prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 96.4% of their tumbler prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.