Compare the Best Tumble DryersJanuary 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 $2,089 and in total we found prices for 15 tumble dryers. A new tumbler costs on average $1,248 and 80% of tumble dryers are priced between $892 and $1,949. The most expensive tumbler that we found is the LG DLGX9001V at $2,089, and the cheapest is the Samsung DVE52M7750V at only $449.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Price Range

The highest average tumbler price out of all brands is LG tumble dryers with an average price of $1,385. LG tumble dryers range in price from $867 to $2,089.

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

Whirlpool tumble dryers range in price from $900 to $900, and the third highest average tumbler price out of all brands is Whirlpool tumble dryers with an average price of $900.

Tumbler Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 39 expert reviews and 19,848 user reviews for tumble dryers and used this data to calculate the average rating for each brand of tumble dryer. The top three tumble dryer brands are Beko, Bosch and AEG. Beko has an average rating of 89%, Bosch has an average rating of 87% and AEG has an average rating of 86%.

Biggest Tumble Dryer Retailers

We found 5 current offers for tumble dryers from eBay making it the biggest tumble dryer retailer. That is significantly bigger than the second biggest retailer, A J Madison for whom we found 4 current offers for tumble dryers. The third biggest retailer is Overstock with 2 current tumble dryer offers.

When Are Most New Laundry Dryers Released?

The most common period for new tumble dryers to be released in is between April and May. If you want the latest tumbler features you may want to consider waiting until April 2021. Alternatively you might be able to buy one of the current tumble dryers cheaper in April once the latest models have been released. In May 2020, 33 new tumble dryers were released making it the biggest month that year for new tumble dryer releases. In 2019 most new tumble dryers were released in April, with 55 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 Tumbler Prices Drop After Release?

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

If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of $73 on a typical $1,248 new tumble dryer by waiting 6 months before buying.

Drum Capacities

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

Comparing all laundry dryers, the drum capacities range from 2.5kg to 20kg. The drum capacities of the majority of laundry 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 tumble dryer. The LG DLEX9000V, which is on sale for $1,259.00, 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.

We found 541 tumble dryers that are heat pump laundry dryers, which makes heat pump the most popular drying system amongst new tumble dryers. Condenser is the second most common drying system amongst new laundry dryers. We found 487 laundry dryers that are condenser laundry dryers.

Noise Levels

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

The noise levels of tumble dryers range from 40dB to 79dB. The noise levels of most tumble dryers range from 64dB to 68dB. The tumble dryer with the loudest noise level is the Whirlpool 3LWED4705FW, which is a 70dB noise level tumble dryer and can be purchased for $899.95. The LG DLEX9000V, which sells for $1,259.00, has the quietest noise level and is a 40dB noise level tumbler.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Laundry Dryers?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying tumble dryers. For each retailer it shows the total number of tumble 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 eBay. 4 of their tumble dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Laundry Dryers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for laundry 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.