Compare the Best Tumble DryersAugust 2020

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.

Tumbler Prices

The price range of laundry dryers is from $298 to $1,679 and in total we found prices for 19 laundry dryers. The average price of a new tumble dryer is $945 and the 80% of tumble dryers are priced between $449 and $1,291. The Candy CSV9DF is the cheapest tumbler at only $299, and LG DLGX9001W is the most expensive at $1,679.

Tumbler Brands - Price Range

Bosch tumble dryers start at $1,032 and their most expensive tumbler costs $1,422. The highest average tumbler price out of all brands is Bosch tumble dryers with an average price of $1,216.

LG laundry dryers range in price from $867 to $1,679, and the average price of LG laundry dryers is $1,157 which is the second highest average price of all tumbler brands.

Asko laundry dryers range in price from $728 to $1,120, and the third highest average tumble dryer price out of all brands is Asko laundry dryers with an average price of $981.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have analysed 31 expert reviews and 18,848 user reviews for laundry dryers and used this data to determine the average rating for each brand of tumbler. Bosch is the top rated tumbler brand with an average rating of 87%. Beko is the second best brand with 86% and Candy is the third best brand with 84%.

Biggest Tumbler Retailers

We found 5 current offers for laundry dryers from eBay making it the biggest tumble dryer retailer.

When Are Most New Laundry Dryers Released?

The most common period for new tumble dryers to be released in is between November and January. For the latest tumble dryer technology you may be best waiting until November 2020. Also the price of the current laundry dryers may drop off just before the latest models are released in November. 19 new tumble dryers were released in January 2019 making it the biggest month that year for new tumbler releases. April was the biggest month in 2018 for new tumble dryers, with 46 new tumble dryers released that month. The biggest month in 2017 for new tumbler releases was November, with 58 new laundry dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Tumbler Prices Drop After Release?

In the first 6 months after release, laundry dryers drop in price by 6% on average.

That means a saving of $59 on a typical $945 new tumble dryer if you wait 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 7.5kg to 8.5kg. The tumble dryer with the biggest drum capacity is the Samsung DVE52M7750VA3, which is a 20kg capacity tumbler and is priced at $449.00. The Bosch WTG86402UC, which is on sale for $1,422.40, has the smallest drum capacity and is an 8kg 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 popular drying system amongst new laundry dryers is heat pump. We found 466 laundry dryers that are heat pump laundry dryers. We found 428 tumble dryers that are condenser tumble dryers, making condenser the second most common 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).

The noise levels of laundry dryers range from 40dB to 82dB. The noise levels of the majority of tumble dryers range from 65dB to 67dB. The Whirlpool 3LWED4705FW, which is priced at $899.95, has the loudest noise level and is a 70dB noise level tumble dryer. The Samsung DVE52M7750VA3, which currently retails for $449.00, 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 tumbler 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 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.