Compare the Best Tumble DryersFebruary 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.

Tumble Dryer Prices

Tumble dryers range in price from $296 to $3,999 and in total we found prices for 19 tumble dryers. A new tumble dryer costs on average $996 and 80% of tumble dryers are priced between $375 and $1,264. The Candy CSV9DF is the cheapest tumble dryer at only $297, and Bosch WTG86401 is the most expensive at $3,999.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Price Range

Bosch tumble dryers range in price from $870 to $3,999, and the highest average tumbler price out of all brands is Bosch tumble dryers with an average price of $1,943.

The second highest average tumbler price out of all brands is Siemens laundry dryers with an average price of $1,122. Siemens laundry dryers range in price from $958 to $1,207.

LG laundry dryers range in price from $319 to $1,679, and the third highest average tumbler price out of all brands is LG laundry dryers with an average price of $1,047.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 31 expert reviews and 18,019 user reviews for laundry dryers and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of tumble dryer. The top three tumbler brands are Bosch, Beko and AEG. Bosch has an average rating of 87%, Beko has an average rating of 86% and AEG has an average rating of 84%.

Biggest Tumble Dryer Retailers

We found 1 current offers for tumble dryers from eBay making it the biggest tumble dryer retailer.

When Are Most New Tumble Dryers Released?

The most common period for new tumble dryers to be released in is between November and January. That means that most of the latest tumbler technology was released in within the last 3 months, and now is good time to buy. Six new laundry dryers were released in January 2019 making it the biggest month that year for new tumble dryer releases. In April 2018, 47 new laundry dryers were released making it the biggest month that year for new tumble dryer releases. November was the biggest month in 2017 for new tumble dryers, with 58 new tumble dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Tumble Dryer Prices Drop After Release?

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

That means that on a typical tumble dryer costing $996 you could save on average $59 by waiting 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 2.5kg to 20kg. The drum capacities of the majority of laundry dryers range from 8kg to 8.5kg. The tumbler with the biggest drum capacity is the Samsung DVE52M7750V, which is a 20kg capacity tumble dryer and is priced at $449.00. The tumble dryer with the smallest drum capacity is the Bosch WTW85463, which is a 7kg capacity tumbler and is available at $869.58.

Drying Systems

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

We found 451 tumble dryers that are heat pump tumble dryers, which makes this the most popular drying system amongst new tumble dryers. We found 409 laundry dryers that are condenser tumble dryers, making this the second most popular drying system amongst new 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 laundry dryers range from 40dB to 75dB. The noise levels of most tumble dryers range from 65dB to 67dB. 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 Samsung DVE52M7750V, which is available at $449.00, has the quietest noise level and is a 40dB noise level tumble dryer.

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 eBay. 0 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 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.