Compare the Best Tumble DryersJanuary 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

We currently list 20 laundry dryers ranging from $339 to $3,999. The average price of a new tumble dryer is $1,039 and the 80% of tumble dryers are priced between $400 and $1,679. The most expensive tumbler that we found is the Bosch WTG86401 at $3,999, and the cheapest is the LG DLE1501W at only $339.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Price Range

The average price of Bosch laundry dryers is $2,261 which is the highest average price of all tumbler brands. Bosch laundry dryers range in price from $1,037 to $3,999.

LG laundry dryers range in price from $339 to $1,679, and the second highest average tumble dryer price out of all brands is LG laundry dryers with an average price of $1,076.

Siemens tumble dryers range in price from $543 to $1,120, and the average price of Siemens tumble dryers is $886 which is the third highest average price of all tumbler brands.

Tumble Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have analysed 31 expert reviews and 18,021 user reviews for tumble dryers and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of tumbler. The top rated tumbler brand is Bosch with an average rating of 87%. The second best brand is Beko with 86% and the third best brand is AEG with 84%.

Biggest Tumbler Retailers

The biggest tumble dryer retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 4 current tumble dryer offers from eBay.

When Are Most New Tumble Dryers Released?

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

That means that on a typical tumbler costing $1,039 you could save on average $61 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 tumble dryers range from 8kg to 8.5kg. The tumbler with the biggest drum capacity is the Samsung DVE52M7750W, which is a 20kg capacity tumbler and is on sale for $449.00. The LG DLGX9001V, which is priced at $1,199.95, has the smallest drum capacity and is a 3.6kg capacity tumbler.

Drying Systems

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

Amongst new tumble dryers, the most popular drying system is heat pump. We found 447 tumble dryers that are heat pump laundry dryers. The second most popular drying system amongst new laundry dryers is condenser. We found 409 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).

Comparing all laundry dryers, the noise levels 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 currently retails for $899.95. The tumble dryer with the quietest noise level is the Samsung DVE52M7750W, which is a 40dB noise level tumbler and sells for $449.00.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Laundry 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. 3 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 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.