Heat Pump Tumble Dryers

Heat pump models do not require a vent pipe, as they store their water in a simple to empty reservoir. Heat pump models also use the lower setting, which is more gentle on clothes and is more environmentally friendly.

A tumble dryer with a heat pump may cost more than a vented model. Is it worth the cost?

It's more energy efficient

The majority of people think of as a means to heat a house. However, this versatile appliance is capable of much more than simply huffing and puffing to create hot air. It can also deliver AC and it turns out that heat pumps are highly efficient when used to run laundry. They are a great option for those who are worried about their clothes getting damaged by tumble drying or live in an apartment where outdoor drying is not possible.

The dryers of heat pumps reuse and recycle the air that is used to dry your clothes. The evaporator sifts out the moisture in your clothes and the resulting condensation is collected and re-heated in a tank. This means that tumble dryers with heat pumps use significantly less energy than condenser or vented models.

However, there's an issue: since they use lower temperatures your clothing might take a little longer to dry. It's worth the wait if you want to save energy and keep your fabrics in good condition.

Another advantage of tumble dryers with heat pumps is that they do not require vent ducting which makes them more flexible in positioning than condenser or heat pump tumble vented counterparts. They still require a tank to store water condensation, which must be emptied frequently or connected to your plumbing system if you want to flush them down your drains. However this is a minor sacrifice when compared to the energy savings.

For industrial laundry facilities that require a high level of washing service, while being as efficient as they can be, a heat pump tumble dryer is a viable option. As they do not need to release hot air to the outside environment, they can to reduce energy usage by around 70%, which could save substantial amounts of money on utility bills in the long run.

While there is a price to purchasing and installing the heat pump tumbler, the substantial energy savings it could bring will quickly pay for any initial investment. It is important to maintain your tumble dryer's heat pump, Heat pump tumble cleaning it regularly to prevent the accumulation of lint, which could affect its efficiency and pose the risk of fire.

It's gentler on your clothes.

The tumble dryers of the heat pump dry your laundry by moisture extraction and not direct heating. This means that your clothes are dried at a lower temperature which is more gentle on your fabric and can prolong the life of your favorite clothes and jumpers. They also require an aquisition tank (also known as reservoir), which you will need to empty regularly, unless they are plumbed. This isn't an issue for most households, as you can easily empty the tank using your regular household waste.

It's more sustainable

If you don't have enough space to hang your clothes dry, or prefer not to, tumble drying is a great alternative. However, tumble dryers can cause damage to fabric with frequent use and higher temperatures. With a Beko heat pump tumble dryer, you won't need to worry about your clothes getting damaged since it utilizes less heat and lower drying to dry your clothes. Find out more about our Heat Pump tumble heatpump dryer range here.