Heat Pump Tumble Dryers
The models that use heat pumps don't require a vent pipe because they store their water in a simple reservoir. They also use less heat, making them more gentle on your clothes and more eco-friendly.
A heat pump tumble dryer could cost more than a vented model. Is it worth the investment?
It's more efficient.
tumble dryers with heat pump are often thought of as a means to warm a building. However they are capable of more than just huffing and puffing to produce hot air. It also delivers AC and it turns out that heat pumps are extremely efficient when employed to wash laundry. This makes them a smart option for anyone concerned about tumble drying wearing away their clothes or living in an apartment that doesn't have space for outdoor drying.
The dryers of heat pumps reuse and recycle the air used to dry your clothes. The evaporator absorbs the moisture from your clothes, and the condensation is re-heated and collected in tanks. Tumble dryers with heat pumps are therefore much more energy efficient than condenser or vented models.
However, there is one drawback: because they use lower temperatures, your clothes may take a little longer to dry. It's worth the wait in order to reduce energy consumption and keep your clothes in good shape.
Another benefit of heat pump tumble dryers is that they don't require vent ducting and are therefore more flexible in terms of the location they can be placed than vented or condenser counterparts. While they still need an enclosure to store water condensation, which must be regularly emptied or a connection to a plumbing system if you plump them into your drains, these are not a huge issue for the energy savings they could deliver.
They are a great option for industrial laundry operations who require a top-quality washing service, while also being as energy efficient as they are. They can reduce energy use by up to 70% since they don't need to release hot air into the atmosphere. This could result in significant savings on your utility bills.
Although there is a cost for purchasing and installing a tumble dryer with a heat pump, the substantial energy savings it will bring can quickly offset the initial cost. It is important to keep your heat pump tumble dryer. Cleaning it often will help prevent the buildup of lint, which could reduce its effectiveness and pose an hazard to fire.
It's gentler on your clothes.
Tumble drying can cause damage to your clothes if the temperatures are too high. However heat pump tumble dryers use moisture extraction instead of direct heating to dry your clothes. This means your clothes are dried at a lower temperature, which is less harsh on your clothes and can prolong the life of your favourite jumpers and dresses. Because they use moisture extraction, they require the use of a water tank (also called reservoir) that you need to empty regularly, unless you have them fitted with. This isn't a big problem for most households because it is easy to take it out with regular household waste.
It's more sustainable
Tumble drying is a great choice if you have a limited space in your home for drying washing or you just prefer not to hang it up. Tumble dryers can harm clothes if used frequently and at higher temperatures. With a Beko heat pump tumble dryer you don't have to be concerned about the condition of your clothes because it uses a lower temperature and extraction of moisture to dry your load. Find out more about our Heat Pump tumble dryer range here.