Tumble Dryers

What are the key features to look out for?

Other than the type of tumble dryer, there are a number of features to keep your eye out for.
Energy Rating - Ratings will range from A - G after the new changes introduced. With energy costs increasing, it may be worth investing in a highly rated model. Tumble dryers with a rating of C or above will be the most efficient models currently for sale.
Drying Sensors - These models use sensors to work out how wet your washing is. This allows the machine to automatically stop when your clothes are dry.
Anti-Crease - This runs at a much lower spin speed at the end to prevent creases.
Delay Timer - Even more important with high energy costs, this allows you to set the time you want your tumble dryer to run, either at night or just time to finish when you get home from work.
Quick Dry - This fast cycle can dry a small load of clothes in as little as 15 minutes.

How much does a tumble dryer cost to run.

This can depend on the type of tumble dryer, as well as how often you use it and at which times of the day. As a rough estimate, an average 5kg load once a week will cost around £22 per year.


Tumble dryers are always increasing in popularity, especially with the unpredictable British weather! There are a number of types including condenser dryers with a removable tank, heat pump dryers which recycle hot air for increased efficiency and vented machines, which often need to be professionally installed if you want to vent excess moisture out through a wall. Here you can easily shop and compare the best tumble dryer clearance sales and offers from a number of online and high street retailers such as AO.com, Currys, Very and even Amazon and Ebay!