Benefits of a heat pump dryer
Benefits of a heat pump dryer
A heat pump dryer is more expensive to purchase but offers many advantages. A heat pump dryer is energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, good for the lifespan of your laundry, and also runs quieter. See all the advantages of a heat pump dryer.
What is a heat pump dryer?
A heat pump dryer is an energy-efficient alternative to a traditional dryer that uses heat pump technology to dry laundry. Instead of a heating element, it recirculates the warm air inside the machine. This means a heat pump dryer uses less energy. This technology not only lowers your energy bill but is also gentler on clothes, extending their lifespan.
With their efficiency and gentle drying method, heat pump dryers are an excellent choice for modern, sustainable households.
Benefits of a heat pump dryer
- Energy-efficient : A heat pump dryer uses much less energy than traditional condenser dryers. This significantly reduces your energy bill.
The heat pump dryer with an A+++ energy label offers the highest savings (based on total energy costs over its lifetime). You'll save approximately 385 kWh per year.
This represents approximately 13 percent of the energy consumption of an average Belgian household, or €107 in annual energy savings! This can amount to €1,290 over the appliance's entire lifespan. (The average lifespan of a tumble dryer is 12 years, and electricity costs €0.28 per kWh.)
- Environmentally conscious: Their lower energy consumption contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions. AEG EcoLine dryers are our most energy-efficient dryers.
- Gentler on clothes : Your laundry stays beautiful longer by drying at low temperatures. This extends the life of garments and reduces shrinkage.
- High condensation efficiency class : Dryers with a higher condensation efficiency class convert more moisture from the clothes into water, which means less moisture is released into the room.
- Less noise pollution : Heat pump dryers generally operate more quietly. This makes them more pleasant to use indoors or at night.
- No Ventilation Requirements : Does not require external air extraction, allowing it to be placed almost anywhere in the home.
Disadvantages of a heat pump dryer
- Higher purchase costs : A heat pump dryer can be more expensive to purchase than a condenser dryer. In the long run, you'll actually save on your energy bill.
- Longer drying cycles : Laundry generally requires a longer drying time in a heat pump dryer. Drying at low temperatures extends the drying time but requires less energy.
- Requires a consistent ambient temperature : A heat pump dryer works best in a cool, dry environment. If the heat pump dryer is in an outbuilding or uninsulated garage and it's freezing outside, the dryer won't function optimally.
Difference between a heat pump dryer and a condenser dryer
Heat pump dryers use heat pump technology for energy-saving drying at low temperatures. Condenser dryers dry at higher temperatures using a heating element. Laundry dries faster, but this technology uses more energy and is harsher on your clothes.
Learn more about the difference between a heat pump dryer and a condenser dryer.
Is a heat pump dryer right for me?
Is it important to you that your dryer is energy-efficient and that your clothes stay looking good for a long time? Then a heat pump dryer is for you.
With so many new technologies and advanced options, choosing your new dryer can seem overwhelming. It doesn't have to be difficult. Our handy buying guide is ready with all the advice you need to find the ideal dryer that best suits your needs, with all the features you want. And you might even discover some new and interesting features.
