Guide to tumble dryers: it's not just your clothes that will be warm in your heart

Don't want to wait hours for your clothes to dry? If you'd rather see your clothes in the wardrobe than on the clothesline, then a tumble dryer is for you. Below are the criteria to consider when buying a tumble dryer.

Volume: even tumble dryers have their limits

One of the key criteria to consider is the volume of the tumble dryer; the load capacity. As a general rule, the load capacity of the tumble dryer should be greater than that of your washing machine. The reason is quite simple: wet clothes are much heavier than dry ones. Overloading the tumble dryer not only reduces drying efficiency, but also risks damaging the appliance.

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Environmental impact: no more guilty conscience for eco-friendly consumers

If your concern for the environment has put you off buying a tumble dryer until now, the new appliances on the market will give you peace of mind. It's been a while since modern tumble dryers were excessively "energy-hungry" and therefore the cause of considerable electricity bills. As a general rule, energy efficiency classes range from D (inefficient) to A+++ (efficient). Since 2015, however, Switzerland has only been selling tumble dryers in energy efficiency class A+ and above. This efficiency class is only achieved by tumble dryers equipped with a heat pump. This technology allows warm air to pass through the dryer drum. The moisture in the fabric is absorbed by the hot air and then condenses in the heat pump. Compared to older models (condensation tumble dryers), there is almost no heat loss and energy consumption is significantly reduced.

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Noise level: no problems with neighbours

The appliance's noise level is especially important to consider when the tumble dryer is installed in a flat. Most modern appliances generate a noise level of around 65 decibels (dB). This corresponds roughly to the loudness of a group conversation.

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Special functions: a fragrance to suit your mood

Who hasn't experienced this little hassle: the laundry comes out of the machine with a sweet spring scent. But this literally evaporates once the clothes are out of the dryer. That's why there are appliances with built-in fragrance bottles that ensure that your clothes retain their freshness once they're dry. Your laundry will sport your favourite scents thanks to a choice of different fragrances.

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