Heat Pump Dryer Buying Guide

Alongside the washing machine, the clothes dryer is the workhorse of any laundry. It saves the day when there’s just no time to hang out a load ‒ and your sanity when a run of rainy days deadlocks your washing pile. But is your trusty appliance still up to the job? You might be missing some vital signs that it’s time for an upgrade.

To choose the right dryer for you, first learn more about Heat Pump Dryers >

What is a heat pump dryer? Only an energy-saving wizard and the rising star of the laundry! Kind on clothes and the planet (some score a perfect 10 in energy efficiency), they’re a lifeline for hectic households churning through endless laundry loads. With no need for ventilation, heat pump dryers can be installed anywhere, and many come armed with smart AI features to further lighten your load and power bill. No moisture means no more clammy laundry walls either. Let’s find the perfect heat pump dryer for your needs:

In the realm of home appliances, a dryer can be a life-saver and a life-changer, making laundry work easier and more efficient. But while clothes dryers are sophisticated laundry appliances, they require a little TLC to keep them running better, and for longer. Here’s how to ensure your dryer remains a well-oiled machine.

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Laundry appliances don’t live forever, but on the bright side, every 10 years or so you get to trade up to a model that is cheaper to run and gentler on the planet.

“Buying energy-efficient laundry appliances can dramatically reduce your energy bills,” confirms Rob Murray-Leach, Head of Policy at the Energy Efficiency Council, a not-for-profit association for businesses, universities, governments and NGOs.(1)

“Even if they cost more upfront, they are generally much higher quality and can save you thousands of dollars. For a washing machine with a 7kg capacity, the most efficient model could save you $2000 in energy over the life of your appliance, compared to the least efficient model.”

Laundry appliances are more than just the finishing touches to a renovation or new build – they are the key to creating a fully functioning work space. So when it comes to pulling together laundry design ideas for your new space, it makes sense to make your washer and dryer central to the design. After all, what’s a dream laundry without dream laundry appliances?

In recent years, the laundry has evolved from an interior design after-thought to a space to make a style statement. As one of the hardest working rooms in the home, functionality has always been key, but today the design aesthetic of the laundry gets just as much love (if not a little more) than the kitchen and bathroom. Looking to update yours? Here are six stunning looks to inspire your new design.

Cool, Calm and Coastal

Found within an historic bungalow home in Sydney’s Lower North Shore, this fresh new space designed by Annie Bowen of Annie Bowen Design is a masterclass in timeless style, with just a hint of the beloved Hamptons aesthetic. “The client wanted a functional space to contain a new washing machine and condenser dryer, a good amount of bench space and access to the window for ventilation,” explains Annie Bowen. With classic Shaker-style cabinetry, louvre windows and a eucalyptus green splashback, the end result is calm, practical and cohesive with the rest of the home. “Here, we kept the cabinets in the same white as we had used in the kitchen, then used a slightly deeper green handmade tile for the splashback,” she adds.

You’ve been saving pictures of your favourite laundry designs, laundry appliances, taps, tiles and basins, and now it’s time for the fun part – bringing it all together in your laundry renovation or new-build. Having a space that looks beautiful and is a joy to use is a given if you are focused on creating the ultimate designer laundry from the get-go. Follow our seven-step plan to create a laundry to love.