For Smaller Households
Features to look for: A smaller drum capacity, a high energy efficiency rating for
lower bills, speed drying for those times you need a quick turnaround of your
favourite frock, and for luxury lovers, a fragrance feature to perfume your laundry
while drying.
Best in show: Miele
7kg Heat Pump Dryer
Why: Its 9-star energy rating and economical 7kg capacity. The EcoSpeed option
promises shorter running times, even with full loads. The FragranceDos system will
scent your clothes with your favourite fragrance for a fresher finish.
For Making Clothes Last Longer
Features to look for: Sensor Dry (auto-sense) technology allows your dryer to adjust
temperature and humidity for a gentler dry, so clothes come out softer and colours
stay brighter for longer. A drying rack will protect heavy or delicate items such as
shoes, hats and soft toys from tumble trauma. Anti-crease (or Wrinkle Prevent)
reduces wear and tear on your garments caused by frequent ironing. Low heat settings
cut down on the risk of fabric shrinkage.
Best in show: Samsung
8kg Heat Pump Dryer
Why: Clothes horses and techies will love Samsung’s AI Dry system with 8
sensors to calibrate the ideal dry time and temperatures for your load (you can also
personalise your preferred settings with its AI control feature, or pair your dryer
with a Samsung
washer for integrated laundry efficiencies). With 15 program options,
there’s a cycle for almost every garment. The Self Tub Dry cycle spares you
the fuss of cleaning the drum, and Air Wash lets you refresh outfits to delay
washes.
