Wear It Well: The Best Heat Pump Dryers For Fashion Lovers

Deserving of a front-row seat at Fashion Week, the latest heat pump dryers are as essential to a fashionista as a little black dress or a classic white shirt. From their low-temperature settings for delicate items, to special features like drying racks, cushioned drums and fabric-specific cycles, it’s easy to see why these new models are the lords of the laundry. Want a dryer that loves your clothes as much as you do? Here are our top picks.

Fisher & Paykel 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

Have those staple pieces that are too precious to tumble? Many heat pump dryers feature a handy drying rack that helps you easily dry specific items like sneakers, sweaters and other delicates. The rack simply fits into the dryer, leaving room for air to circulate. When the drum spins in your dryer, the rack stays still. Drying your cherished items has never been easier!

Best for: Anyone who likes a streamlined, curated laundry. Pairing your laundry appliances is très chic, and this one is designed to match any Fisher & Paykel front load washing machine.Bonus feature: WiFi compatibility means you can turn the dryer on while you’re at work or weekend drinks, and arrive home to a job well done.

Haier 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

Text Oozing sophistication in on-trend matte black, this smooth operator has 14 specialised cycles, covering everything from heavy denim to quick-dry shirts. Even your winter woollies are shrink-safe thanks to a Woolmark-certified cycle. A steam Refresh setting is perfect for breathing new life into off-season outfits out of storage. Its niftiest accessory? A drying rack for shoes and delicates.

Best for: All-round care for everything from silks to shoes. Large households and regular dryer users will also love the impressive 8-star energy rating. Smaller energy bills means more in the kitty for shoes!

Bonus feature: When all your work shirts are wet, Hybrid Boost Technology with Speed Up option saves the day by drying fast at a hotter temperature.

Asko 10kg Logic Heat Pump Dryer

Asko’s unique Butterfly Drying system uses a gentle figure-8 motion to move your clothes through the circulating air, tangle-free. A brushless motor means it’s whisper-quiet, even when you’ve piled nine outfits into its huge 10kg drum. SensiDry takes the guesswork out of settings by measuring moisture levels for a perfect dry every time. And it even has a wool and silk program that finishes just before the items are completely dry – a quick air-dry will finish them off without shrinkage or overdrying.

Best for: Anyone who appreciates all the bells and whistles. This one has plenty, with 14 drying programs, anti-crease, start delay and airing settings. Recoup high upfront costs in energy bill savings thanks to a savvy 9-star energy rating.

Bonus feature: Switch between full, partial or small load settings – super handy for “But my good jeans are still in the wash!” fashion emergencies.

Miele 7kg Heat Pump Dryer

It’s all about the honeycomb drum. The sculptured surface creates air pockets between your clothes and the dryer wall to cushion and gently dry. An Anti-crease function is handy when you can’t unload items immediately – this setting intermittently tumbles clothes (minus heat) to keep them loose and less wrinkled.

Best for: Smaller households – the 7kg capacity is the perfect size. Apartment dwellers will delight in the space-saving, slimline design, and the fact that – like all heat pump dryers – it will not release moisture into the air, which means it requires no ventilation. Pre-ironing settings are for anyone keen on fewer creases (and less laundry time).

Bonus feature: For a touch of luxe, Miele heat pump dryers come with a FragranceDos system for perfectly perfumed laundry.

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"WiFi compatibility means you can turn the dryer on while you’re at work or weekend drinks, and arrive home to a job well done."

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Bosch 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

When the style stakes are high, you can count on this machine to deliver. It uses three sensor-controlled targets: Cupboard Dry for regular items, Cupboard Dry Plus for thicker garments and Iron Dry for items that need a little dampness for ironing or hanging up. A Super Quick 40-minute program is a go-to for busy households or back-to-back loads.

Best for: With a special Hygiene/Allergy Plus cycle and ECARF certification (awarded to allergy-friendly products), this is the one for anyone prone to sniffles or sensitive skin.

Bonus feature: An AntiVibration design that reduces noise, so as not to disturb your Project Runway marathon.

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