Heat Pump Tumble Dryers
Models of heat pump do not require a vent pipe since they store their water in a simple reservoir. They also use a lower temperature, which makes them less harsh on your clothes and more sustainable.
But a heat pump tumble dryer can cost more to buy than a vented dryer. Do you think it's worth the investment?
It's more energy efficient
A heat pump is often thought of as a method to heat a room, but this versatile device can do more than just puff and huff to generate hot air. It also can provide AC and it is discovered that heat pumps are incredibly energy efficient when employed to wash laundry. They are a great choice for those who are concerned about their clothes getting damaged due to tumble drying or living in an apartment in which outdoor drying is not possible.
The heat pump dryers reuse and recycle the air that is used to dry your clothes. The moisture in your clothes is captured by the evaporator, and this condensation is collected in a tank, where it's re-heated and returned to the drum. The tumble dryers that use heat pumps are, therefore, more energy efficient than condenser or vented models.
But there's a downside: because they are using lower temperatures, your clothing may take a bit longer to dry. It's worth the wait if you want to reduce energy consumption and keep your clothes in good condition.
The tumble dryers that use heat pumps are also more flexible than their condenser or vented counterparts because they don't require venting ducting. They do require a container to store water condensation, which is emptied regularly, or a connection to your plumbing system in order to dump them into your drains. However it's a small compromise compared to the energy savings.
For industrial laundry operations that need to provide a high level of washing service, while remaining as efficient as they can be, the heat pump tumble dryer offers a viable solution. Since they don't need to release hot air into the outdoor environment, they can to cut down on energy consumption by around 70%, which could save significant amounts of energy costs in the long term.
The initial cost of constructing and purchasing a tumble dryer with a heat pump will soon be offset by the energy savings. It is important to maintain your heat-pump tumble dryer . Cleaning it often will stop the buildup of lint which could reduce its efficiency and present an hazard to fire.
It's gentler on your clothes.
The process of drying clothes by tumble can cause damage to your clothes if temperatures are too high, but heat pump tumble dryers rely on moisture extraction instead of direct heating to dry your laundry. This lets your clothes be dried at lower temperatures, which is kinder on fabrics and can prolong the life of your favorite garments and jumpers. They also require an aquisition tank (also called reservoir) that you have to empty on a regular basis, unless they are plumbed. This isn't a big issue for the majority of households since you can easily empty it with the regular household waste.
It's more sustainable.
If you don't have enough space to hang your clothes to dry, or prefer not to, tumble drying is a great option. Tumble dryers can harm clothes if frequent use and are at higher temperatures. With a Beko heat pump tumble dryer, you won't have to worry about your clothes getting damaged as it uses a lower temperature and moisture extraction to dry your clothes. Learn more about the Heat Pump tumble dryers here.