Rating of the best heat pump dryers

Heat pump dryers are considered to be the best dryers available today. Compared to conventional condensation dryers, they consume significantly less electrical energy. Also, advanced devices are able to provide more gentle drying, which makes it easier to care for items made from delicate fabrics. Let's present a rating of the best heat pump dryers. We will describe in detail the technical characteristics of each model. Let's figure out what advanced dryers can do.

Bosch WTH85201OE

An honorable first place in the TOP is occupied by a drying machine from the German manufacturer Bosch WTH85201OE. Users note the high build quality of the device, the ability not to connect the device to the sewer, a wide variety of drying programs, stylish design and user-friendly interface.

Thanks to the special AutoDry technology, the Bosch WTH85201OE machine can dry things to the desired degree, for example, “under the iron” or “in the closet”.

The heat pump ensures efficient drying of clothes along with minimal energy consumption. The dryer is equipped with special sensors that constantly monitor the temperature and humidity level in the working chamber. This allows you to protect your laundry from drying out and deforming.

The machine body is made using a special technology. Due to this, the dryer is more stable compared to other models. It also helps to achieve minimal vibration levels. Improved noise insulation ensures that the device operates very quietly, so you can start it even at night. Bosch WTH85201OE

Thanks to the SensitiveDrying system, the laundry is blown with warm air during the drying process, which comes to it from all sides. In addition, the clothes are slightly mixed thanks to the asymmetrical rocking of the drum. As a result, things do not wrinkle and remain soft and tender.

Detailed characteristics of Bosch WTH85201OE:

Drum capacity – up to 8 kg of wet laundry;
energy efficiency class – “A++” (annual energy consumption about 236 kWh);
12 drying modes;
delayed start option;
width 60 cm, height 84.2 cm, depth 60 cm.

The Bosch WTH85201OE machine is assigned drying class “B”. This means that it is capable of providing residual moisture in laundry from 11 to 20 percent. This condensation efficiency indicator is considered optimal.

The intelligence of the machine is programmed with modes for drying various types of things. You can put down items, outerwear and sportswear, shirts, towels, bedding, cotton, synthetic and mixed underwear in it. There is also a “Gentle Drying” algorithm for caring for “capricious” fabrics.

As for the available additional options, these are:

prevention of creasing;
internal lighting;
child lock.

The dryer has a special basket for woolen items. You can also put shoes with synthetic uppers here. The machine is equipped with a lint filter and a container for collecting condensate. The cost of a modern multifunctional model is about $660-670.

Electrolux EW8HR458B

A decent dryer from a Swedish manufacturer. Due to unique technology DelicateCare, Electrolux E.W.8HR458B is able to provide exceptional care for things. The system adjusts the drum rotation speed based on the type of fabric.

Another system - SmartSense calculates the residual humidity of each item loaded into the drum. This ensures uniform and precise drying of the laundry. Clothes are protected to the maximum from overheating and deformation.

Detailed characteristics of the dryer with heat pump Electrolux EW8HR458B:

maximum permissible load – 8 kg of wet laundry;
drying class – “B” (residual moisture of things 11% -20%);
number of drying programs – 12;
energy efficiency class – “A++”;
power – 900 W;
width, height and depth are 60, 85 and 66.2 cm, respectively;
noise level – up to 66 dB.

The user can control the intensity of drying things by selecting the state:

“under the iron”;
“very dry”;
"into the cupboard";
“in the closet plus”;
"extra drying"

The dryer is equipped with a convenient LED display, an inverter motor, and an indication of the drying status and fullness of the lint filter. The drum door is reversible, so users have the opportunity to change its position if necessary.

This model has received many positive reviews. Buyers note that the machine fully meets all expectations. After drying, the laundry is soft, fluffy, and does not become electrified. In addition, the dryer operates almost silently.

The model is equipped with a heat pump, which ensures minimal energy consumption - about 1.99 kW at full load in one cycle.

The Electrolux EW8HR458B car has the option of creasing prevention, delayed start and child protection. The dryer can be installed either permanently or under a countertop or in a column with a washing machine.

As for the software “stuffing”, the machine has 12 different drying modes. For example, “Care”, “Jeans”, “Synthetics”, “Wool”, “Pillows”, “Blankets”, “Bedding”, “Outerwear”, etc. The cost of a multifunctional model is about $750-760.

Weissgauff WD 599 DC Inverter Heat Pump

Third place in the TOP is occupied by a dryer produced under a German brand. Weissgauff W.D. 599 DC Inverter Heat Pump – a free-standing machine equipped with a heat pump and inverter engine. It has a large loading volume - up to 9 kg of wet laundry.

The Weissgauff WD 599 DC dryer has been awarded the highest energy efficiency class “A+++”.

Thanks to its reduced energy consumption, the Weishauf dryer will help you save on your energy bills. Machine power – 750 W. The heat pump provides more gentle drying, preserving the appearance of things and their quality. Therefore, even delicate fabrics can be dried in such units. Weissgauff WD 599 DC Inverter Heat Pump

Thanks to Heat Pump technology, the machine can be used in any apartment. Air circulation occurs precisely inside the dryer, so there is no need for an additional ventilation channel or the ability to ventilate the room. The device can be installed permanently or in a column.

General characteristics of Weissgauff WD 599 DC Inverter Heat Pump:

drum capacity – up to 9 kg;
drying class – “B”;
number of modes – 14;
noise level – 65 dB.

This dryer has the options “Hygiene”, “Silent mode”, “Delayed start”, “Child lock”, etc. The device is equipped with sensors for monitoring the humidity level in the working chamber. Internal lighting of the drum is provided.

Thanks to the variety of modes, almost all fabrics can be loaded into the dryer. There are programs for processing synthetics, wool and silk products, cotton, and mixed materials. The function “Cold drying” is provided.

The cost of a Weissgauff WD 599 DC dryer equipped with a heat pump is approximately $550. Users note that this machine is one of the best in terms of price/quality ratio. It dries clothes perfectly, preserving their properties and original appearance, while consuming a minimum of electricity.

Gorenje DA82IL

Gorenje DA82IL closes the TOP of the best dryers equipped with a heat pump.. This is one of the most budget models, costing $440-450, while not inferior in quality and performance to more expensive analogues. The spacious drum allows you to dry up to 8 kg of laundry at a time.

With the help of Gorenje DA82IL, users will be able to easily care for children's clothing, home textiles, shoes, jackets, and items made from delicate fabrics. Due to the dual-flow air supply system, things are processed as carefully as possible.

Condensate is drained into a special container. If desired, the machine can be connected to home communications directly. Then the water will immediately drain into the sewer.

General technical characteristics of Gorenje DA82IL:

permissible load – up to 8 kg of things;
drying class – “A” (residual moisture level of laundry not more than 10%);
energy efficiency class – “A++”;
number of drying programs – 14;
power – 800 W;
noise level – 65 dB.

This model can be installed separately or in a column, together with the washing machine. Among the special drying programs, the following modes can be distinguished:

"Refreshment";
"Mix in the closet";
“drying 30 (60 or 90) minutes”;
“under the iron”, etc.

The dryer is equipped with a convenient digital display. It displays the necessary information about the stages of the cycle. The possibility of reverse rotation of the drum is provided.

Judging by customer reviews, the machine dries things wonderfully and works very quietly. Users are pleased with the chic “software filling”, stylish and interesting design, as well as the reasonable cost of the equipment. Operating the device is simple and straightforward.

To ensure safe use, the Gorenje DA82IL dryer has a child lock and anti-accident function. The drum is illuminated from the inside, making it even more convenient to load and remove things from the machine. There is an option to prevent creasing and delayed start. The humidity level in the working chamber is monitored by special sensors.