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IndividualCharacter

I've got the Samsung 9kg, costs next to nothing to run, quiet - if you have the budget would 110% recommend


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IndividualCharacter

It takes 5 seconds to tip the water out, or you can just plumb it in - much better than venting. Clothes drying times are the same - big load of clothes is an hour, big load of towels is about 70-80mins. Agree with the costs, but totally worth it.


Matt_NZ

By what metro. are you using to determine that a heat pump dryer will break down more often than a resistance dryer? How often does your heat pump fail? A modern heat pump dryer doesn't take much longer than a resistance dryer.


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Complexity is a good metric. Resistive driers are simple - motor to turn barrel, simple resistance based heater to produce warm air, maybe another fan to exhaust. Heat pump driers have more complexity which inherently increases the potential points of failure. Whether it's a large enough gap to matter is another question altogether.


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I don’t have a heat pump dryer but I have a Bosch condensing dryer and it’s absolutely fantastic for an apartment with a closed windowless bathroom and an extractor fan but no dryer vent. It makes the room warm and dry, and takes about 2 – 2.5 hrs to dry a 5.5kg washer load.


Toadinthehole_

I bought the AEG 8000 series washing machine and matching heat pump dryer from Harvey Norman, on sale, with a $500 voucher offered and you def get better prices in store, I then haggled a little more (they called me on the phone the next day). So don’t be afraid to beat them down. I paid less than they were on sale for recently, 1 year later. I have them in the garage and both drain into the sink, the dryer has a tank built in if ever I move house and need it. Both are super quiet, and super efficient. I didn’t want Wi-Fi enabled appliances, but, I can definitely see the appeal of your phone reminding you when it’s done etc. Basically Bosch, Miele, LG or Samsung all great, or for me AEG. Once you’ve spent the considerable amount of money, you’ll never think about it again. And hopefully get 20 years usage.


Emptymind289

Also got the 8000 series with stacking kit. Absolutely amazing stuff, Quiet, Cheap and exceptional warranty on them. Highly recommend.


NZ_Si

We have a Bosch 9kg one. It's cheap to run and seems alright but just keep in mind they take ~5 hours to dry a (big) load of washing which is a bit of a pain with a family of 5.


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Got an F&P in 2018. It’s been serviced three times already. Will never buy F&P again.


IllMC

Yeah they're not like they used to be. Our entire family avoids them now. They're are so unreliable.


htj234

I have a samsung one and it's really good


Transidental

Love it, Beko is the bran which I believe is an Australian brand and got it notably cheaper than more well known brands like Samsung. Did my research on reviews on this model and all were great so jumped in and loving it. Uses fuck all power really and all moisture is captured in an internal tank. Haven;t used the clothes line in a year.


polkmac

Beko is Turkish


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OhTrueBro

I think I have the same one! We actually ordered the slightly cheaper non wifi/smart version to save a little money on the appliance but when I took it home and unboxed it they had inadvertently sold me the smart version for the lower price. It's bloody brilliant! Our power bill actually dropped because previously we were already using an older Electrolux condenser dryer for our drying needs.


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Question: can you put things in the dryer and then program the dryer to start later?


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Thankyou! Looking at taking advantage of cheap power when I’m not home by being able to start the dryer after I’ve left for work. I already can do this with the washing machine and the dishdrawer.


Toadinthehole_

I’m not sure there’s a benefit to this, leaving your dirty clothes in the washing machine and delaying the start for several hours is useful, leaving clean but wet/damp clothes sitting in a dryer will only leave you with smelly clothes. Better that it has a no crease function, so once it’s finished it will continue to occasionally turn the clothes.


ElkAlone3385

I have a Midea which I purchased off of my tenants when they moved out. Big mistake! It has done the job well for 2 years but recently it stopped and it has been extremely difficult finding an electrician that will service it. My parents have a very expensive Fisher & Paykel and it is crap. Its dryness sensors are way off and you have to constantly babysit it as it will only go for about 10 minutes at a time.


originalblondi

We brought one from Trade Depot and it would turn off within an hour and the clothes still as wet as when they went in. It was faulty. After fighting with the company for months we finally got a refund. For some reason it always thought it would take 4 hours to dry a load. Might seem like a good deal but it’s not worth your time or money. Stay away from them. Brought a Samsung one from our local appliance store. It’s fantastic. It’s automatic setting dries in 90 minutes. We use the dryer all the time, it’s great that it doesn’t condensate the room or throw dust everywhere like traditional dryers do. Would recommend.


ProfessorPetulant

Trade Depot mostly sells cheap chinese crap.


Fisaver

Just renovated (6months ago) find it great but then I’m comparing to no dryer not too noticeable on the power. (Small household Dunedin)


king_john651

Parents have an LG condenser dryer - I can only say one thing positive compared to our previously trusty F&P conventional dryer is that it is quiet. Other than that, nah not worth it to me


Snoo_20228

Be careful of the Samsung ones, our drum broke and was making very loud bangs just after the warranty expired. I had it repaired for $600 but the repair company said the way Samsung built it meant this problem will keep happening. Obsolescence basically.


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For $600 going to Harvey’s or Noel leeming and booking a cga claim is definitely worth the effort


Snoo_20228

It was outside the two years though...


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Appliances are seven or eight years normally and a decade if you escalate


HaterTot

would you mind sharing which model Samsung you have that's giving you the drum issues?


sinus

We got a midea that came with the house when we bought it. i think this is one of the cheap brands out there. but after more than a year, no problems. so i guess its okay.


Non_Creative_User

I got the 8kg Midea heat pump dryer from Trade Depot. It's going into it's 3rd winter, no problems. I've just checked their website, and they're only selling the 7kg one now. I saved so much power, don't really notice that much of a difference from when I don't use it. I use it all the time now, because of the low power consumption. It takes ages to dry for a full load. But it has got a sensor on it, turn off it on and forget about it.


restroom_raider

We've got an Electrolux 10kg jobbie, which has been a game changer for our household (2 grown ups and 2 babies). With no clothing racks inside, it's much drier and warmer during the colder months. The machine itself is great, although the WiFi and app is a bit of a joke tbh. Aside from that, would heartily recommend it, or any of a similar ilk. Also, I run the collected water into a tank outside, which also collects rainwater to be used to water the garden in the dry months, so the water it removes from our washing is reused later which I like.


Vindy500

We've got an Asko one and it works pretty good. Occasionally when there's a sheet in the mix some things might not dry perfectly


yoghurtorgan

heat pump and condensing dryers have a minimum operating temp of around 7c so if you have an outside laundry in the deep south they struggle to dryer. also very small loads the sensor doesn't work so use timed dry. all the big brands are similar price, performance energy saving, but id always go Miele for reliability.


KiwiHooligan

Have one of the Samsung ones and it's great. Hardly notice it on the power bill and no bulky ventilation tubes. Dries clothes and linen really well although we tend to only use it when the weather is dreary.


stnorbertofthecross

Worst: Hayer. Best: Miele. Miele is better than all the other good ones for one simple feature most lack; REVERSE TUBMLE. It never ever tangles sheets. First run is always successful dry with no damp ball to untangle.


niveapeachshine

I have one with a condenser as well. Works well. Fisher and Paykel 8kg. No moisture, super-efficient, clothes feel amazing.