There are three main types of tumble dryers: heat pump, condenser and vented. We’ve compared how much each of them costs to run, based on a typical 9kg tumble dryer. Vented (5.34 kWh) ...

Heat pump tumble dryers are often a couple of hundred pounds more expensive than vented or condenser dryers, but prices are coming down, and they are the cheapest type of tumble dryer to run. If ...

Like traditional condenser models, you’re not limited in placement by a vent or hose. Why are heat pump tumble dryers so energy efficient? Heat pump tumble dryers operate at a lower temperature ...

While cheap to buy and great at drying clothes quickly, none are Best Buys. That's because all condenser dryers use too much energy to earn our top recommendation. Not sure what type of dryer you need ...

Condenser tumble dryers are the middle ground between the basic vented models and the high-tech heat pump variety. They’re particularly appealing if you’re short on space or want flexibility ...