Drying wet laundry can be a chore as you have to lay it out on drying racks, make sure that the room temperature is adequate, and that there is suitable ventilation to avoid condensation. Manually drying washing also takes up large amounts of homely space and can be disruptive. This is why many homeowners opt to use tumble dryers as they are a quick, easy and space effective way of drying damp laundry ready for ironing. Village Domestic Supplies specialise in household appliances in Cheshire and have been one of the best local providers of tumble dryers in Sale for over two decades.

If like many of us you are sick of sheets dangling from bannisters and clothes horses obstructing your view of the TV then a tumble dryer could be the right purchase for you. If this is your first time buying a tumble dryer then you are bound to have some questions which is why we created this exclusive tumble dryer buying guide.

What Type Of Tumble Dryer?

There are three main types of tumble dryer. Vented models dispose of the moisture they exact from a load via a hose which is then fed outside. If you opt for a vented model then you will need to have it next to a wall or window. Condensor models will collect the moisture and condense it into a water collector which can then be emptied by hand without the need for a wall routed vent. Heat pump models use a continuous circulation of hot air to remove and deposit water. Instead of the hot air going to waste after condensing, it is reheated and then pumped back into the drum to start the cycle again. Heat pump tumble dryers are generally more energy efficient but tend to be more expensive. If you are looking for a tumble dryer in Sale and are not sure what model would be best for you, our friendly team will be glad to advise.

Check The Energy Rating  

Energy rating is a very important factor to be aware of when buying a tumble dryer in Sale. You need to know how much it will cost to run a tumble dryer in terms of energy which is becoming increasingly more expensive. Appliance efficiency levels are rated from A+++ - G and at Village Domestic Supplies we are one of the very few independent appliance stores to offer competitively priced efficient tumble dryers in Sale and the Southern Greater Manchester Area. The higher the energy efficiency rating, the higher the price but don’t let this put you off. If you bought a G grade tumble dryer for a reasonable price of £170, it may cost you £110 a year to run whereas an A graded dryer for £220 may only cost you £30 a year to run. By choosing the A grade tumble dryer you may pay a little more up front but it works out £20 cheaper to buy a higher efficiency model and run in in the first year compared to an inefficient model.   

What Is The Drum Capacity?

Choosing the right capacity for your household use is very important as this will have an impact on your dryer’s ability to function and the amount of energy it uses. An 8kg drum is the benchmark for a standard size family of perhaps four people but a household any larger should be looking at 9kg and above. Most modern tumble dryers have built-in dry sensor technology which means the machine can tell when a load is dry and will end the cycle once this is confirmed in order to save energy. If a small capacity drum is overloaded it will be harder for the load to dry and therefore the dryer will spend more energy and time spinning it.

Tumble Dryers In Sale From Village Domestic Supplies

At Village Domestic Supplies, we have a huge selection of heat pump, vented and condenser tumble dryers. We’ll also price match any product we stock if you see it priced lower elsewhere. Why not browse our tumble dryer selection online!