The Best And Most Energy-Efficient Tumble Dryers To Buy

If you're looking for a tumble dryer that uses less energy and saves you time, this Samsung Series 5 Heat Pump Tumble Dryer is the one for you. Although the price tag is in the medium range, investing in a heat pump tumble dryer will pay off in the long run as it is a more cost-effective way of drying clothes, saving you money on your bills in the long run. The Samsung Series 5 is compatible with the Samsung SmartThings app, which gives you the ability to control the machine from absolutely anywhere and on any smart device. It is also one of the quietest on the list, at just 63dB, which means that this machine is great for small houses where you're likely to be able to hear the machine working away. You also won't have to worry about looking after your dryer, as the fluff filter will let you know when it needs to be cleaned.

Customer review: "This is very quiet and easy to use. It has many different drying cycles, so you can choose the appropriate one for your clothes. Clothes are warm when the cycle is complete, not hot, which makes it easier to handle them. There is an interior light too. Easy to clean the fluff from the filter and the heat pump, both of which are at the front of the machine."

Miele tumble dryers might be one of the more expensive options available, but each machine has been tested to the equivalent of 20 years of use. The Miele Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer offers you energy efficiency, a variety of settings and modern technology that is still easy to use and understand.
There are a couple of settings that you won't find on other machines, including anti-crease action, which helps reduce the ironing pile and FragranceDos, which lets you add a scent of your choice to laundry. 

Customer review: "I love this dryer the washing comes out really dry, I used to have a Bosch dryer by far this tumble dryer is better, easy to use, although the filter at the front needs to be hoovered otherwise it starts beeping with a code but apart from that perfect!"

Designed to make light work of your laundry tasks, this Hotpoint 9kg Tumble Dryer has a 9kg drum capacity, which makes it great for medium households with larger loads. As well as the heat pump technology, it has an innovative ActiveCare feature, fabrics are protected from wear and tear by up to 40 per cent. It works by adjusting the temperature and spin speed to make sure every item stays at its best for longer.

Customer review: "This is brilliant!! So many different programmes, different drying settings and very easy to use. First time I've had a heat pump tumble dryer and it is much more efficient and less costly to run."

This 7kg vented tumble dryer is excellent for small households and is a fantastic affordable option for those looking for something long-lasting and straightforward. The BEKO DTLCE70051W 7kg Condenser Tumble Dryer uses sensor programmes to automatically detect the moisture level in your clothes and stop the cycle when the right dryness level has been reached. It has 15 programmes, a handy LED dryness indicator light, and a child safety feature that is always convenient. One thing to keep in mind is that you will need an outlet through to an outside wall to vent outdoors.

Customer review: "Very easy to remove fluff from the filter and to empty the water container - and that was an eye-opener, the amount of water in your damp washing. I used to dry on radiator hangers, to think all that water was going into the atmosphere"

Tumble dryers are known for coming in a more universal size to fit nicely into kitchen designs (mainly around 60cm wide), but this Russell Hobbs machine offers a more compact version - perfect for small homes and student accommodation. Although small and mighty, it is will fit seamlessly almost anywhere, even on worktops. It is a vented dryer extracting the hot, moist air from the inside and directing it out the dryer through a vent hose to the outside of your home. Even though it is vented, it is still rated a C for energy efficiency, just be careful not to overfill, as you've only got 2.5kg of room.

Customer review: "Very good little tumble dryer, much bigger drum than I was expecting! Very quiet when it's running, very easy to use (just don't overload it!!) Comes with a vent hose that you can put out a window or door (whichever is convenient for you), dries clothes very well."

Integrated tumble dryers are designed to be incorporated into built-in kitchens, so look a little different to freestanding machines and often are hidden by a kitchen door. They are a little smaller and compact and can hold 7kg of laundry. This Beko integrated tumble dryer ticks a lot of boxes, as it has heat pump technology to save on your energy bills and a load of programmes to make your life a little easier, including clever sensors that work out the perfect drying time for your clothes.
You will need to get a professional fitter to fit your integrated tumble dryer, and many websites offer this as a service.

Customer review: "Really good integrated dryer. Suits a medium-sized family. Good value for money and I would highly recommend this dryer."

If you are looking for a high-performance tumble dryer for under £300, the Hotpoint H3 D81WB is an excellent choice. Considering its low price tag, it does come with some outstanding programmes and features such as easy iron, delicate and sports cycle, a handy temperature boost with a hygiene option to remove 99.9 per cent bacteria and a 20-minute, quick cycle if you are in a rush. This dryer is ideal for families with small children or allergy sufferers and is excellent value for money.

Customer review: "Excellent product at a reasonable price. Quiet in operation and not overly expensive to run, I also like the water container being high on the dryer rather than at the bottom. It does the job very well."

This Hoover H-Dry 300 BATDH7A1TCE boasts the impressive claim that it can save 40 per cent energy compared to using a standard condensing dryer. Additionally, the sensitive drying technology means your clothes are gently tumbled while warm currents of air stop them from sticking to the side of the drum (preserving the quality of your clothes). There are 16 different programmes to choose from and the machine features wi-fi connectivity so you can control it from your phone.

Customer review: "This machine integrated perfectly with our new fitted kitchen when the supplier was unable to provide a machine as ordered. Drying performance is better than we anticipated, the settings being more flexible than machines we've had in the past."