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Spin Doctor: 5 Best Heat Pump Dryers For Big Families

June 26, 2024 - 4 min read

Are you a large household? Life on the laundry treadmill can feel like Groundhog Day. The sports kits, the school uniforms, the work shirts… don’t even get us started on those endless towels (and the whopping energy bills that come with them!). Step up heat pump dryers, the new whiz kid in the laundry. A boon for bigger broods, these star appliances use super-efficient heat exchanger technology to deliver big savings for the planet, your bank balance, and the lifespan of your clothes. Best of all, with no need for ventilation, heat pump dryers can be installed anywhere (even under the staircase!).

Let’s find the best family-friendly heat pump dryers for your needs:

#1: Miele 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

Best For: Energy efficiency and reliability

Why you want it: The higher the energy rating of your dryer, the more it will offset the frequent usage that is the lot of larger families. This Miele model ranks top of the class with a perfect 10-star energy score. Plus, the FragrantDos feature will envelop your laundry in your favourite aromas while drying (enjoy that luxury hotel vibe of scented bed linen in your own home!).

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#2: Asko 10kg Logic Heat Pump Dryer

Best For: Handling big loads with style

Why you want it: With a plus-size 10kg capacity and impressive 9-star energy rating, you’ll be saying hello to fewer cycles and lower energy bills. Choose from specialised programs for everything from tricky delicates to hardy jeans with thick seams. All this heavy-duty performance comes wrapped in a sleek, slimline design to smarten up any laundry.

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#3 Samsung 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

Best For: Saving you time and effort

Why you want it: Want to sideline that iron? Wrinkle Prevent will turn the drum intermittently, without heat, after your clothes are dry to prevent creases forming on resting fabrics. No time to waste? Quick Dry can have small loads ready to wear again in just 35 minutes; while Air Wash can refresh all your go-to garments between washes.

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"Heat pump dryers use super-efficient heat exchanger technology to deliver big savings for the planet, your bank balance, and the lifespan of your clothes."

#4: Haier 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

Best For: Making your clothes last longer

Why you want it: Want to get more life out of those hand-me-downs? This statement laundry appliance, in on-trend black, is both beautiful and functional. Armed with Sensor Dry technology to automatically tweak the temperature and humidity for a gentler dry, your clothes will come out softer, with colours that stay brighter for longer.

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#5: LG WashTower™ 17kg-10kg Combo Washer-Dryer

Best For: Taking control of laundry day

Why you want it: Become a total laundry boss with this all-in-one integrated washing-and-drying solution that comes with every bell and whistle that a hectic household could ever need. Streamline your laundry operations by running fewer cycles in the generous 17kg capacity washer, while you dry an earlier load separately in the 10kg capacity heat pump dryer. With built-in Wi-Fi, you can remote start cycles and monitor energy consumption via your smartphone. Oh, and did we mention that the dryer has 10 energy stars, so it’s ultra-kind on your wallet and the environment, too!

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Did you know heat pump dryers are the least expensive way to tumble-dry your clothes, towels and bed linens? Find out more about these breakout stars of the laundry in our buyer’s guide to heat pump dryers. Then visit us online or in store to browse our big range at the best prices.