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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Condensers are good. I wouldn't worry about brand but instead look at the energy rating as they cost a lot to run
We had a creda for years and gave it some right hammer, easy to repair and maintain |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hey guys Im a domestic appliance engineer and I would suggest as much as condenser dryers are good when they go wrong there a big job to fix. I would recommend vented. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Condensers are good. I wouldn't worry about brand but instead look at the energy rating as they cost a lot to run
We had a creda for years and gave it some right hammer, easy to repair and maintain"
The one I am considering has a B rating, which is good for a dryer of any sort.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Hey guys Im a domestic appliance engineer and I would suggest as much as condenser dryers are good when they go wrong there a big job to fix. I would recommend vented. "
I haven't really got a handy hole is the problem. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was told a condenser dryer relies on contrasting external temperature to condense and work most effectively, ie, outside in a garage. For indoors, he recommended vented. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We've had our condenser dryer for years and it's looks and works like new and don't find it costs that much to run
Thanks. It will only be two loads a week.
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Only use ours in the winter time when it won't line dry |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I was told a condenser dryer relies on contrasting external temperature to condense and work most effectively, ie, outside in a garage. For indoors, he recommended vented."
Hmmm. No one at the shops said this.
Scratchy head emoticon.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"we have had no probs with our condensing dryer, had it for years.
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I have an indesit washer/condenser dryer combi. Brilliant kit. Never had any trouble and it never needs emptying as it drains into the same pipe as washer.....chuffing brill! IWDD7143.
7kg wash/5kg drying |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"we have had no probs with our condensing dryer, had it for years.
I have an indesit washer/condenser dryer combi. Brilliant kit. Never had any trouble and it never needs emptying as it drains into the same pipe as washer.....chuffing brill! IWDD7143.
7kg wash/5kg drying"
It may be a daft reason but I have two holes so I'm separating the functions.
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I have a condenser and its great. First condenser I have had and its a zanussi 7kg time control dryer. Super easy to empty the water and fluff filters are easy to get too. I think it was about £150 ish from appliancesonline.  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I have a condenser and its great. First condenser I have had and its a zanussi 7kg time control dryer. Super easy to empty the water and fluff filters are easy to get too. I think it was about £150 ish from appliancesonline. "
That's where I have been looking. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"we have had no probs with our condensing dryer, had it for years.
I have an indesit washer/condenser dryer combi. Brilliant kit. Never had any trouble and it never needs emptying as it drains into the same pipe as washer.....chuffing brill! IWDD7143.
7kg wash/5kg drying
It may be a daft reason but I have two holes so I'm separating the functions.
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Don't most women?  
(Sorry - thought I'd get that in before Chip! )
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Ive had mine 13 years its a condenser was a lot of money back then but ive never had no problems with it defo worth the money x  "
13 years no problem. We have a winner. I'm convinced now.
Thank you all. I'll make my purchases tomorrow.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"we have had no probs with our condensing dryer, had it for years.
I have an indesit washer/condenser dryer combi. Brilliant kit. Never had any trouble and it never needs emptying as it drains into the same pipe as washer.....chuffing brill! IWDD7143.
7kg wash/5kg drying
It may be a daft reason but I have two holes so I'm separating the functions.
Don't most women?
(Sorry - thought I'd get that in before Chip! )
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I like to separate the functions and keep them separate.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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they all seeded to work well so I guess I didn't do a bad job lol
most are made in easten Europe now check for instore brands they are made by the big companies under different names
and are cheaper lol |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I also helped design the indesit washer dryer , its Indisit , Ariston and Hotpoint all the same company "
I've chosen a Hotpoint washing machine and an Indesit dryer.
I did like the Bosch set but they are more expensive what appears to be not a lot more.
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I've always had a condenser drier as I've never had a space near a window or external wall for a vent. I've never had any problem with them and would recommend one.
Incidentally, someone told me you can use the condensed water to put in your steam iron as it doesn't fur it up like tap water. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I've always had a condenser drier as I've never had a space near a window or external wall for a vent. I've never had any problem with them and would recommend one.
Incidentally, someone told me you can use the condensed water to put in your steam iron as it doesn't fur it up like tap water. "
Will I still have to iron? 
I have a big heavy dry iron. I don't know what I will do when it dies as they don't seem to be available to buy anymore.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We've had our condenser dryer for years and it's looks and works like new and don't find it costs that much to run
Thanks. It will only be two loads a week.
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You need a dryer for two loads a week? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"We've had our condenser dryer for years and it's looks and works like new and don't find it costs that much to run
Thanks. It will only be two loads a week.
You need a dryer for two loads a week? "
In the winter my radiators are covered in clothes drying, thus preventing the radiating of heat to my home.
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By *horltzMan
over a year ago
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"I've always had a condenser drier as I've never had a space near a window or external wall for a vent. I've never had any problem with them and would recommend one.
Incidentally, someone told me you can use the condensed water to put in your steam iron as it doesn't fur it up like tap water.
Will I still have to iron?
You will need to do it even more whilst getting used to a steam iron. Worry not as you can do mine , and no don't worry no need to thank me
I have a big heavy dry iron. I don't know what I will do when it dies as they don't seem to be available to buy anymore.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've always had a condenser drier as I've never had a space near a window or external wall for a vent. I've never had any problem with them and would recommend one.
Incidentally, someone told me you can use the condensed water to put in your steam iron as it doesn't fur it up like tap water. "
I use the water from mine
For watering my plants with its condensed like rain water is.
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"I also helped design the indesit washer dryer , its Indisit , Ariston and Hotpoint all the same company
I've chosen a Hotpoint washing machine and an Indesit dryer.
I did like the Bosch set but they are more expensive what appears to be not a lot more.
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Got the bosch 8kg one from AO a few months ago, is really well built, very quiet and best of all tells you how long is left, as it adjusts time depending on load....lots of people on the web complained about the Hotpoint taking a long time.. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I also helped design the indesit washer dryer , its Indisit , Ariston and Hotpoint all the same company
I've chosen a Hotpoint washing machine and an Indesit dryer.
I did like the Bosch set but they are more expensive what appears to be not a lot more.
Got the bosch 8kg one from AO a few months ago, is really well built, very quiet and best of all tells you how long is left, as it adjusts time depending on load....lots of people on the web complained about the Hotpoint taking a long time.."
Now I am torn. I did like the Bosch, even if they use too many xs on the names.
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"Ive had mine 13 years its a condenser was a lot of money back then but ive never had no problems with it defo worth the money x
13 years no problem. We have a winner. I'm convinced now.
Thank you all. I'll make my purchases tomorrow.
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honest its gem n its in shed so in winter freezes if i dont empty its a bosch same as my washer large one they been threw 4 kids n still going good xx
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By *smCouple
over a year ago
Liskeard |
Hi to throw a spanner into the works, instead of a condenser tumble dryer, have you thought of getting a dehumidifier instead? For just two loads a week, it may work out cheaper to buy and run and keep the damp down in your flat.
I use mine near an airier with the door closed and clothes dry in a few hours and take the moisture out of the air.
Just a thought .. |
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"In the winter my radiators are covered in clothes drying, thus preventing the radiating of heat to my home.
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Unless you have your windows open, you will be creating a damp atmosphere as the moisture has to go somewhere  |
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"I spent £465 on a Bosch 8 yrs ago and it's still going strong. Only spent £45 on it to have a new switch type thing replaced (I don't do electrics), so I consider it to be a good investment  "
mines never let me down and i used terry towleing nappys x |
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I have a condenser and had it for 12 years from the in laws who had it for about 5. Never had a single problem and still runs well plus for an olden doesn't use as much energy as I would have thought.
Like innocence undone mine is a zanussi |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Thank you all. I ended up with a Zanussi.
I have used it three times now (I had a backlog of washing) and it's great. I am no longer festooned in drying laundry and the sheets I took off the bed just went straight back on. Best of all, so far no ironing has resulted from the washing.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm about to buy my first ever tumble dryer. As I'm upstairs I am planning to get a condenser dryer.
What are your experiences of condenser dryers? Should I spend the money?
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We have a Bosch condenser drier. Very good. Not cheap, but much better than previous ones. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"we have had no probs with our condensing dryer, had it for years.
I have an indesit washer/condenser dryer combi. Brilliant kit. Never had any trouble and it never needs emptying as it drains into the same pipe as washer.....chuffing brill! IWDD7143.
7kg wash/5kg drying"
Either washer/driers have improved dramatically, or you are easily pleased. Never known anyone to say they liked them. General opinion being that they are very inefficient, as they take an age to complete the process. |
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By *plpxp2Couple
over a year ago
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Had vented and condenser over the years, have to say condensers are very good. Our Zanussi lasted for years and only went to a new home when we had the kitchen fitted (it is still going strong with it's new owner).
Now have a Bosch with a condenser and heat pump, even better and far cheaper to run per load. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm about to buy my first ever tumble dryer. As I'm upstairs I am planning to get a condenser dryer.
What are your experiences of condenser dryers? Should I spend the money?
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I couldnt cope with all our washing without mine |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Buy cheap buy twice. ...just my opinion ..."
My recent experiences of buying non-cheap have been exactly the same, unfortunately, - at least as far as whiteware is concerned! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"On the plus side I found a condenser doesn't dry the clothes to a crisp either like my old vented one used to "
It did dry the sheets to a crisp. They were a bit hot to handle. Maybe I need to do them for a shorter time than the guide suggests.
The mixed materials clothing didn't dry to a crisp and didn't need ironing.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Buy cheap buy twice. ...just my opinion ...
My recent experiences of buying non-cheap have been exactly the same, unfortunately, - at least as far as whiteware is concerned! "
Is it in warranty still. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Buy cheap buy twice. ...just my opinion ...
My recent experiences of buying non-cheap have been exactly the same, unfortunately, - at least as far as whiteware is concerned!
Is it in warranty still."
No, they always last longer than the warranty, - otherwise the manufacturers would be going bust pretty quick. Whiteware normally only carries only a 1 year warranty, from memory. |
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