A complete guide to buying electric dryers

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Clothes stink on rainy days, thick winter coats don’t dry after a week, and the balcony is occupied by clothes drying and you can’t relax...Are these scenes driving you crazy? Electric dryers can indeed solve these problems with one click, but choosing the wrong model will only increase your troubles. Today's guide will use the most practical techniques to help you accurately lock in the ideal dryer.

1. Capacity selection

Choosing the capacity of a dryer is like buying a bowl. Too big is a waste, and too small is not enough. Please refer to the following content for details:

Recommended capacity for family size

1-2 people 3-5kg daily clothes, underwear drying

3-4 people 6-8kg family clothes + small sheets

5 people or more 9kg + large bedding, curtain drying

Pay attention to two key data: one is the single drying weight, for example, the 6kg model recommends putting 4-5kg of clothes each time for best results; the second is the inner drum size, and the model marked with "drum diameter 52cm+" is more suitable for large clothes to stretch and dry.

2. Technical Exploration

Direct exhaust: Suitable for temporary transition or renting, similar to the principle of hair dryer, fast drying but requires external exhaust pipe, suitable for areas in the south without central heating;

Condensing: The mainstream choice, suitable for families with heating in the north, need to pour water or connect to the drain pipe after drying, some high-end models support automatic drainage;

Heat pump: Direct flushing with sufficient budget, saving more than 30% electricity, 60℃ low temperature drying wool sweater will not deform, a must-have for mother and baby families.

When purchasing, focus on product parameters: condensing type chooses "double condensation" technology, heat pump type recognizes "independent compressor" configuration, which can greatly improve drying efficiency.

3. Energy consumption considerations

Energy efficiency level: Level 1 energy efficiency saves about US$27.5 in electricity bills per year compared to level 3 energy efficiency;

Drying time: Heat pump type is 30-40 minutes faster than direct exhaust type under the same capacity;

Power curve: Models with variable frequency function only need 0.3 kWh of electricity to dry shirts, which is half the cost of fixed frequency models.

4. Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

Beware of false capacity: the actual drying weight of some low-priced models shrinks by 20%. It is recommended to choose brands with authoritative certification;

Noise problem: operating noise > 65 decibels will significantly affect life, so products marked with "silent design" are preferred;

Installation conditions: direct exhaust type requires reserved exhaust pipe outlet, condensing type needs to consider drainage convenience, and heat pump type needs to ensure good ventilation around.

Electric dryers are not consumerist traps. Choosing the right model can really greatly improve the quality of life. It is recommended to measure the size of the balcony or laundry room before purchasing, record the daily laundry volume of the family, and then screen them item by item according to this guide. Remember: there is no best dryer, only the one that best suits your lifestyle.