How to choose a dryer

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Do you often worry about the difficulty of drying clothes in wet weather? Faced with the choice of heat pump, condensing and direct row dryers, how to find an all-round model with high efficiency and energy saving and clothing protection? Please help you choose the most suitable dryer according to the following six modules and your personal needs.

(1)、 Drying mode

1. Heat pump dryer

Using the principle of reverse Carnot cycle, heat circulation is realized through compressor, condenser and evaporator, and the drying temperature is controlled at 40-50 ℃ to avoid high temperature damage to clothing fibers. Advantages: The energy efficiency ratio is as high as 4.0 or more, and the power consumption for single drying is only 1/3 of that of condensing type. Equipped with double-layer fluff filter to reduce dander residue. Disadvantages: The initial purchase cost is high (about 1.5-2 times that of the condensing type), and the installation needs to reserve heat dissipation space. It is recommended that a family of three give priority to choice, taking into account the protection of clothing and energy conservation.

2. Condensing dryer

The air is heated by the heating tube, and the moisture is converted into water through the condenser and discharged. Advantages: simple structure, moderate price (about 70% of heat pump type), suitable for small space families. Disadvantages: high drying temperature (60-70 ℃), easy to cause clothing shrinkage deformation; large power consumption (about 2 times of heat pump type). It is recommended that single users or renters choose to meet the daily needs of fast drying.

3. In-line dryer

The air is heated by the electric heating wire, and the moisture is directly discharged outdoors. Advantages: low price (500 yuan can start with the basic model), small size and easy to carry. Disadvantages: high drying temperature (70-80 ℃), easy to damage the fabric; exhaust air may affect the indoor humidity, need to cooperate with the exhaust pipe. Families with limited budgets are advised to choose as a transitional option.

(2)、Compressor

1. Fixed-frequency compressor

Through fixed frequency operation to achieve heat exchange, mature technology and low maintenance costs. Advantages: the price is close to the people, suitable for families with limited budget; the structure is simple and the failure rate is low. Disadvantages: The noise is large (about 55 decibels), the energy consumption is high, and the temperature cannot be accurately controlled. Recommend the pursuit of cost-effective family choice.

2. Double rotor compressor

Double rotor structure design, to achieve more efficient heat transfer and more accurate temperature control. Advantages: noise is as low as 45 decibels, energy consumption is reduced by 20%, and 15 ° precise swing control is supported. Disadvantages: high cost (about 1.8 times of fixed frequency compressor), need to be used with variable frequency motor. It is recommended that there are infants and young children or the pursuit of low noise family priority.

(3)、Motor

1. Variable frequency motor

By adjusting the motor speed to achieve precise temperature control, with the AI intelligent weighing system to automatically adjust the drying program. Advantages: energy consumption is reduced by 30%, noise is as low as 40 decibels, and equipment life is extended. Disadvantages: high cost (about 1.5 times of fixed frequency motor), need to be used with variable frequency compressor. It is recommended that long-term use of family priority, taking into account energy saving and mute.

2. Fixed frequency motor

The basic drying function is realized by fixed speed operation. Advantages: the price is close to the people, and the maintenance cost is low. Disadvantages: high energy consumption, noise, can not achieve accurate temperature control. Recommended for short-term use or for families with limited budgets.

(4)、Inner cylinder material

1. Aluminum inner cylinder

Advantages: light weight in handling, good thermal conductivity, price-friendly. Disadvantages: easy oxidation deformation, poor corrosion resistance, long-term use may produce peculiar smell. Recommended for short-term use or for families with limited budgets.

2. Stainless steel inner cylinder

Advantages: strong corrosion resistance, high durability, easy to clean and no odor. Disadvantages: higher cost (about 1.3 times that of aluminum inner cylinder), larger weight. It is recommended that long-term use of family priority, improve the use of experience and equipment life.

(5)、additional functions

1. Bacteria and mites removal

Using silver ion/ultraviolet double sterilization technology, to achieve a 99.9 percent bacterial inactivation rate, suitable for infant clothing. It is recommended that families with a history of allergies are preferred.

2. Positive and reverse function

Through the positive and negative rotation of the inner cylinder, the clothes are stretched, the winding rate is reduced by more than 50%, and the drying efficiency is improved. It is recommended that large items of clothing frequently use the family option.

3. villus collection

Equipped with double/three-layer fluff filter, effectively intercept dander and reduce cleaning frequency. Recommended pet family priority.

4. Cold air treatment

Through the cold air circulation to achieve rapid cooling of clothing, to avoid high temperature damage to the fabric. It is recommended to use family choices for delicate fabrics such as wool and silk.

5. Clothes dry stop

The dryer is equipped with a humidity sensor to stop drying clothes to avoid excessive drying and damage to clothes. It is recommended to pursue the choice of energy saving and protective clothing for the family.

(6)、Capacity adaptation

1. Capacity selection

Single users choose 6-8kg to meet their daily needs, and a family of three needs more than 10kg to cope with bed sheets and covers. It is recommended to choose accurately according to the number of family members and washing habits to avoid excessive capacity, waste of resources or insufficient impact on the experience.

2. Large Wash and Protect

More than 12kg models can dry the duvet at one time, reducing the trouble of drying in different times. The "low winding" design reduces the winding rate by 50% and improves the drying experience of large pieces. It is recommended that families with large drying needs choose the model with "large model.

Conclusion:

Choosing a dryer requires a comprehensive family structure, usage habits and space conditions, and precise matching can achieve the double improvement of high efficiency and energy saving and clothing protection. I hope everyone can find their favorite dryer through the above contents.