Freestanding Condenser Dryer, 8kg drying load, White

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Be careful, though: turning the dial past the Off position will turn the dryer off, meaning you’ll have to turn the dial again to turn the machine on, requiring you to wait through the startup lights again. I had a similar issue with the Sharp ES-NFH014CWC-EN washing machine. A simple on/off button would make Sharp’s appliances much easier to use. That said, 8kg is a large amount of washing, so it’s good to see that Indesit has put a large door on the front of the machine. It swings open wide; I found it super-easy to load my test washing, even larger items such as a sheet. Explore Comet and discover a constellation of products from washing machines and fridge freezers to air fryers, 4K TVs, laptops, consoles and more - it’s easy to find everything you need for your home in the Comet universe. Once you’ve selected a programme, the display will show the estimated time for it to run. However, a sensor will stop the dryer earlier to save energy. You can override some of a programme’s settings here, too, selecting a delay and the dryness level you want. Cupboard Dry is likely to be the best for most situations, but Extra Dry gets your clothes ready to wear, Hanging Dry is useful for items that go on hangers, and Iron Dry keeps clothes slightly damp to make it easier to press out creases. This is an A++ dryer, which uses 259kWh per year, assuming 160 full drying loads. This works out to a cost per cycle of 25p, which is super-competitive. To work out a level playing field, I use an average total amount of tumble drying per year, based on 6kg loads and 160 cycles per year: 960kg of drying per year.

Next, I went for the Hanging Dry option. This used just 0.452kWh of power, leaving clothes slightly damp, with water removal at 90.91% of the original dry weight. It’s good to see this kind of difference in programmes, since it shows that the sensor drying works well, getting clothes to the right level of dryness. Water, by default, drains into the pull-out tank, located at the top of the tumble dryer where the detergent drawer would be located on a washing machine. It’s easy to pull out and empty, although a bit unwieldy when full, as is the case with other tumble dryers. If you prefer, you can hook up the drainage hose to a drain, so you don’t have to bother emptying the tank at all.Note that many of the cycles aren’t particularly fast: a full load on Eco Cotton takes up to 3hrs 20mins. That’s standard for a heat-pump tumble dryer; you sacrifice speed for power, which is a trade-off well worth making. For running costs, I used the figures from the energy label figure, on which the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK is rated A++. On a full load, the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK averages 23p per cycle, which is incredibly competitive. Only the Samsung Series 9 DV90T8240SX is cheaper per cycle, although that tumble dryer is more expensive. As with most tumble dryers, there are two filters here. The lint filter in the door simply pulls out and should be cleaned following every use. Indesit YT M11 82 X UK. Appliance placement: Freestanding, Loading type: Front-load, Drying system: Condensation. Rated capacity: 8 kg, Drying class: B, Drying programs: Wool, Cotton, Synthetics. Delay start (max): 24 h. Energy efficiency class: A++, Energy consumption: 1.78 kWh, Annual energy consumption: 234 kWh. Depth: 649 mm, Width: 595 mm, Height: 849 mm V12 Finance and AppToPay is a trading name of Secure Trust Bank PLC, Yorke House, Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH.

If you want more finite control over how your clothes are dried, then you can use the programme dial to select an option. Practically all types of clothing is covered, and all options are clearly labelled in English. The Eco Cotton programme is likely to be the option you’ll use most, saving the most energy. When the weather is not behaving, the Indesit YTM1182XUK Condenser Tumble Dryer will get your clothes dry, full of bounce and re-invigorated. Busy families don't have time to figure out the correct cycle needed but with just one push, the Push&Go simply activates the daily cycle to the correct settings making one less thing to think about. Need to dry clothes fast, the YTM1182XUK offers a 45-minute drying cycle, the perfect solution for when you need to access dry clothes fast and saving precious minutes. Perfect for drying school uniforms, the Easy Mix Cycle provides effective drying action for up to 3kg of mixed fabrics without the need to separate your items. The Duvet cycle is specifically designed to effectively dry your duvets making them perfectly dry yet soft while protecting their natural softness and bounce. To test the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK tumble dryer, I put it through my standard series of tests. First, I ran the Cupboard Dry cycle. This used just 0.527kWh of power, which is very economical. And, once complete, my clothes had lost only an extra 6g of weight through fibre loss. This puts the total water removal at 106.25% of the original dry weight, which shows that the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK treats clothes gently.When it comes to buying a tumble dryer, you could splash out on a fancy model with smart features; or, you could opt for the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK, which presents a simpler, cheaper option that focuses on getting the basics right. Low running costs, quiet in operation, easy to use and with a decent selection of programmes, this is a solid and reliable tumble dryer. Design and features

Once it is on, however, there are plenty of programmes to choose from. You’ll most likely use the Cotton and Synthetics programmes, both of which have Cupboard Dry and Iron Dry options – but, strangely, there’s no hanging dry option. However, there’s an Xpress 45-minute programme for up to 1kg of washing, plus special programmes for Wool, Jeans, Synthetics, Shirts and more.

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The Indesit YTM1182XUK Condenser Tumble Dryer features a spacious 8kg capacity drum and will get your clothes dry, full of bounce and re-invigorated. As well as an innovative technology ensuring quiet running. With its 8kg capacity, the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK offers sufficient capacity to dry most regular washing machine loads. It should suit the majority of families, although those who regularly need to deal with larger items may want a slightly larger 10kg machine, such as the Hoover H-Dry 500. Collecting the old product which is officially counted as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). These products are separated into the correct waste flow at our local depots and send directly to government approved WEEE recycling plants. As a White Goods manufacturer, we take our WEEE obligations very seriously and actively encourage our customers to use the most environmentally friendly recycling scheme available in the UK At the end of the drying cycle, my clothes were 0.02kg heavier than their true dry weight: that’s 98.41% of water removal. Typically, dryers will extract more than 100% of the water weight, removing fibres as well as moisture. So, this result isn’t actually that bad: the clothes were dry enough to fold and put away, and there wasn’t much lint in the filter. It is built with premium materials, ensuring durability and longevity. Being a household appliance, it comes in handy during the winter and rainy seasons where it may not be possible to dry clothes outside. The dryer's optimal performance makes sure that the clothes dry evenly without affecting the color or material quality.

The heat-exchanger filter is located under the flip-down plinth at the front of the tumble dryer. This one only needs to be cleaned when the warning light turns on, although Sharp recommends that you clean it at least once a month. Water is collected in a tank that pulls out from the top left of the appliance, where the detergent drawer would be found on a regular washing machine. This can be quite heavy when full, but it’s easy enough to empty. Alternatively, those who have a drain nearby could attach the drainage hose directly to it, permanently doing away with having to empty the water tank. For each drying cycle, the LCD panel displays the programme running time – although this will change as the sensor detects how dry your clothes actually are. You can set a delayed start time, adjust the drying level, and use the AntiCrease option, which will roll the drum occasionally at the end of a cycle to prevent clothes from settling and becoming creased before you can get to the machine to unload. Performance

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A solid mid-range tumble dryer, the Sharp KD-NHH9S7GW2-EN is designed to be energy efficient, with all of the drying programmes you need for a wide variety of clothing. It largely hits its targets, too, and is a very energy-efficient dryer. A slightly fiddly control panel makes this dryer slightly fiddly to use, but if you’re after a reliable and well-built machine, it fits the bill. Design and Features Specifically designed to effectively dry your duvets and padded items, whilst protecting their natural softness and bounce. Since there’s no hanging dry option, I used the Iron Dry option, which used 0.308kWh of power, and resulted in drying of 84.88% in total. It’s a good result: the clothes were still a little damp to the touch, which is perfect for ironing. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. Appliance World Online Limited trading as Appliance World Online are a credit broker and are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Consumer Finance Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Company number: 04911776. Registered at 4 Broadgate, Broadway Business Park, OL9 9XA, GB.