Heat pump tumble dryers

You've done the right thing. I have one in the garage, it needs emptying and I find it a nuisance. Previous one was vented. It also takes over 2 hours min.

Thank you all for your responses. I did more research and discovered that they are less efficient in colder temperatures. Mine is in my utility room, which is an unheated single skin extension. Also I want to have it stacked above my washing machine and they are a fair bit heavier. I'm afraid I chickened out and ordered another condenser dryer.

Miele, excellent, they weigh and go by the humidity in the washing, Could not be cheaper in use

I didn’t realize how much more efficient they were an average user will save £200 per year over a typical 12 yr lifespan. Looking a prices they are about £100 more to buy, it’s a no brainer.

When I moved into my flat in 2019, knew I needed a good tumble dryer as no longer the option of hanging out washing in garden. Worked on basis that fuel prices likely to rise (did then realise how much of a rise), so spent extra to purchase a Beko Heat Pump dryer. Have never regretted this decision.

Of course it does reverse, no noisier than any other tumble dryer I have had, takes a little longer to dry a load - but senses when the load is dry and then stops. Big difference is the cost - so much less to run than normal tumble dryer

I've had a Bosch heat-pump dryer since 2017 and it's the best dryer I've ever owned. I use it several times a week and, if it had to be replaced, would not now contemplate buying any other kind of dryer.
It takes a large load, is no noisier than any other dryer I've encountered, it's very economical to run and it does have a reverse action.
Granted the drying time is longer than with previous dryers but, as I've never needed to dry something and use it/wear it immediately, this hasn't been an issue.

My niece has one and hers also takes 2 to 3 hours to dry a load.
That is ok if you dont need something quickly and cannot hear it.

You will probably get the same reviews on here, some will like them some not.

My sister has a John Lewis heat pump tumble dryer, it does a good job. I’m quite envious of its low running cost.
I have an AEG condenser it also does a good job, no creasing, not quite as economical.