Written by Rowan
Edited on
16 July 2025
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10:32
What's a heat pump dryer?
A heat pump dryer is the most energy-efficient dryer and it protects your laundry thanks to the low drying temperature. With a C heat pump dryer, you save up to € 45 on annual energy costs on average. This is because the dryer works with a pump and a cooling agent. You can read what a heat pump dryer has to offer and how it works here.
Advantages heat pump dryer
- With a C dryer, you can save up to € 45 on annual energy costs.
- The low temperature keeps your clothes in good condition for longer.
- With a fast heat pump dryer, you can dry quickly and energy-efficiently.
- Drain via condenser reservoir or water drain.
Disadvantages heat pump dryer
- Due to the low energy consumption, it takes a bit longer to dry on average.
How does a heat pump dryer work?
A heat pump dryer doesn't use a heating element, but a heat pump and a cooling agent. The pump changes the cooling agent from a gas to a liquid. The heat that's released in this process heats the airflow to the drum. During the drying process, your laundry releases moist air. The cooling agent cools this air, which results in condensation in the reservoir. The dry air reheats the pump again. Since the air is reused, it doesn't need as much energy.
Condensation drain
While drying, the moisture from your clothes is collected in a condenser reservoir. You need to empty it regularly. Do you have a water drain? Connect the heat pump dryer to it with a condensation drain hose. This means you no longer have to empty the condenser reservoir. Make sure that the heat pump dryer can be placed on the water drain. Does the dryer have a connector, but is there no hose included? Purchase one separately.
Consideration
A dryer with a heat pump is relatively more expensive and takes longer to dry your laundry, but it saves € 45 on energy costs on average compared to a condenser dryer. If you want to contribute to a better environment and want your clothes to last longer, buy a C heat pump dryer or better.
Article by Rowan
Dryer Expert.
