What's a self-cleaning condenser and what can you use it for?

Written by Rowan

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8 July 2025

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15:06

What's a self-cleaning condenser and what can you use it for?

Are you looking for an energy-efficient heat pump dryer with as little maintenance as possible? In that case, a dryer with a self-cleaning condenser is a good choice for you. A dryer with a self-cleaning condenser automatically rinses while drying. Read what it can do for you here.

Dryer with self-cleaning condenser

Less maintenance

Few people enjoy cleaning a condenser. Fortunately, there's good news. A heat pump dryer with a self-cleaning condenser rinses several times during the dryer cycle. This means that you never have to make the condenser lint-free again. The heat pump dryer uses the moisture from your laundry for the automatic cleaning. This saves you at least 4 cleaning sessions per year.

Energy label self-cleaning dryer

Dries very energy-efficiently

In addition, you can save a lot of energy with a self-cleaning condenser. With a C energy label, you'll save up to € 450 on your energy costs on average during the entire lifespan. The warm air can better reach your wet laundry with a clean condenser, so it takes a shorter time to dry. Thanks to this technology, you dry more efficiently and contribute to the environment. And your favorite outfit stays in good condition longer and wears less fast.

Clean dryer

All types of cleaning

In addition to heat pump dryers with self-cleaning condensers, there are models with manual or simple cleaning. A condenser dryer needs the most maintenance, and you do this manually. Take the condenser out and rinse it under the faucet 4 times per year. You can also choose a heat pump dryer with simple cleaning. For this, you vacuum the condenser 2 times per year with a vacuum brush.

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