Tumble Dryer Test 2020: The Winners Of Stiftung Warentest

2023 Author: Sheila Hailey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 04:29

placement	product	price	offer
The test winner:	AEG T9DE77685	approx. 760 euros	To Amazon
The alternative:	Miele TCE520WP	approx. 1004 euros	To Saturn
Price-performance winner:	Siemens WT47W561	approx. 653 euros	To Amazon

Test winner: Three recommended models

AEG T9DE77685: The test winner

AEG T9DE77685 heat pump dryer

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The AEG T9DE77685 is a heat pump dryer with automatic quantity control: the device adjusts the drying time and energy consumption for each load. Practical: With the "FiberPro Mix-XL" program, different fabrics (e.g. cotton and synthetic) can be dried together, even though they differ in the drying time. According to the manufacturer, an optimized airflow should ensure that clothing is 30 percent less wrinkled and noticeably softer than air drying.

The Stiftung Warentest named the model the test winner in the 9/2019 issue (grade 1.6). Among other things, the testers praised the "good to very good drying properties", the low power consumption and the easy handling.

advantages

• Very good drying performance
• Very good quality

disadvantage

Miele TCE520WP: the top alternative

Miele TCE 520 WP heat pump dryer

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The heat pump dryer TCE520WP from Miele was able to distinguish itself as the test tracker (rating 1.7). The product testers emphasized the good drying properties and low power consumption and praised the fact that the screens can be cleaned easily.

In addition to the standard functions, the Miele dryer shines with a few additional features that not every dryer offers. In addition to the sieve already mentioned, which can be easily pulled out at the bottom front, there is drum lighting so that no laundry is overlooked when clearing out. There is a special, gentle program for outdoor clothing with a membrane, and you can also use the dryer to support impregnation. According to the manufacturer, the TCE520WP also specializes in jeans, wool and business shirts.

advantages

• Good drying performance
• Very good quality

disadvantage

Siemens WT47W561: The price-performance tip

Siemens WT47W561 heat pump dryer

Now from € 653.02 at Amazon Similar offer at Otto price can now be higher. Price from 2020-27-07 01:04 a.m.

If you want to spend a little less, use the Siemens WT47W561. Even with a slightly higher power consumption, you can get away with it much cheaper over the entire period of use. The Siemens model has a self-cleaning heat exchanger screen ahead of the two dryers mentioned above - so it is enough to empty the fluff filter. The programs range from cotton and down to sportswear.

At the current street price, we see him as a price-performance winner, especially since it is a good product: The Stiftung Warentest awarded the grade 1.8 in the test and emphasized the ease of use and low power consumption.

advantages

• Good drying performance
• Very good quality

disadvantage

Slightly higher power consumption

Tumble dryer in the test: How was tested

When comparing the tumble dryer, the Stiftung Warentest evaluated the following properties, among others:

• Drying (50 percent): residual moisture, program duration, evenness
• Environmental properties (15 percent): power consumption, standby consumption, noise
• Handling (30 percent): instructions for use, controls, loading and unloading, cleaning, looseness of the laundry
• Safety and workmanship (5 percent): mains connection, surface temperatures, risk of injury

Buying a dryer: what you should know about it

Many other tumble dryers do a good job. GIGA gives tips on what to look for when buying.

Types of clothes dryers

There are different types of tumble dryers:

• Exhaust air dryer: Such tumble dryers require a wall opening or window in the immediate vicinity, since an exhaust air hose transports the moist air from the dryer to the outside.
• Condenser dryer: The air condenses, the water is collected in the device. A container must be emptied regularly. See also: Condenser dryer - is it still worth buying?
• Heat pump dryer: As with the condenser dryer, the air remains in a closed circuit. However, the technology has been further developed: thanks to energy exchangers, the devices are particularly energy-saving and easy to wash.

The above products are exclusively heat pump dryers.

Space consumption and volume

If you want a tumble dryer, you need space: the common models are approximately 60 x 64 cm in size and 84 cm in height. At some locations, it can be decisive in which direction the door of the dryer can be opened. When buying, make sure you have a suitable device. For some, the door hinge can even be changed.

The maximum filling quantity is usually 7 to 8 kilos. Large households pay attention to the largest possible volume and the duration of the drying programs.

Clothes dryer A +++: Electricity consumption is money consumption

Electricity consumption has a direct impact on your wallet. All modern heat pump dryers are already quite economical today and at least classified in energy efficiency class A ++. You can drive even more economically with A +++ devices, the cost differences can amount to over 100 euros in 10 years of use.

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Noise pollution

Depending on the installation location, the noise development when drying can interfere. In the Stiftung Warentest test, most models (including the three above) did well in this discipline, only a few satisfactory. The ratings - as well as exact current measured values - can be found in test 9/2019.

Delivery of the tumble dryer

Is delivery included in the price or does the retailer charge an outrageously high price? Or do you even have to load and install the dryer yourself in the car? When buying, you also pay attention to the delivery costs, because the differences are great here. Normally, the shipping company contacts the customer after a purchase and arranges a delivery date.

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