In our country the drying machine is a relatively new and little-known device, so the question of how to choose a drying machine for linen, probably worries all who decided to replenish the arsenal of home appliances with this device. And today, "House of Dreams" set the task to convey to its readers information not only about choosing a drying unit on the list of parameters, but also about the operation of such machines and their need for home.
How to choose a drying machine for laundry
How dryers work
Drying machines, both externally and by control principle, are very similar to standard washing machines. Inside the device there is a drum for loading wet clothes. During work, the laundry is treated with hot air, due to which the moisture evaporates. Then, the moist air moves to the heat exchanger for cooling and comes back. As a result, the laundry loses up to 90% moisture.
There are also dryers in the form of cabinets. These devices are quite large, but their advantage is that things in them are dried out statically, by blowing with hot air. Accordingly, they can dry clothes even from the most delicate materials.
Drying machine for laundry photo
Many people think that a separate dryer is an extra device in the home, because today there are many machines with a drying function( washing and drying machines).However, here there are some nuances:
- , firstly, a washing machine with a dryer can not dry up such an amount of laundry at once as an independent dryer. The fact that wet clothes significantly increases in size, so if you wash the maximum amount of things in the car to dry it, you have to remove half, otherwise the laundry can not dry properly;
- secondly, in the dryer there are additional, very useful functions. For example, you can choose the drying by the type of fabric, or set the mode "With ironing", or even choose the function of airing dry clothes, which is not possible in a conventional washing machine.
The only drawback of this unit is, perhaps, its size and cost. Typically, the dryer has the same dimensions as a conventional washing machine, so it is unlikely to be installed in a small apartment, especially since the dryer is recommended to be installed next to the washing machine. However, some manufacturers have compact models with a height of 70cm and a depth of 45cm, which is approximately equal to the dimensions of a vertical washing machine.
Washing machine with drying
Rules for choosing a drying machine
Dryers are manufactured by a lot of famous manufacturers, and their price range is quite diverse. However, when choosing any home appliances you need to build on the characteristics of their characteristics.
1. Drum
Since the function of all drying machines is drying clothes, first of all, you need to study the capacity and reliability of the drum.
As a rule, small-sized dryers have a load of no more than 3 kilograms, and standard - 5 kg with a drum volume of 100 liters.
In addition to the volume, you need to pay attention to the direction of rotation of the drum. Depending on the machine model, the drum can rotate either in one direction or in two.
The rotation of the drum in two directions is more preferable, since in this case it is prevented from knocking things into a ball.
In addition, it is desirable that the drum design be equipped with additional blades for shaking things, so that clothes will not crumble strongly.
The coating of the drum also affects the drying quality of the laundry. It is desirable that the material for the construction is a high-quality stainless steel or Dura-Finish coating. Both these coatings are characterized by wear resistance and strength. In addition, their surface is very smooth, so you can safely dry in the car, even clothes from the lightest fabric, such as silk or satin.
2.
filter Each dryer is equipped with a filter, which receives fibers of the fabric, villi, particles of thread and dust. Since the filter needs to be cleaned after each use, it is important that it is located in an easily accessible place.
3. Power consumption
The energy consumption class affects the amount of electricity consumed during the use of the machine. The most economical class of energy consumption is class A, the most energy-consuming class is class "G".This issue is easy to understand.
4. Power
The power of drying machines most often ranges from 1500 to 4000W.The more power, the faster the device works, but too powerful a device can overload the electrical wiring in the apartment.
5. Functionality of
The main function of the dryer is, of course, in drying the laundry. However, depending on the equipment of the model, there may also be various additional options. For example, in many drying machines there is also a mode of ventilation. This function allows you to ventilate dry clothes, eliminating dust and unpleasant smells from it.
Another useful option of the device is the function "Easy ironing" or "No iron".At the end of drying under this mode, the laundry is additionally treated with cold air and is intensively scrolled by eight, which allows to significantly reduce the number of folds and creases.
Also in many drying models there are additional programs that allow you to choose a mode not only by type of fabric, but also by type of clothes. In more expensive and specially equipped models there can be double or triple modes, for example, you can simultaneously dry jackets and shirts, jeans and T-shirts, etc.
To interesting and convenient additions to automatic drying, you can also include the drum light, the possibility of locking the control panel, the indicator of filling the tank, and a timer that allows you to set a certain time when the drying starts automatically.
Drying machines
Washing and drying machines for laundry Photo
If you are still not completely sure that you know how to choose a drying machine for linen and, most importantly, what model suits you, think about what things you will most often dry. If the dryer is necessary for you mainly for drying light things, then you can safely take small models without additional options. However, if you are also going to dry bed linen, textiles or outerwear in the car, then it's best to choose the standard 100 liter dryer. Good luck with your choice!
