The Top Energy Star Rated Dryer And 4 Others That Come Close!
We're back at it again, looking to find the most energy-efficient appliances for your home! This time we're looking at your dryer and seeing what we can come up with. We'll walk through the different types of dryers first, then what makes them efficient, followed by five of the most energy-efficient dryers on the market for 2022, and wrap up with tips for purchasing a new dryer or making your current one more efficient.
Categories of Dryer
Vented Dryers
Vented Dryers can be broken down into either gas or electric dryers, with both types working mostly the same. Both contain a heating element that raises the temperature of the air inside the dryer drum. The moisture that then evaporates from the clothes is vented out through aluminum ducts.
Ventless Dryers
These dryers are better for smaller spaces like apartments and tiny homes. Instead of having built-in ducts, They contain all of the heat and moisture inside of the machine. The water can be drained out of a reservoir later and should be done between loads for best use.
Condenser
A condenser dryer is different from both of the previous models in that it pumps out the water. It starts by pulling air in from outside the machine and over the heating elements, which then gets pumped into the drum of the dryer. The air is then pulled back out as cooled air, which gets condensed further into water and is pumped out. This process is repeated until the end of the process.
Heat Pump Condenser
Our final variety of dryer is a heat pump condenser. These are even more efficient than any of the previous options using about 1/2 of the energy that they require. A heat pump condenser is different because it uses a refrigerant system with both hot and cold coils. Instead of consistently drawing in air the way a condenser does, it keeps the air internal and constantly heats and cools It as needed to remove moisture from the air. That water is then drained into a holding tank in the dryer that you empty as needed.
For people who wash a lot of laundry and have high electricity rates, a heat pump condenser is a great choice because of how energy efficient it is.
Ratings according to Energy Star
How do you tell, though, when something is efficient vs. when it's not? When it comes to clothes dryers, you're going to be looking at a term we've seen in one of our other articles, Combined Energy Factor. CEF is a measure of energy efficiency based on a couple of different factors, which, combined together, show how much the dryer is going to be affecting your energy bill. The higher the CEF, the more efficient the dryer is.
Top 5 Energy-Efficient Dryers According to Energy Star for 2022
1- Beko - HPD24414W
Electric Standard Ventless - Heat Pump
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)Field details:11.0
Drum Capacity (cu-ft):4.5
Estimated Annual Energy Use (kWh/yr):217
Optisense Technology
Internal smart sensors allow you to choose how dry you want your clothes and will stop the dryer when that level of dryness is detected
16 Programs
Unique drying cycles that include: Permanent Press, Delicates, Gentle Care, Express 45, Wools, Jeans, Silent, Super Quick 30, and even Baby Sanitize
2- Blomberg - DHP24404W
Electric Standard Ventless - Heat Pump
Combined Energy Factor (CEF): 11.0
Drum Capacity (cu-ft): 4.5
Estimated Annual Energy Use (kWh/yr): 217
Anti-Creasing Option
The gentle drum action of a Blomberg dryer separates and smooths out individual garments as they dry, so when the cycle finishes clothes come out wrinkle-free and ready to wear.
Gentle Care
Blomberg's closed loop heat exchange system means the heat pump dryers use a circulating air temperature that is consistently 40 percent lower than conventional dryers. This gentle care helps keep all fabrics-even woolens-at their best and extend garment.
Quick Drying
An 8.45 lb. load will dry in less than one hour. They also save your clothes. Faster drying and cooler temperatures reduce friction and shrinkage for clothes that look their best and last longer.
Direct Draining
A calibrated water-level sensor identifies any deviation from the correct water level in the tank and automatically starts draining if the level is exceeded.
16 Drying Cycles
Choose between Automatic Regular/Delicate Cycle, Automatic Perm Press/Knits Cycle, and Air Fluff / no heat.
3- Miele - PDR908 HP
Electric Standard Ventless - Heat Pump
Combined Energy Factor (CEF): 9.75
Drum Capacity (cu-ft): 4.6
Estimated Annual Energy Use (kWh/yr): 245
Honeycomb Drum
Less folding, easy finishing: Laundry is dried very gently and evenly in the honeycomb drum.
PerfectDry System
The Miele PerfectDry system dries garments perfectly.
Intelligent Dryers
Gentle and uniform drying thanks to intelligent technology.
Short Program Cycles
Premium commercial technology allows you to benefit from the shortest program cycles.
4- Asko - T411HS.W.U
Electric Standard Ventless - Heat Pump
Combined Energy Factor (CEF): 9.1
Drum Capacity (cu-ft): 4.9
Estimated Annual Energy Use (kWh/yr): 263
Butterfly™ Drying System
The two paddles inside the machine gently push the clothing in a figure eight, to spread the garments out and allow air to circulate through them evenly.
Soft Drum™ Technology
The new drum design enhances airflow around the load, thereby increasing the drying effect and allowing for even and gentle drying with both small and large loads.
Air Lift™ Paddles
The Air Lift™ paddles are designed to lift the load as high as possible for increased time in the air flow to enhance the drying effect and shorten the drying time while preventing them from bundling.
Multi Filter System™
This is a filter system of five different filters that ensures that all lint and even smaller particles are trapped before they reach the sensitive inner parts of the tumble dryer.
Lint Trap™
The Lint Trap™ is placed in the door and is designed to be easy to empty and clean.
16 Programs
This dryer comes with 16 drying programs to choose from - Auto Extra Dry, Auto Dry, Auto Normal Dry, Auto Iron Dry, Jeans, Synthetic, Terry, Down, Bedding, Silk/Wool, Shirts, Steam Wrinkle Care, Steam Refresh, Quick Pro, Time, and Airing.
Drying Sensor
ASKO dryers with a sensor system will dry your clothes in the shortest possible time and with lowest possible energy consumption.
Steam Wrinkle Care
Repetitive steam injections and heat treatment to eliminate creases in the fabric. Low heat is used to also cater for sensitive fabrics.
Quick Pro Cycle
With this program, you can get your wash completely dry in less than an hour.
Mesh Filter
This filter traps slightly smaller particles than the Lint Trap™ and is automatically cleaned with water.
Foam Filter
As a final step before the air hits the condenser, the foam filter traps the
smallest dust particles.
Lint Cup
Models with a steam function have an additional small filter, the Lint Cup, that protects the steam generator from lint and dust.
65 dB(A) noise level
LCD display
Interior light
Remaining time and program end indicator
5- Samsung - DV53BB89**H*
Electric Standard Ventless - Heat Pump
Combined Energy Factor (CEF): 8.5
Drum Capacity (cu-ft): 7.8
Estimated Annual Energy Use (kWh/yr): 281
AI Optimal Dry
Automatically chooses the best settings based on what you're drying
Super Speed Dry
Dry a full load in just 30 minutes and achieve a complete wash and dry in under an hour with an added Super Speed Washer
MultiControl™
Eliminate the long reach and operate your dryer right from your washer when the units are stacked
AI Smart Dial
Simplifies your dryer's control panel, learns and recommends your favorite cycles, and allows you to customize your cycle list, making laundry day a breeze
20 Dry Cycles
More cycles to cover almost every washing need for your active family
Sensor Dry
Automatically optimizes the time and temperature of your drying cycle to protect your clothes from heat damage while avoiding excess energy use.
Steam Sanitize+
Samsung Steam Sanitize+ cycle removes 95% of pollen from fabric, while Multi-Steam refreshes clothing and relaxes light wrinkles.
Wrinkle Prevent
It prevents clothes from getting wrinkled
Vent Sensor
Continuously monitors the condition of your dryer's air duct to make sure it's running safely and efficiently.
Drying Rack
The included drying rack provides a perfect place to dry delicate items, sweaters, and footwear gently.
As you can tell, all of these are Heat Pump, ventless, electric-powered dryers. The reason for this is that currently, those are the most efficient and effective models on the market.
Tips for Energy-Efficient Dryers
If you're looking at buying a new dryer, look for one with these features:
Sensors to Detect When Clothes Are Dry -Just what it says on the tin. If you make sure that the dryer is no longer running when the clothes are dry, you’re saving energy as well as saving your clothes from additional wear and tear.
Delayed Start- Make use of any time based discounts for energy in your area with a delayed start on your dryer.
Steam Cycle- This helps save you time on ironing or re-running the clothes to prevent or remove wrinkles.
Steam Cycles - Many ENERGY STAR dryers also include convenient features, such as a steam cycle that can help save time on ironing clothes by preventing wrinkles.
If however you're looking to make the one, you already have more efficient, try these tips:
-Dry your loads back to back. Doing this means that the dryer doesn't have to heat up as much by comparison to letting it cool in between.
- Separate out your lights and your heavier materials. If your dryer already has a sensor for when something is done, this is more effective. The point, though is that your lighter clothes (socks, pajamas, t-shirts etc) are going to dry much more quickly than your heavy materials like sheets, towels, & denims. Save yourself time and energy by separating them so that when you're waiting for a load to dry it's because everything is still drying, not just one or two items.
-Don't overload the dryer. If the clothes don't have a way to tumble around and have air circulating, then it's much harder for them to dry.
-Make sure your dryer vent is regularly cleaned if you have one. Much like in our last tip, if the air cannot get out, the dryer has to work harder, and your electric bill is going to go higher.
And that is our top five most energy-efficient dryers available on the market as of right now. What did you think? Were you helped more by the new dryers or the tips for improving your current dryer? Let us know in the comments below or over on our Facebook page! As always, we love to hear from you.
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