5 most energy-efficient clothes dryers to shop in Australia 2023
To help you do your laundry in a more cost-effective and environmentally-conscious way, we've rounded up some of the top-rated energy-efficient clothes dryers currently on the market. Read on for our top picks that exclusively boast nine and 10 stars energy ratings.
Bosch 8kg heat pump dryer, $1995, The Good Guys
Ideal for households of three to four, this Bosch heat pump dryer is great for most fabrics, can fit a queen doona and boasts an impressive 10-star energy rating.
Energy rating: 10 star
Key features:
- 16 programs including Towels and Delicates
- Sensitive drying system for soft and even drying
- Two-year manufacturer's warranty
- Time delay
"This is so easy to use and so quiet you forget it is on until it beeps when it is finished," wrote a five-star reviewer.
Fisher & Paykel 9kg heat pump dryer, $2399, Bing Lee
Using heat pump technology to gently dry clothes at a low temperature, this Fisher & Paykel dryer is as energy-efficient as you can get.
Energy rating: 10 star
Key features:
- 23 fabric care cycles including Steam Freshen to quickly de-wrinkle and deodorise clothes
- TangleProtect technology to reduce clothes tangling
- Speed mode reduces drying time
- LCD display
- Quiet mode for late night laundry
- Two-year warranty
"The F&P heat pump dryer has changed my life for the better. We upgraded from our trusty F&P condenser dryer a few months ago and now I spend way less time moving clothing around because the heat pump dryer is gentle enough to do everything. Also, it uses way less energy and doesn’t steam up the room it is in," wrote a five-star reviewer.
LG Series 5 8kg heat pump dryer, $1699, The Good Guys
With Wi-Fi connectivity and sensors that monitor heat exchange, moisture and air temperature to stop the cycle once clothes are dry, this smart heat pump dryer is a great pick for the modern homemaker.
Energy rating: 9 star
Key features:
- 13 programs including Allergy Care
- 10-year parts warranty on inverter compressor
- Durable Stainless Steel Drum
- Auto clean condenser to help maintain performance
- Remotely monitor with ThinQ® (Wi-Fi)
- Reversible door
- Double layer air filter
"Great product that works better than expected. It dries the clothes really well. We installed it on a pedestal stand with silicone resilient mat (no clips were required)," wrote a five-star reviewer, "It avoids all the dust my old conventional vented dryer produced".
Miele Ecospeed 8kg heat pump tumble dryer, $2499, Bing Lee
Miele knows a thing or two about quality household appliances and the Ecospeed dryer is just further proof.
Energy rating: 9 star
Key features:
- 10 drying programs
- Honeycomb drum for more uniform drying
- Anti-crease action
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- 10-year warranty if purchased in May 2023 (usually two-year warranty)
LG 10kg heat pump dryer, $1888, The Good Guys
This LG heat pump dryer has the capacity of 10kg which means it's large enough to dry a king doona – making it a perfect laundry addition for households of five or more.
Energy rating: 9 star
Key features:
- 12 programs including Allergy Care and Quick 30
- Prevent over drying with Sensor Dry
- Simple install with no external venting required
- Smart control, smart life with LG ThinQ® App
- Two-year manafacturer's warranty
"It is super quiet and has lots of programs and the ability to control the dryer from the app is very convenient. I use to hang dry all of my work shirts because my old dryer would shrink them, but the heat pump does not shrink clothes so it makes it very easy to dump everything from our washing machine straight into the dryer. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would," wrote a five-star reviewer.
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