The best heat pump clothes dryers to make laundry days a breeze

Best for: 10-star energy efficiency

This new Electrolux heat pump dryer has the highest rating of 10-stars from the government’s energy efficiency rating program. It also had the lowest 10-year running cost of just $554.19 when I checked in January 2026. That’s also around 5 times lower than the highest running costs recorded on the government’s Energy Rating Calculator ($2866.28).

Its 8kg capacity makes it great for larger households – or anyone who does a lot of laundry – with a huge range of cycles, an easy to use control panel and app tools. It can also adjust the temperature and drum movement based on what you’re drying, so that silks and woollen clothes keep their shape and waterproof items stay protected.

Electrolux launched this heat pump dryer in late 2025, so there aren’t many customer reviews yet. But one Australian summed it up in a 5-star review with: “Great Machine…Really does the job!!”

Energy rating: 10 stars

Key features:

• 8kg capacity
• 12 drying programs, plus 3 selectable levels of dryness
• Tailors drum motion and temperature for silks, woollens and other delicate garments
• Temperature and humidity sensors that adjust drying time automatically
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $1928 at Appliances Online

Best for: Smart clothes drying

This Samsung heat pump dryer has a minimalist design that can complement most homes and makes drying cycles easier with AI technology that suggests ideal cycles. It has eight sensors for continuous monitoring of the temperature and humidity of the clothes in the drum, too, which means it can intelligently optimise drying performance while being gentle on clothes. It also remembers your preferred settings and displays helpful information for each cycle.

“Been using my dryer for 2 months and it’s the best thing I’ve ever bought,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on the Samsung Australia website, where it has a 4.5-star average from over 22 customers. “Being able to wash & dry my clothes at any time, regardless of the weather, has been beyond convenient. I grew up being told to never use the dryer because it’s so expensive to run, but this dryer costs me $1-$2 a week to use, running 4-5 loads.”

Energy rating: 9 stars

Key features:

• 9kg capacity
• Tempered glass door and sleek design
• Quick Dry 35 minute cycle
• Smart AI technology for energy and drying efficiency
• Wifi and app connectivity
• Reversible door
• Wrinkle prevention feature
• 20-year motor warranty

Also available at:

• $1599 (usually $1999) at Samsung
• $1799(usually $1999) at Betta

Best for: An affordable heat pump dryer

This Haier heat pump dryer is suitable to medium-sized households, with capacity to dry up to 8kg of laundry at a time. It has 15 drying programs, auto-moisture sensing options and an 8-star energy rating.

“I’ve been using the Haier 8kg heat pump dryer for a few months and it’s been a great investment. It dries clothes efficiently without overheating them, which helps protect fabrics—especially delicates,” one customer wrote in a 5-star review on Bing Lee.

“The 8-star energy rating really stands out and makes a difference on the power bill. It runs quietly, offers a good range of drying programs, and the auto-sensing feature stops the cycle once clothes are dry—no more over-drying or wasting energy.”

Energy rating: 8 stars

Key features:

• 8kg capacity
• Drying cycles include air dry, bedding, cottons, delicates, synthetics and times
• Sensor drying function to automatically adjust drying for the optimal level
• Anti-crease feature
• Drum light
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $749 at The Good Guys

Best for: Optimised drying

This new model LG heat pump dryer has AI tech for automatic drying options, as well as a whole range of customisable settings. It even remembers and prioritises your most common cycles to help make it easier for you to do laundry. Plus, it’s one of the only models we’ve found with a Turbo Dry mode that can dry 5kg of mixed laundry in 81 minutes.

As it’s new, we couldn’t find any reviews in Australia, but it did have one 5-star rating from a customer at The Good Guys – and builds on the features of other popular, top-rated LG heat pump dryers.

Energy rating: 9 stars

Key features:

• 9kg capacity
• Efficiently optimises drying with AI Dry
• The condenser washes itself automatically
• Auto-clean condenser to help maintain performance
• TurboDry mode means you can get drying done in just 81 minutes
• Programs include AI Dry, Allergy Care, Rack Dry, Activewear and Duvet
• 10 year parts warranty on the LG Inverter Compresssor Motor

Also available at:

• $1696 at The Good Guys

Best for: large laundry loads

This Fisher & Paykel dryer has a generous 9kg capacity and 10-star energy rating, plus speed, quiet and eco options to customise each load. It even includes a removable drying rack for items too delicate to be tumble dried.

It has an impressive 4.9-star average rating from over 40 customers on Appliances Online, and a 4.9-star average on both Bing Lee (where it’s currently sold out) and on the Fisher & Paykel website, where it currently retails for $1749.

One customer described it as “Smart, quiet and reliable – a great dryer” in a detailed review. “I’ve owned the Fisher & Paykel 9kg Heat Pump Dryer for just over two years, and it has been an excellent replacement for our old vented dryer. The room it’s installed in doesn’t ventilate easily, so having a heat pump dryer has made a noticeable difference—no more damp air or lingering moisture.”

Energy rating: 10 stars

Key features:

• 9kg capacity
• 23 dry cycles and 16 programs, including cotton, delicate, synthetics, sheets, heavy and sports
• Drying rack for delicates that can’t be tumble dried
• Internal LED Bowl light.
• 2-year warranty

Best for: Drying bedding as well as clothes

With a high 9-star energy rating and 13 drying programs, this Bosch Series 8 heat pump dryer combines energy efficiency with advanced drying technology. It even has a cycle specifically designed for down quilts and other items, as well as cycles for bedding, towels, delicates and mixed loads.

It has a relatively low 10 year running cost of $685.29 according to the Energy Rating Calculator, with ActiveAir Technology that reuses existing heat efficiently during the entire drying process. It’s also gentle on your clothes, with mild, warm air coming from all sides, and has AntiVibration side walls to help reduce movement and noise.

“This is the first heat pump dryer I’ve owned. Took a little while to learn the settings but I absolutely love it. Especially love that it doesn’t heat up the laundry and it doesn’t produce condensation. The reverse tumble option means no more tangled sheets. An added bonus is I can recycle the water and use on the garden,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on Appliances Online, where it has an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 280 customer reviews.

Energy rating: 9 stars

Key features:

• 8kg capacity
• 13 drying programs, including one for down-filled bedding and clothes
• Special program for effective drying of sports and leisure clothing made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece
• Internal LED light
• Large water condensation container and option to connect drain hose
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $1699 at The Good Guys
• $1699 (usually $1599) at Bing Lee
• $1724 (usually $2099) at Winnings

Best for: Low running costs

This Miele heat pump dryer has the lowest 10 year running costs of any dryer currently on the market in Australia, at $510.61 according to the government’s Energy Ratings Calculator. The brand’s EcoDry technology means fluff and lint are filtered away from the heat exchanger for smooth and efficient drying (as well as easier maintenance), while PerfectDry technology and 12 drying programs make it great for drying a huge range of items and fabrics. And if you like that fresh laundry smell, you can actually customise it with the option to load two scents into the dryer’s filter.

While it has the highest possible energy rating and lowest running costs at the time of writing, it’s worth noting some customers have found it takes a long time to dry.

“I have been using it for a year now. Mainly used for sock/jocks & bedding for a family of 5. I find most cycles don’t feel as dry as I expect, and I generally give most loads a bit more time,” one customer shared in a detailed 5-star review on Appliances Online. “Otherwise it works as advertised, is quiet, reliable & uses hardly any power.”

Energy rating: 10 stars

Key features:

• 8kg capacity
• 12 programs including Delicate, Jeans and Wool Softening
• EcoDry and PerfectDry technology
• FragranceDos system to personalise the scent of your laundry
• Reversible door
• Tested for the equivalent of 20 years of use
• 2-year warranty

Best for: A hybrid heat pump dryer

This Beko dryer is suited to households that have a lot of laundry and want a choice between saving more time and a saving more energy. As a hybrid heat pump dryer, it combines heat pump technology and conventional heating in one machine. So you can dry a 5kg load in just an hour to save time, or run it in eco mode to maximise energy savings.

“I have never had a Beko branded product before so I was surprised at how good this Heat Pump Dryer is. I have had the dryer for several months now and can attest to the fact that it runs smoothly and quietly while it gently dries clothes – most clothes do not need ironing. I am also impressed with the double lint filter which is easy to clean,” one customer said in a 5-star review on Appliances Online, where it has a 4.5-star average from over 25 customers.

Energy rating: 9 stars

Key features: 

• 10kg capacity
• 14 different pre-set programs
• Easy ironing with steam
• Wifi connectivity 
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty (plus 3 additional years when registered); 10-year warranty on inverter motor

Also available at:

• $1342 at Bing Lee
• $1349 at Designer Appliances