Smart Home Energy 
If you're replacing a tumble dryer or buying one for the first time, a heat pump model like this Samsung costs more upfront but will halve your drying bills — no venting needed, just a plug socket and space to empty the water tank.
Problem it solves
Cuts electricity costs for drying clothes by using heat pump technology that recycles warm air instead of venting it, using roughly half the energy of a conventional vented or condenser dryer.
Who it's for
Anyone with space for a full-size tumble dryer who wants to cut the running cost of drying laundry — particularly households doing multiple loads per week where the energy saving pays back faster.
Why we recommend
A+++ is the most energy efficient rating possible.
Savings
- Typical annual saving
- £80–£150/year compared to a typical B-rated condenser dryer, depending on usage frequency and electricity tariff
- Payback period
- 3–5 years compared to buying a cheaper condenser dryer (heat pump models cost £200–300 more upfront)
