Choosing a 7kg tumble dryer?

7kg tumble dryers are a good choice for the smaller family. Their capacity ensures they are able to accommodate the entire wash load of a 5 or 6kg washing machine so you don't have to split your laundry.

The capacity of 7kg tumble dryers is about 25-30 man's shirts, so it is a considerable load size. If your household consists of up to four people you will be able to manage with this capacity. However, larger families will most likely require a larger model. Tumble dryers range up to a 9kg drying load for the larger family and start at 3kg for smaller households, or people who don't do a lot of tumble drying.

Which are the popular 7kg tumble dryers?

In terms of good brands Bosch manufactures quality machines with a range of features. The Bosch Exxcel WTE84308GB condenser tumble dryer is a machine well recommended by purchasers.
The Bosch WTE84308GB is white tumble dryer with an energy rating of B. A "B" energy rating is considered above average for a tumble dryer. More often than not, these appliances are rated C for energy efficiency, which can cost you dearly in utility bills.

This machine has 11 drying programmes and its different temperatures allow you to select the level of dryness for your laundry. One fantastic programme is the Super Quick 40 which dries clothes in a forty minute cycle.

The Bosch WTE84308GB comes with a sensor drying function. This is a great option for saving time and energy on your laundry because the machine itself determines when the fabric is dry. This prevents the machine overheating (which can pose a fire risk) and means your clothes won't be over- dried. Over-drying wastes energy which costs you more and it happens a lot with timed drying programmes as you can never really determine when the washing is done. Taking the guess work out of drying also prevents the irritation of opening the tumble dryer door to find your clothes are still moist.

Vented or condenser 7kg tumble dryers?

7kg tumble dryers are available in either vented or condenser models so you can choose depending on whether you have a vent available. Condenser dryers do tend to require more upkeep as you need to empty the collected water manually (unless you have access to hook up to a waste pipe) but they often offer more programmes. Additionally, you can plug in a condenser dryer anywhere in the house whereas vented dryers need to be placed close to a vent.