FAQ
TL;DR: Heat-pump dryers use up to 54 % less electricity per cycle, yet “he strongly advised me against the heat pump dryer” due to repair costs [Elektroda, iwaszkop, post #14176503] Average 3 kWh saved yearly, but pumps may fail after 3 years (₱1850 repair). Why it matters: picking the right type balances energy bills against reliability.
Quick Facts
• Energy per cycle: 1.9–4.6 kWh (heat-pump vs heater) [Elektroda, flash12, post #14466912]
• Repair bill for failed pump + compressor: ≈ PLN 1850 (+ service) [Elektroda, Czokid, post #15135750]
• Typical runtime: 60 – 226 min depending on programme [Elektroda, flash12, post #14466912]
• Filter cleaning: after every cycle; exchanger rinse monthly [Elektroda, baconp, post #17006377]
• Safe stack load: ≈ 100 kg (washer + dryer) when connector kit fitted [Bosch Manual]
Which Bosch condenser model is most popular for stacking with a washer?
Owners of the 8 kg Bosch WTG86400 PL highlight simple lint access, 60 × 60 cm footprint and ≤ 1.2 kWh per mixed load when spun at 1000 rpm [Elektroda, baconp, post #17037823]
Do heat-pump dryers really pay back the higher purchase price?
At 2.12 kWh vs 4.61 kWh per cotton load, power savings are ≈ 54 % [Elektroda, flash12, post #14466912] With 260 cycles / year and PLN 0.55 kWh, payback on a PLN 650 price gap arrives after ≈ 4 years. A pump failure before then wipes out the gain.
How much heat enters the room from each type?
Heater dryers release all 2–2.5 kW as warm air—users notice a 0.3 °C rise in a 3 × 3 m kitchen [Elektroda, baconp, post #17006377] Heat-pump units still expel compressor warmth (~0.9 kW) but feel cooler [Elektroda, maras77, post #17195573]
Can I run washer and dryer on one 16 A circuit?
Yes if the dryer draws ≤ 3 kW and the washer heater is off. Users stagger start times or wash cold; combined load stays < 3.7 kW (socket limit) [Elektroda, my41s, post #17373776]
Is a 2 × 2 m bathroom big enough for a heater dryer?
No. Owners report sauna-like heat in 3 × 3 m rooms [Elektroda, baconp, post #17006377] In small, closed spaces choose a heat-pump model or add forced ventilation.
How do I deep-clean a Bosch ‘SelfCleaning’ condenser?
- Open front grille; cut the marked service hatch. 2. Tilt machine 10 ° left; insert garden hose behind pump. 3. Flush until clear water exits [Elektroda, yanes, post #16850165] Perform yearly or if cycles lengthen.
What fails most and how much does it cost?
Heat-pump compressors and inverters: PLN 1000–1850 [Elektroda, Czokid, post #15135750] Door-belt snags add PLN 120 [Elektroda, Stansil, post #16773521] Heater dryers mostly need a PLN 40 belt or PLN 50 thermostat.
Will a dryer shrink printed T-shirts?
High-heat cotton cycles can shrink up to one size. Run ‘Synthetics/Gentle’ ≤ 55 °C or air-fluff; no reported damage to House/Cropp tees when settings followed [Elektroda, SolariS099, post #17204684]
What statistic shows real-world energy use?
February meter log: 14.7 kWh for 10 h runtime (≈ PLN 10) on a B-class heater dryer serving three people [Elektroda, baconp, post #17068373]
Edge-case: how quickly can a pump dryer die?
Two Electrolux EDH97981W units failed in < 3 years; each needed PLN 1850 compressors and were scrapped [Elektroda, Czokid, #15135750; MG MARCIN, #15157976].
How do I set Whirlpool conductivity levels?
Press and hold ‘Programming’ until the settings icon blinks, turn knob to 1–5 (1 = damp, 5 = very dry), press knob to save [Whirlpool Manual; Elektrolux, SolariS099, #17207496].
Are exhaust-air dryers still sold?
Indesit IDV 75 EU remains the only widely stocked vented model; users vent it to a 10-storey block shaft without moisture issues [Elektroda, marecki_78, post #16821967]
