Hoover HDC6 > Reviews > What a load of fluff!

Author's product rating:   

Performance	Excellent
Ease of use	Very easy
Durability	Long
Noise	Very low
Value for money	Excellent

Advantages:	Large Front Loading Door, Quiet operation, great price
Disadvantages:	Small vent hose

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Overall, the Hoover HDV6 tumble dryer has proven a winner in our home for several reasons.

First, we have a large family. This easily holds a 6kg load and even extra large loads are quite manageable. Even with a heavy load of jeans, we have never used the maximum time setting or the high heat. It seems to manage quite well at 70-90 minutes no matter what on a low setting. This seems to be better than other machines that some of my friends have. It is also a benefit when it comes to paying the electric bill.

Second, we have an active family. The two heat settings provide the extra boost needed in order to get the clothes done quickly so the boys can come back in long enough to get changed into the clean clothes in order to go and get them dirty, etc, etc. And the cycle (unlike the tumble dryer of up to 120 minutes) never stops! LOL The dryer does have reverse action. In addition, there are two additional settings (1 for airing and 1 for fast iron) that are a nice touch.

Third, the directions for various size loads on the front top of the machine is easy to read and even my boys do not mind filling it up and making sure it is on the right setting if they get in the mood to help with the drying! (Not often!) Inside the machine, the lint or fluff trap is easy lift out. It is made of plastic and is hinged. Pull the top of the trap open and simply slide out the lint or fluff that has been accumulated.

Fourth, price and machine size is always a factor for a lot of people. When we obtained this machine just a couple of months ago, the price in various high street shops went from £135 - £145. This dryer will fit under the standard counter top in the kitchen or even in a double bedroom with ease. Because it is so quiet, it would not be a disturbance to anyone sleeping. It does not beep when the cycle completes.

I can only think of a couple of things that are annoying. First, the hose that comes with the dryer is only about 1.5 meters long and if your vent is a little tight fit or you need to vent out of a window, it will be far too short. Also, the vent hose seemed to be an odd size compared to some of the others that I looked at and was certainly not of a good quality.

Second, the timer knob makes a ratchet sound when turning it around to the number of minutes you require. I would have preferred that it be a silent operation.

I would certainly highly recommend this tumble dryer for ease of use, low cost, and good energy factors.