Tumble Dryers > Bosch Tumble Dryers > Freestanding > 250 GBP to 349 GBP

Advantages: lots - read the review!
Disadvantages: not sure how durable fluff filter will be

...models I opted for this Bosch machine, largely, I have to say, based on its energy efficiency rating (B - don't think there are any dryers out there ranking A, not that I found anyway) and the reliability/durability of the Bosch brand. Yes, it was undoubtedly more expensive than a lot of others on the market but I felt it would be money well spent. So, was I right? It's still early days for me to comment on reliability but I am impressed by a number ...
...in my opinion, the machine will automatically switch off when your load has reached the level of dryness you selected and not just run and run until the programme has finished. * Choice of "dryness levels" - iron dry (i.e. still pretty damp), cupboard dry (ready to go into the airing cupboard/slightly damp), very dry (just right/ready to wear) or extra dry (not tried this yet). * Super large drum able to take 7kg of washing and with rubber paddles ... Read review

Advantages: Condensor - no need to vent, sensor dryer, anti-crease
Disadvantages: expensive

...dryer, but I do. Better make sure my husband doesn't read this.. Of course my SIL's is brand new, so we can't comment on reliability. Bosch are usually brilliant though, so here's hoping. It would be great if another reviewer who'd had one for a few years could comment. ... Read review

Advantages: Amazingly clever, simple and reliable
Disadvantages: Frighteningly expensive

...85cm Width - 60cm Depth - 60cm Energy Rating - C Drum - 7kg Again, Bosch have made a product worth the money, and i'll keep buying them for the hassle free life it gives me. Summary: If bosch made cars they'd be this simple and reliable! ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use, automatic sensor drying, anti crease function, timer function
Disadvantages: none

...The Basics The John Lewis JLDV02 is a vented tumble dryer. This means that the exhaust gases leave the machine via a tube which should be connected to an outside wall or window. The machine is white and it does not contain a glass door. The door is square/oblong but the hole to the inside is circular. The door contains one of the fluff filters, the other being at the bottom of the opening. The machine has a digital display and a dial is used to ...
...is available for £279 from John Lewis and has free delivery. The JLDV08 has a maximum load of 7 kg which is 1 kg more than my model. Like my model it is also a Which? best buy. If you are looking for a vented tumble dryer then I can completely recommend this one from John Lewis. Technical Specifications Dimension (h x w x d): 85cm x 60 cm x 58 cm Max Load: Cotton & Linen 6 kg, Synthetics 3 kg Drum volume: 108 litres Consumptions: cotton cupboard ... Read review

Advantages: Large 7kg capacity, cheap, easy to use.
Disadvantages: 'C' energy rating, but that appears to be the norm.

...The machine is made by Indesit and comes with a twelve month warranty with an option to extend. The instruction manual is so simple even I, a man, can understand and follow them. It also contains a trouble-shooting guide and contact numbers. We've used the machine from new since 28 August 2008 and are very impressed with its drying time and capacity and have encountered no problems thus far. It is extremely cheap for a condenser dryer (as opposed ...
...as £165.10 from Pixmania (plus delivery). As always, the silver version is more expensive, but you can pick that up for £205 (free delivery) from Whitebox.co.uk. In terms of noise, I don't find it too bad and is certainly no louder than similar models. When you've children, as we have, and the British weather, a tumble dryer is a necessary evil. On my experience so far, I would definitely recommend this. Gary. ... Read review