Tumble Dryers > Freestanding Tumble Dryers > 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: easy to use large capacity
Disadvantages: None so far

Having just bought a Zanussi ZWF12070 washing machine, which I have already review I decided as my Hotpoint tumble drier was playing up (again) I used to trust Hotpoint (not any more) I would invest in a Zanussi machine in light of the excellent performance of the above washer I chose the ZDC67550W A bit about the company The company was formed in Italy way back n 1916 and thus is well established The Company rapidly grew from a handful of employees ...
...have now built a dedicated centre whose aim is constantly developing and improving their range of products. It became part of the Electrolux group in 1980 and still goes from strength to strength and is dedicated to making those routine jobs easier and more efficient What is the ZDC67550W This is what is classed as a condenser drier the advantage of this over the vented type of drier is that it can be situated any where without having messy vent ... Read review

Advantages: Dries quickly and quietly.
Disadvantages: Condensed moisture leaks everywhere.

It does away with the need to empty the condenser chamber or duct to outside. Very simple to plumb in to existing plumbing and it's very easy to use. It does the job of drying extremely well, and quietly too. However ... We are on our second HHD780X in as many months. The first 'leaked' steam which then condenses everywhere, including inside the dryers enclosure, so we had water everywhere. Seals, ducts and drum were replaced a few times, but ...
...isn't any better! We're now waiting for a return call to find out what can be done in order to sort out the problem, so it's fingers crossed that the problem can be sorted! ******************************************* UPDATE Our 3rd machine works perfectly! Yippee! Ratings have been adjusted accordingly. ... Read review

Advantages: Quiet, low energy consumption
Disadvantages: Unusable, as door latch disintegrates after a few hours.

...the new machine unsable. Hoover sent out a repairman, who said the component hadn't been fitted properly when the machine was built, and who said that he'd not encountered the problem before. He refitted it and said that it should all be fine. The same component has just collapsed again after four days of use. I should add that I'm the only person in the house who uses the machine, and I'm a careful user - i.e. I don't slam doors etc! I am now ... Read review