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Advantages: Very Quiet, Efficient, Economical, Drying Options to Suit All Loads, Timer Delay
Disadvantages: More expensive to buy initially - but worth every penny ! Slightly more creases than other brands .

...happy with them. Owning the Miele has made me realise what I could have had for all these years! The Miele dryer is very efficient and has intelligent sensors. It starts off estimating how long the programme will take but then adjusts its timer to automatically suit the moisture content in the drum. This makes it very economical as it always shortens the time. I have complete control over the programme cycles. The timer delay allows for cheap rate ...
...the software as and when Miele invent new things or improve anything so it will remain up to date in future. It was easy to use and set up the first time. The instructions that came with it were very comprehensive and easy to understand. The free 5 year guarantee offer is worth £206. However, you must register with Miele within 30 days of purchase using a special downloadable form from their website to get this. I can honestly say that I am over ... 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