forget about hang at home or from clotheslines full of clothes, which in winter don’t dry for days. With a dryer, everything changes. It’s time to consider bringing one home. But… where? It may be the question that first comes to mind. That’s why We have gathered in this article all the common and frequently asked questions that we ask ourselves when considering the purchase of a dryer.. Space, measurements, possible locations, connections, types of dryers… Here you will find the answer to all your questions! And while you learn, we show you laundry rooms with dryers so you can take note.
© Veneta CucineWhere to locate the dryer?
In a laundry roomon a clothesline, in the bathroom, in a closet in the hallway… It is best that it is not visible, but inside a closet. Unless it is installed in a laundry room, that is, a space intended for washing, drying and ironing tasks.. In general, it is usually close to the washing machine, since the most convenient thing is that at the end of the washing machine’s washing program, the clothes go to the dryer drum. If they do not fit together because it is not possible due to the space in your house, then you will have to have a tray or basket to carry the clothes. In the image, a proposal for a washer and dryer installed in a column in a kitchen cabinet. By Veneta Cucine.
© Pia Capdevila Interior DesignWasher and dryer: together but not mixed
As usual, washing machine and dryer are in the same space, there can be two cases, one next to the other (either on the floor or at a higher height); or one on top of the other. In this case, It must be taken into account that the dryer always goes on top of the washing machine. Do you sell specific connection modules to solve the “union” of the dryer on the washing machine, because they cannot go directly on top of each other. The other option is to have a shelf thick enough to support the weight of the dryer (always less than that of the washing machine). A special shelf with a removable shelf that serves as support is also practical. In the image, laundry room with washing machine and dryer in a column, without a door that covers them, designed by Pia Capdevila Interiorismo.
© MIA StudioThe measurements of the modules or cabinets for the dryer
You should know that there are few dryers on the integration market. So if you opt for this option to place it, for example, in the kitchen, the possibilities of choice are reduced. For a conventional size dryer to fit into a closet, it must be at least 65 cm deep. This if it has a door (sliding or folding – in this case, pay attention to the space occupied by the hinges-). If the module is left open, it may be one or two centimeters shorter and the main face (buttons and door) will protrude.
The dryer has the measurements of a washing machine (60 wide x 60 deep), but it must be taken into account that the rear connections cause it to separate slightly from the wall, since the drain pipe cannot be crushed. That said, you should also know that there are some brands that offer reduced depth dryers (not integration), which can come in handy in small spaces. furniture kitchen of Santos Donosti with Siemens appliances.
© Jordi MirallesWhat types of dryers are there?
As a stand-alone appliance, the most efficient dryers They can be condensing or with a heat pump. The former condense humid air and transform it into water, which is stored in a removable tank (which must be emptied). Those that work with a heat pump use a closed circuit to dry clothes at lower temperatures. This reduces energy consumption compared to the former. So yes, are more energy efficient. And they also take better care of the garments because the temperature at which they dry is lower. Of course, the heat pump ones are higher in price.
Neither of these two dryers require external ventilation (as happens with evacuation dryers, which is another type of dryer operating system that consumes more energy). This elegant and minimalist laundry room is designed by Molins Design studio, with a washer and dryer installed under the counter.
© MIA StudioThe connections that a dryer needs for its operation
To understand the type of connections you need to install the dryer in your home, it was necessary to know the most common types of dryers because they have different requirements. Condenser dryers require only one plug. They do not require an air outlet to ventilate and the water accumulates in a tank that must be emptied after each drying cycle. Dryers that work with a heat pump also require a drain plug to evacuate the water. Here, the washer and dryer are installed in an area with terrace enclosuresuperimposed on a custom-designed Santos Barakaldo module. Miele appliances.
© Jordi CanosaOther features that dryers have
Note, of course, the energy rating from the dryer. Also in the number of programs that you have. As an important consideration when choosing a dryer, it is the capacity. There are 7, 8, and 10 kilos – the most common -. Also less and more. Below 7 kilos it is for one person or a couple. 7-8 kilos is for families of 3 people and above, for 4 or more people. Another thing you have to consider is whether the dryer has self cleaning systemwhich makes maintenance easier. It is usually found in mid- and high-range heat pump dryers. What the system does is that it uses condensed water to clean the condenser, preventing lint and other debris from accumulating in this part.
Now we explain more about this point of the maintenance of a dryer. The advantage of a self-cleaning system is that the condenser is clean and the dryer requires less energy to operate. Laundry room designed by interior designer Pia Capdevila, with the washing machine and dryer installed high up, one next to the other. With this solution, access to the drum does not require the person to bend down. Styling by Mar Gausachs.
© Elton RochaWhat clothes can be dried in the dryer?
It is not advisable to put sports clothing in the dryer due to the materials. Cotton and synthetics should always be washed in their corresponding programs. There are dryers that have specific ones for shirts, for example. Garments must be placed in the dryer upside down and with buttons fastened and zippers closed.. Before putting the clothes straight out of the dryer, check and stretch each item of clothing. You should never exceed the load level of the dryer so that everything dries properly. Have you heard about the wool balls? They are placed in the drum with the clothes and are responsible for keeping the fabrics separated, which saves drying time and also helps the clothes not to wrinkle as much. Laundry room designed by Júlia Brunet with countertop and bar to hang clothes.
© María del Valle InteriorismoTypes of dryer programs and their duration
So that the clothes come out of the dryer completely dry to put in the closet, get used to the idea that the program is long. Depending on the humidity of the clothes and the load, between 2 and 3 hours. This depends on the models, the quantity and type of clothes and the spin cycle of the washing machine. Dryers with humidity sensor, They adapt the time of the drying program to the humidity of the garments; Thus, even if the program starts in 3 hours, it can be reduced if there is a small amount of clothing and it is not very damp. There are also programs that remove moisture, although the clothes do not come out completely dry. Of course, it shortens the drying time on the clothesline (which helps you avoid musty smells indoors or clothes picking up odors).
There are also dryer models with programs that refresh clothes and eliminate odors with steam. And some models continue to move the clothes from time to time once the drying cycle is finished so that the clothes do not become excessively wrinkled if you cannot take them out immediately. Space for laundry, designed by María del Valle Interiorismo.
© Amador TorilDryer maintenance (this is important to keep in mind)
After each drying cycle, the filters must be cleaned because lint accumulates in them. If the filters are not clean, the next time you run the dryer it will not dry properly. The filters are located in the door area, they are easily removed, opened and cleaned by hand. In a dryer with a water tank (without a drain), it must be emptied. And you also have to clean the condenser grill from time to time (not every time the dryer is used). That piece is the one that cleans itself “in dryers with a self-cleaning system.” That grille is usually hidden behind a cover at the bottom of the dryer. Cleans with a brush. Erika Suberviola designs this space intended for laundry and ironing. Styling by Cristina Rodríguez Goitia.
©LGWashers and dryers in the same appliance
They are washer-dryers or also known as washer-dryers. It is a two-in-one appliance that combines washing and drying functions in a single machine.. It is a good option when there is no space to install the two appliances independent. Pictured is LG’s AI Direct Drive TM smart washer dryer. Washes up to 2kg more clothes in each wash as it has a larger drum than a washing machine with the same dimensions. And it does so with artificial intelligence at the service of washing to take special care of the fabrics (it establishes optimal drum movements depending on the type of garments). Are you worried about the expense? It offers maximum energy efficiency in washing (up to 10% more efficient than A).
And since the product that lasts the longest is the most sustainable, LG Spain has taken a step forward in the fight against planned obsolescence with the launch of a new lifetime warranty on its refrigerators and washing machines. After years of commitment and experience in the field of sustainability, durability and efficiency, the brand reinforces confidence in its appliances with a guarantee that triples their average useful life. And the reduction of electronic waste is key to taking care of our environment. This commitment to the durability of its white goods washing machines and refrigerators is aligned with the “Right to repair” promoted by the European Union (repair versus replacing to combat the current system of rapid consumption and reduce electronic waste). And beyond these actions directly related to household appliances (both with their manufacturing, transportation, use and useful life, removal and recycling), the company has a altruistic program of Sustainability 2.0 projects that fight climate changerecovering the plant, animal and marine environment.