Clothes dryer: types, advantages, disadvantages, how to choose, how to use

Tumble dryers are used for quick and high-quality clothes drying. Especially popular are the floor, ceiling, wall and sliding model.

Principle of operation

The principle of operation of electrical devices:

• contactless tools equipped with special infrared sensors that are activated when you put your hands under the work area. The degree of sensitivity of the sensor is adjusted by the control device.

These dryers are considerably save stock mechanical device due to the automatic engine actuation.

• contact dryers actuated button and operate on a timer set. The devices are easily adjusted for the desired operating mode, regulate the hot air temperature and time.

Types of clothes dryers

Classification on the basis of the work:

• Conventional. Analogs of standard linen ropes used for unfolding and proper drying things. Floor stand, ceiling, hanging, outdoor, wall construction.

To save space in the room used by folding devices. Such dryers are cheap and easy to care for.

• Electrical. It not only serves as a place to dry clothes, but also provide the necessary temperature conditions for drying.

Such devices consume electricity, so their service is expensive. Using the devices actually in the winter season.

Classification by purpose:

• Ceiling. Classical models, which are placed high above the ceiling can be lowered below if necessary. Made of aluminum or steel, and are covered by the special structures that protect from rust and corrosion.
• Wall. Stand-mounted and folding equipment. Folding clothes dryer on the balcony made up of two parts, one of which is fixed to the wall. The second slide is joined by special hooks.

The advantage of such structures - space savings, minus - is kept small load.

Dryers accordion - hardy and strong, can withstand considerable weight loads, perform the function of the holder for towels, Used in the bathroom or laundry room.

Dryers-lifts - powerful devices that are suitable for installation on balconies and loggias.

• Floor. Model-like ironing board. If necessary, they can be placed in any convenient location in the room, in the bathroom, on the balcony. Plus the portable design, which develop after use.
• Suspended. Used in small spaces. Folding dryers are installed directly on the bath, battery or interior doors.
• street. Are set to dry clothes on the street. Advantages: energy saving, natural freshness underwear and quick drying. The downside is that the street dryers ineffective in the winter time.

Classification by type:

• Folding. Products consisting of two movable elements are connected, are more common among floor constructions. Compact, they can fold and unfold, suitable for transportation.

Horizontal models, which are arranged parallel to the floor, suitable for installation on the balcony. Small vertical structures withstand high loads, are mounted in the bathrooms.

• Sliding. Used in rooms where there is little free space (bath, balcony), usually a wall model. Plus products - increasing the effective length if necessary.

Inertia models consist of a container with a drum. Retaining strap, retractable 4 mm, is fixed on the opposite wall hooks. When removing the rope strap will automatically return to the drum.

Design protected from dust, functionality and efficiency. Minus products is that the rope becomes inflexible with time. Console models are put forward by 50 cm, they can be easily removed from the wall.

• "Liana". Mounted on balconies, it consists of two arms with rollers which are fixed with screws, and ropes with cuttings and twigs.

Classification of material:

• aluminum. The material is lightweight and inexpensive, but not strong enough, during operation is oxidized and turns black, which leads to the appearance of spots on clean underwear.
• Steel. Design with a high proportion of expensive. Stainless steel does not corrode, conventional designs require special moisture barrier.
• Plastic. Products with small size, so can not withstand heavy loads, strength inferior to other materials.

• Wood. Models pleasing in appearance, strong, but the product will have to handle special compounds which contain phosphorus, fluorine, chlorine and nitrogen.
• combined. The use of multiple materials is due to the desire of manufacturers to establish a balance between quality and price of the dryer. Often there are aluminum model with a steel base.

Characteristics

• The total working surface. It indicates the maximum permissible load device. The greater the rate of the total length of the bars of the dryer in the expanded form, so it is heavier and more expensive.

Models with a little work surface used for drying clothes, but they are inconvenient to dry coverlets or sheets.

• The number of bars. This figure indicates the dimensions of the unfolded form.

  Models with many bars save space in the room, but no less functional than bulky products with a wide working surface.

• Number of levels. Tier dryer are a few bars that are arranged in parallel and are at the same height.

Construction with 1-2 tiers found in folding horizontal dryers are used to dry a wide product, three- and The four-model - vertical folding type devices are suitable for drying large number of small things.

On the number of tiers depends on price and weight. Stacked dryer saves space in the room.

• Maximum load. It indicates the maximum permissible weight of the laundry is dried on the device.

Wall model can withstand from 5 to 10 kg, suspended - from 5 to 20 kg, the maximum load on the floor products - 20 kg, on the ceiling - 25 kg. Electric drying designed to dry laundry weighing 15 to 35 kg.

Additional functions

• The side wings - folding shelf in outdoor models that increase the dryer capacity, laid out on a work surface, so do not take up much space.

To save space, lock the wings in an inclined position.

• drying shoes - model, equipped with special pads. Such structures are convenient and functional. Special heaters used for drying shoes placed inside the shoe or shoes.
• Installation on a bath - function is provided in the floor drying, these are special devices for securing the structure to the bath legs. Such models are roomy, compact and easy to use.
• castors - found in heavy-tier structure, ensures the movement of the dryer. Made of plastic, rubber, metal, rubber.

The wheels are moving in different directions: forward, backward or on its axis, which is useful when cornering. Catchers - devices that prevent the dryer roll on the floor or other surface.

• Holder for hangers - holes in the ends of the rods or stands, which are used for ease of drying. Free additional space for the working surface, provide structural stability.
• Protection against accidental closing - locking devices that secure against folding dryer if it has many lingerie.

Equipment

Complete with the clothes dryer usually go:

• screws;
• Wall plate;
• mount ceiling;
• brackets;
• rollers;
• rod;
• instruction;
• technical certificate.

accessories

Among the accessories for dryers:

• clothespins;
• plastic laundry baskets;
• clothesline;
• mesh for drying;
• locks;
• packing box.

properties

Feature floor dryers for laundry

• functional, applied on a balcony in the house, on the street;
• for the installation does not require additional fastening;
• models are equipped with wheels for easy transport;
• easy to move;
• with a wide working area;
• manufactured products with multiple tiers;
• withstand severe stress;
• durable, wear-resistant;
• high specific gravity;
• It takes a lot of storage space.

Features wall products

• require additional fixing to the wall;
• are installed in the space;
• easy to use;
• Compact and functional;
• do not move;
• easy installation;
• can withstand small loads;
• over time, the product rope sag;
• Installation requires reliable fastening.

Features ceiling structures

• withstand high loads;
• with wide area for drying clothes;
• the complexity of installation are required fasteners;
• save space;
• suitable for drying large laundry;
• a corrosion resistant coating;
• installed on the balcony;
• not suitable for drying small items.

Features suspended dryers for laundry

• set in a convenient location;
• do not take up a lot of space;
• easily transported;
• after drying clothes removed;
• used for drying of small things;
• small working area;
• Easy to install and use;
• instability.

Features outdoor models

• high specific gravity;
• complexity in storage;
• functional, used to dry large and small things;
• resistant, durable;
• can withstand heavy loads;
• guarantee fresh scent products after drying;
• allow to dry large and small things;
• used in warm weather and low humidity.

Benefits

Pros floor dryers for laundry

• functionality, the use of structures on the balcony in the house and on the street;
• They do not require special hardware;
• ease of use, installation;
• withstand severe stress;
• allow to dry clothes with high specific gravity.

Advantages wall products

• compactness and functionality;
• ease of use;
• easy installation;
• space saving.

Benefits ceiling structures

• save space;
• withstand high loads;
• models with a wide working area;
• suitable for drying large laundry;
• have a corrosion-resistant coating.

Pros suspended dryers for laundry

• do not take up much space in space;
• easily transported;
• Easy to install and use.

Advantages of street models

• can withstand heavy loads;
• strength, stability of the construction;
• It ensures complete drying of the product and the fresh smell;
• allow to dry large and small things.

disadvantages

Cons floor dryers for laundry

• large, weighty structure;
• you need a lot of storage devices even disassembled.

Disadvantages wall products

• designed for small loads;
• over time, the rope will begin to sag;
• require additional bracing.

Cons ceiling structures

• them difficult to hang smaller items of laundry;
• need additional fastening (fasteners);
• the complexity of the installation and transportation.

Disadvantages suspended dryers for laundry

• can withstand small loads;
• model unstable and fragile.

Cons street models

• It requires a lot of storage structures;
• not ensure drying under a high humidity, frost.

How to choose a tumble dryer

• To start with the fact of what things need clothes dryer. If you are going to dry the sheets and long blankets, Then take the ceiling model. For drying small items suitable wall or removable dryers.
• Decide on the location for the dryer: bathroom, balcony, indoor, outdoor. Wall units are used in separate designated areas in a room, ceiling structures installed on the balcony, floor - in the bathroom.
• Choose products that are not afraid of moisture and temperature variations, with anticorrosive properties. Suitable such material in painted steel, aluminum, other metals, plastics, wood.

• Consider the possibility of installation of the dryer in the house. To save space prefer folding and sliding constructions, which if necessary increase the working area.
• Choosing a model that require fixing devices, consider the type of carrier base of the wall. It should be made of brick or concrete.
• Pay attention to the packaging of the goods, the more accessories, the better (clips, clamps). Properly matched elements provide a perfect seal and resistance to the wall structure.

Exploitation

• Installing dryer choose a location with low air humidity. If the structure is mounted in the bathroom, then put her out of the shower and bath.
• Before using the dryer, wipe the surface of the product with a damp cloth, follow design purity. If it appeared rust or chipped, it is not recommended to dry the laundry on it, because it may be contaminated or shed.

• Often not recommended to fold and unfold, sliding and portable design, due to this mechanism may occur loosening and failure of the dryer.
• For purification of electric devices used cloth or soft brush, with which the edge of the duct are cleaned, the side wall of the dryer.

After closure cleaning wipe the surface with a soft cloth. You can not use abrasive cleaners or substances with chlorine.

• To prevent damage to floor models hang heavy things on the edge of the dryer, they are more durable and can withstand heavy loads.
• When buying an electric dryer pay attention to its attachment, as a rule, these models operate with minimal noise.

It is better if the device is equipped with a thermostat. Mount design can only be perfectly flat floor.

Guarantee

Warranty on the dryer for linen - from 1 to 10 years depending on the manufacturer. Free service is subject to availability of the sales receipt or the warranty card.

Presentation should be maintained.

The warranty does not, in such cases:

• traces design wear;
• if misuse of goods;
• repairs are produced by non-specialists;
• by deformation or fastening of the structure itself;
• traces of mechanical damage;
• when exposed to chemicals;
• when making design changes.

malfunctions

Recommendations for repair of mechanical devices:

1. Carrying out repairs or replacement of parts of floor devices, pay attention to the distance between the slats (not less than 7 cm). The more space between them, the longer it will dry the laundry.
2. If you have a tumble dryer with one hand pulled away borehole, bend the string a little more than 90 degrees, pull and reinsert it into the hole.
3. If you stretched or torn rope should be replaced with a new one (sold skeins of 20-60 meters). Need to untwist the structure, remove the lugs and carefully pull the rope.

Recommendations for repair of electric dryers:

• If the motor does not work, restart the dryer. Unplug the unit for 10 minutes, press the execute button.
• Before you begin to repair, remove the dryer from the power supply and disconnect the ground wire.
• To clean the outlet need to disconnect the ring opening and remove the fibers from the inner flap. We purify this place brush remove various fiber holes.

• We examine the lining. To do this, hold the cloth near the doorway when the dryer if it is flying, it is advisable to replace the gasket. If the dryer is not working, clean the door latch and the door handle.
• Check the start button: remove the control panel, take the Volt, apply it to the two terminals, disable, and press the power button.

If the arrow of the device will change the situation, then, you need a replacement. If the device indicates 0, then the problem is not in the switch.

• Inspect the thermostat. To do this, remove the back panel of the dryer, apply the probes Volt to each terminal on the instrument.
• Replace the motor belt. Removing the front cover and the drum from the housing, remove the fibers by cleaner. If the tensioner does not rotate, replace it. If the motor is running, but the drum is not spinning, then wrap the new belt around the engine pulley.

manufacturers

Art Moon

company products are made from environmentally friendly materials with good runnability. Mark produces goods affordable price sector.

Clothes dryer firm durable, strong, with the original design. The products are certified according to international standards. The official Russian-language website not.

Brand manufactures products for the kitchen and home. NOME Series provides solutions for the household:

• mats,
• laundry dryer,
• ironing board,
• hangers.

KITCHEN series includes kitchen utensils:

• knives,
• Cutlery,
• glass lids.

Tumble dryers are presented stable and durable outdoor structures. The products are certified, an acceptable value for the price range and quality of goods.

The company produces accessories for kitchen and bathroom. company's products are represented in trash cans, garbage bags, bread bins, containers, clothes dryer, which feature stylish design and good technical properties.

It is produced in several functional variants. Among them:

1) Dryer umbrella - folding design that revolves around its axis, and rises to the desired height;

2) dryers made of stainless steel - corrosion resistant coated models that take up little space, equipped with shelves for drying delicate items.

The company is engaged in production of ironing boards, ladders and clothes dryers. Floor models with one or two tiers to save space, set on a balcony or in the bathroom.

Products covered with a layer of steel or plastic, folded compactly, not subject to corrosion and mechanical damage. Steel ropes for drying length of 18 m with a wide work surface provide a high-quality dry larger items.

For the stability of the dryer used stand.

The Swiss company, a manufacturer of ironing boards, clothes dryers, ladders, household aluminum and steel ladders. Products are presented in different colors, it has a modern design.

Dryers for clothes company withstand heavy loads, they have a wide work surface, equipped with convenient rollers to protect the floor from scratches. Prices correspond to the quality of goods.

The Italian company is engaged in production of household goods:

• drying laundry,
• ironing board,
• ladders,
• floor hangers,
• Serving tables.

Products are made of wood. The range includes containers and cabinets for shoes, children's furniture, gift sets.

Sliding dryers ilLenzuoliere or Gulliver suited for private houses, and compact products Series Fan fit into small spaces.

Ironing board loStiro collection have a cabinet shape with retractable equipment produced special stools ironing Regolo.

The company is engaged in production of goods for the home. Products represented by ironing boards, shopping carts, bags, clothes dryer, accessories.

Among dryers highlighted sliding, floor, hanging, and wall street design, characterized by a reliable fastening. To save space used sliding model.

brand products have environmental certification (ISO 14001) and certification (SA 8000). Ironing boards, ergonomic and easy to use. There are models with a standard configuration, a larger and compact versions.

Available in bags, carts, ladders, hangers, clothes tanks, loading arms, which allow you to organize the storage of linen.

Hausmann

company's products are represented dryer, containers for food storage, buckets, brushes for cleaning floors and windows, folding wardrobes for clothes.

Dryers are available in a clamshell form, so save space in the room, resistant and easy to care for. The length of the strips of linen - 20 meters. Wardrobes for clothes wear-resistant, have a variety of colors.

Tanks for the storage of bulk products in different shapes and color variations can be purchased separately or in a set. Utensils made of high-quality eco-friendly materials.

Brushes and squeegee marks are made of high-tech plastics, have replaceable nozzles microfiber.

The company manufactures quality products, offering original design and modern design.

Products represented by non-electrical household appliances, dryer, ironing board, brushes for cleaning things hangers for ties and belts.

Products manufactured with advanced technology, thought out to the smallest detail, ergonomic and easy to care for. Made of durable plastic, synthetic rubber and microfiber so durable, robust and reliable.

The company guarantees the quality of the product, the price matches the quality of the goods.

The company has been producing household appliances for home, health and beauty products. The company's products is ergonomic, functional, environmentally friendly, the production technology is constantly being improved.

Products made of tempered glass quality German ceramics, stainless steel. Tumble dryers are stable, durable and reliable. The company guarantees the quality of products, has a low defect rate.

The acceptable ratio of the pricing policy and quality goods.

Leader in arms sales and accessories for household appliances has been producing custom consoles for audio and video remote control, home. The advantage of the company - a combination of European safety and Italian design.

The products are made of durable materials: thick tempered glass, aluminum, black panels. Brackets have a robust design, fit perfectly into the interior.

Products represented by storage systems products for the kitchen, hanging shelves for kitchen and bathroom. The products have a protective coating that protects the inner surface of the furniture from scuffs and scratches.

The company specializes in the manufacture of household goods group. Products represented by ironing boards, ladders and stairs, stools and dryers, furniture for relaxation.

Sell ​​products for children: sled, sled, carriages, baby kit (table, chairs), easels. In manufacture the high-quality materials and advanced technologies. Dryers for brand clothes are durable, resistant, with reliable fastening.

Zalger

The German firm has been producing goods for the house: clothes dryers, ironing boards, bathroom accessories. brand products are durable, resistant to wear, secure fit.

Among the models - classical dryer on wheels for bulky clothes, curtain, bed linenTablecloths. The official Russian-language website not.