Vented dryers
Why did Coolblue stop selling vented dryers?
As you know, Coolblue has one goal: to make customers happy. We do this by helping you make the right choice for a dryer. In addition to creating a smile, we also like to think about the environment. That is why we no longer sell drain dryers. These dryers use the most energy with energy label C: an average of € 115 per year. This is almost 3 times as much as the energy consumption of an A+++ heat pump dryer.
What do I buy now?
Instead of a vented dryer you now have a choice of a condenser dryer or a heat pump dryer. The drain method only works slightly differently. With a condenser and heat pump dryer, the moisture from your laundry ends up in a reservoir. It is important that you often empty this. If you don't feel like doing this, connect a condensation drain hose to the water drain. Because of this you never have to empty the condensation tray. Although the dryers work the same, they also have differences. You can find this in the table below.
Condenser dryers vs. heat pump dryers
| Condenser dryers | Heat pump dryers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drain options | Water reservoir/condensation drain hose | Water reservoir/condensation drain hose | |
| Purchase price | Average | High | |
| Energy consumption | High | Low | |
| Drying temperature | High | Low | |
| Better for your laundry | No (due to high temperature) | Yes (due to low temperature) |
Conclusion
Condenser dryer
Do you want a cheaper dryer that dries quickly, but still uses more energy than a heat pump dryer? Then choose a condenser dryer. The high temperature is not as good for your clothes and the environment, though.
Heat pump dryer
Do you prefer an energy-efficient dryer that's good for your clothes and the environment because of the low temperature? Then buy a heat pump dryer. This is the most energy-efficient dryer there is. You save a lot of energy every year.
