The Wpro Universal Tumble Dryer Condensor Box transforms your vented tumble dryer into a condenser tumble dryer. It helps to to prevent dust deposits on interior walls and reduces condensation in the drum by channelling hot air into a container, which later can be emptied.
The WPro UCD002 Tumble Dryer Condenser Box transforms your vented tumble dryer into a condenser tumble dryer. The WPro UCD002 is simple to use and enables the use of a vented tumble dryer without exterior venting.
The answer to the question, “Can I safely run my dryer without a vent?” is simply, No. You cannot safely run a dryer without a vent. It's not safe.
Energy use
We've previously found condenser dryers to not be very energy efficient. Along with older vented varieties, they use around three times more energy to dry a load than their heat pump counterparts. This means vented and condenser dryers cost more to run in the long term than a heat pump.
Air-vented dryers draw air from the room in which they are installed, heat it and lead it through the humid clothing in the drum to evaporate the moisture. The humid air is then expelled to the external environment. Air-vented dryers thus require an exhaust to the outside, making them less practical.
A vented tumble dryer will be more cost effective than a condenser in both the purchase and running stages, if you are able to find somewhere to run the hose externally. It will also dry your clothes more quickly than a condenser dryer, as it is not required to spend time converting the hot air into water.
Condenser Tumble Dryer
condenser tumble dryers are the more popular type of tumble dryer. These appliances do not have a vent to expel moisture. The hot air is moved to a tank or a reservoir where the moisture is condensed into water (vapour to liquid) usually under the machine.
Vented dryers use about a fifth less energy than a condensed dryer would use to dry a full load, but if you have a super energy efficient dryer with a heat pump then they are even more efficient.
Vented are usually quicker but use more power because they are constantly drawing in fresh air which is then heated. They tend to work best in hot dry conditions (But if it's hot and dry why not hang the washing out). Condenser driers circulate the air within the unit so less heating is requ...
For this reason, you will need to install it near a window, door, or have a vent fitted through an external wall to allow the condensation to be released. There is more freedom regarding where you position your condenser dryer because it does not require a hose.
The tumble dryer gives off heat to the surroundings and if the heat hits cold walls, windows, etc., condensation/moisture will form on the cold surfaces. (It is the air humidity in the room which condenses.) Make sure that the tumble dryer is located in a room with a temperature of around 20°C.
There are three main types of tumble dryers: condenser tumble dryers, heat pump tumble dryers and vented tumble dryers. The main difference between these appliances is the way each model extracts hot air.
A great benefit of condenser dryers vs vented dryers is that condenser tumble dryers can be installed anywhere. This is because, unlike vented dryers, they don't need a hose attachment to vent moisture outside.
Vented and standard condenser dryers don't require any plumbing. However, some condenser and heat pump models offer a direct drain option, which requires a connection to a nearby drain pipe. If your model has this feature, you'll need to connect it to a suitable drainage point, similar to a washing machine.
Don't place the tumble dryer on carpet: The dryer will get hot and fluff can catch in the carpet pile which is a fire risk.
Condenser Tumble Dryers
They actually take longer to dry clothes making them less efficient and can be more expensive than a vented dryer to purchase. And you'll need to empty out the water tank regularly.
If your main priority is speed and you're less concerned about energy efficiency a vented model is probably the best option for you, especially if you already have a hole in the outside wall from a previous dryer.
Condenser tumble dryer running costs
Condenser tumble dryers collect moisture in a reservoir that needs emptying after each cycle. They're slightly more energy-efficient than vented models, using about 5.2 kWh for a full load cycle. At current rates, this equates to roughly £1.27 per cycle.
You should clear out the filter and empty the water tank after every cycle. As for a deep clean, including washing the drum and condenser unit, it depends on how much you use your dryer. If you use it every day, monthly is enough. If you use it more than once a day, clean it every one to two weeks.
A vented tumble dryer releases hot, moist air through a hose, which needs to be directed outside. If the garage lacks proper ventilation or if the venting is not correctly installed, it can lead to moisture buildup, mould, and mildew.
As long as there is ventilation in the cupboard it will work fine. The machine needs to "suck" in fresh air and "push" out moist air (the condenser doesn't take 100% moisture out so there's always a little moisture in the expelled air). Either the cupboard door ajar or a vent in the door will allow it to work fine.
A conventional condenser dryer uses a heating element to warm the drum and dry the clothing. Drying at a lower temperature, and therefore using less energy, a heat pump tumble dryer takes slightly longer to dry the clothing but at a lower cost. This also means the drying cycle is kinder on your clothes.
Depending on how much you use your dryer, you should aim to clean the condenser every one to three months. Although it doesn't need external ventilation, you should still make sure your dryer is placed in a well-ventilated area.