I'm thinking about getting a heat pump dryer for the winter, so that I don't have to always put a clothes horse in front of the fire. Any recommendations? The Samsung look good, but I'm not sure if the current prices are any good, or if its worth waiting for a further discount on some models.
Heat pump dryer recommendations
Salamander on 07/04/2026 - 21:43
Last edited 08/04/2026 - 09:27 by 1 other user
Last edited 08/04/2026 - 09:27 by 1 other user
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This has mirrored my sentiment too when looking. The cost benefit just doesn't seem to stack. The only time I would look at them are (as you have mentioned) if there is literally no alternative and you just cannot vent a standard dryer. Thankfully we can vent, and our bog standard F&P dryer is still going strong some 24 years after we initially purchased it - not even a single fault with it yet. Its simple and it works.
I just went through this, my previous unit died - had an appliance tech out etc.
His recommendation was a Westinghouse unit from reliability and parts perspective.I ended up with one from Bunnings - couldn't pass the 5 year warranty.
It's a generic unit white label unit, tradedepot sell it under another brand but with less warranty.Would make sense to get samsung if your washer is samsung.
I got matching samsung front loader with heat pump dryer DV80T5420AW/SA a couple of years ago from Noel Leeming, from memory closer to $1000 because of some cashback deal.
I'm no expert but the current $1200 for the samsung ones seems okay. (There's a $100 off code on Samsung website). Don't forget delivery fee.
Life changing not having to hang clothes. But does shrink clothes so watch out for that.
Samsung washing machine had a terrible reputation I believe.
I snagged a Miele heat pump dryer second hand for just over $500.
It's been awesome to just chuck things into and not blink too much about the cost, and by buying a quality brand second hand it removed the sting of the upfront cost.
We have a lot of laundry due to having a newborn and using cloth nappies, so removing one chore (hanging washing) is super valuable. It's been used basically daily for over a year now.
I can't recommend them at all if you have an alternative to just vent.
Two major points for me (an ex repair/sales person)
Power savings aren't that great when you consider the extra time they take to dry.
Complexity of the machine it goes up substantially. You are looking at a few hours work to just change a broken belt/replace a bearing (which is going to be necessary eventually). Compared to 15min on a standard old "havent needed to change how it works for 30+ years" F&P dryer. Not to mention the bunch of new things that can now go wrong/wear out.
I occasionally buy a few second hand dryers to repair/reconditioned and resell this time of year cause it earns me a few $ for not a lot of effort. I have bought several heat pump/condensing dryers (often for a literal dollar)are none have been worth fixing. The closest was one that only needed a new belt - which (as above) proved exceptionally difficult to install a new belt. Plus the belt was $85