What are vented and condenser dryers? Pros and cons of each type?

On stormy days, owning a clothes dryer is a wonderful thing. Let’s see lassho.edu.vn with 2 popular dryer lines on the market today: vent drying and condensing dryer.

Vented dryer

What is a vented dryer?

Vented dryers are dryers that use a thermistor to heat the air. The fan in the dryer will blow through the resistor bar to push hot air into the drying chamber to make the water in the clothes evaporate faster.

This process takes place continuously and the hot air carrying moisture will be released to the outside through the vent.

Characteristic

Ventilated dryers work on the same principle as thermal dryers , so this type of dryer uses less energy and saves energy than other models on the market.

Moreover, vented dryers usually have a fairly simple structure , so when damaged, The cost of repair as well as replacement of accessories will be much cheaper than the condenser dryer.

However, you need to place the dryer in a well-ventilated place so that the steam escapes does not affect the surrounding items. Therefore, if you install this device in the house, it will be quite inconvenient because, you have to install an additional steam pipe to the outside.

Advantage:

• The cost is cheaper than the condenser dryer lines. With just 7 – 10 million VND, you can own a dryer with famous brands such as: LG, Electrolux, Toshiba, …
• More energy efficient than condenser dryers.

Defect:

• Usually there is only one filter. If the filter is not cleaned regularly, it will cause dirt to accumulate inside, even causing extremely dangerous fire and explosion.
• Ventilation dryers should only be used when the house is large and airy.

Condensation dryer

What is a condenser dryer?

Condensing dryer is a type of dryer that uses condensation technology in the drying process. This technology has the effect of retaining steam during the drying process and condensing it into water inside the condenser chamber (condenser chamber).

The water after being condensed will flow down to the condensate tank below.

It is thanks to this technology that the condenser dryer will not need to install an additional exhaust pipe like conventional dryers, which is both safe and can be installed anywhere in the house you want.

Characteristic

The condenser dryer has some of the following characteristics:

• No exhaust pipe required.
• There is a condensate tank located inside the machine.
• There is no steam coming out of the machine, so it is very safe to use.
• Compact, handy design can be installed easily anywhere in the house.

Besides the above-mentioned features, this machine also has another feature that its price is relatively high compared to conventional dryers. Compared with the same features and brands, most condenser dryers are more expensive than conventional dryers from 2 to 5 million VND (updated to May 2021).

Advantage:

• Compact , flexible design, no need to install additional vents, suitable for families with modest area.
• Installation costs are cheaper than vented dryers because no additional hoses are required.
• The heat does not escape directly, safe for families with children and pets.

Defect:

• The price is higher than the vented dryer from 2 to 5 million VND if compared with the same segment or brand.
• There are many details and parts inside, so it will be difficult to repair and the cost of replacement is also high.

Comparison of vented and condenser dryers

Comparison table between vented dryer and condenser dryer

	Vented dryer	Condensation dryer
How to install	It is necessary to install the exhaust pipe (if the machine is placed indoors). Attention should be paid to the place of the machine: must be placed in a well-ventilated place.	Easy installation. Safe to use, can be easily installed anywhere in the house.
How to clean	The filter needs to be cleaned regularly.	Condensation in the container causes some cleaning time after drying is complete.
The ability to wash and dry	Self-adjusting drying time. Anti-twist with reverse drying technology.	No need to worry about drying time with the drying timer function. Handy with separate drying mode for high-grade wool. No more unpleasant odors clinging to clothes with modern deodorizing drying technology.
Does it consume electricity?	Save electricity.	More power is needed for the condenser, so it consumes more electricity.
Price	Low price.	High price.
Repair and replacement costs	Low cost of repair and replacement.	There are many details and parts inside, so it will be difficult to repair and the cost of replacement is also high.

Should I buy a vented or condenser dryer?

In general, each line of dryers has its own advantages and disadvantages, so buying a condenser or vented dryer depends quite a bit on the individual conditions of the consumer.

If the budget for buying your dryer is not much, does not have small children and does not require extra features such as separate drying programs for each type of fabric, air filter technology, etc., then you should choose the type of machine. vent drying for savings.

When buying this type of dryer, you should pay attention to choose a cool location, easy to install the vent pipe for the machine.

If you have limited space in your home, you can put a vented dryer on top of a front-loading washing machine, which can save a lot of space.

Or you can choose a condenser dryer when you live in an apartment, a house with limited space, a lot of pets, and especially a home with small children.

Thus, lassho.edu.vn has introduced to you the two most popular dryers today, which are vented dryers and condensate dryers. Hopefully with this article, you will have more experience to choose to buy yourself a suitable dryer for the wet rainy season.