• Depending on the space available for the appliance, different models of different sizes and capacities are available. When selecting a tumble dryer, the needs of the household should also be taken into account to ensure that the amount of laundry washed matches the capacity of the tumble dryer.
• It is also important to pay attention to the energy label. It allows you to compare appliances and provides information on noise levels, maximum load capacity and other parameters.
• If a room doesn’t have good sound insulation, one of the main parameters for the selection of the appliance is its noise level. For tumble dryers, it is mostly similar: 60 to 65 decibels.
• Like washing machines, tumble dryers have two types of loading: top-loading and front-loading. Top-loading tumble dryers are more suitable for smaller rooms and they also have a smaller capacity.
• Buying an electric tumble dryer with a moisture sensor is preferable. The sensor will turn the appliance off, preventing over-drying and unnecessary electricity use. When using an electric tumble dryer without a humidity sensor, the drying mode must be adjusted to avoid over-drying of the laundry and excessive electricity consumption.

To avoid having to guess how long it will take to dry your laundry, many appliances have an automatic drying cycle function. Instead of relying on a set drying time, this function determines the drying time depending on the humidity. Selecting a tumble dryer with programme control enables the user to dry different fabrics better. It can provide fast drying for everyday garments at high temperatures, and gentle drying at lower temperatures, especially for delicate fabrics. Other programmes to consider:

• Delayed start function – sets the time when the appliance starts;
• Dewrinkle setting – cold air is fed into the tank when drying is complete.