Energy-saving appliances Energy-saving tumble dryers
Choose an A-rated tumble dryer to save energy and money
Tumble dryers typically use a lot of energy, so it's important to choose carefully if you want to avoid spending a fortune on drying your clothes.
Which? has tested dozens of tumble dryers, and we rate each model for energy use.
You can find out how each model performs in our main tumble dryers review. Use the 'Compare features' tool and select the 'Energy Use' tab.
Top energy-saving tumble dryers
The top energy-saving tumble dryers we've tested include both gas and electric models. Which? members can log in to reveal our recommendations in the table below.
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Tumble dryer running costs
At Which? our in-depth testing shows different tumble dryers can cost between £38 and £131 a year to run.
You can find out how much each tumble dryer we've tested will cost you in energy each year - and over its lifetime - using our tumble dryer energy costs calculator tool.
The tool makes it easy to compare different machines and shows that in some cases a more expensive model - that's more energy efficient - will cost less to own in the long run than a cheaper energy guzzler.
Energy-saving tumble dryer features
A-rated tumble dryers use the lowest amount of energy and are the most cost-efficient electric dryers to use.
Gas tumble dryers
Gas is a cheaper fuel than electricity, making gas-powered dryers a good energy-saving alternative to a standard electric tumble dryer.
Heat pump technology
Heat pump technology works like 'a fridge in reverse', reusing the heat from the extracted damp air to heat the drum. By reusing the heat, heat pump dryers reduce the amount of energy needed to dry clothes and cut the cost of drying.
For top tips on how to use your tumble dryer in the most efficient way, check out our energy-saving tumble dryer video.
- Choose the best dryer for you with our tumble dryers reviews
- Check out our guide to eco-friendly washing machines
- Find out how The Big Switch could help you get the best energy deal
