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LG RC8015A review
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LG claims that even the most delicate materials are in safe hands in its RC8015A condenser dryer, which uses sensors to adapt the drying time and heat according to each load. But does this make the RC8015A tumble dryer good for your clothes and your energy bills? We packed it off to our lab to find out.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test date | 24 June 2011 |
Type
|
Condenser |
| Maximum dryer capacity (kg)
|
8.0 |
| Maximum synthetics load (kg)
|
4.0 |
| Size hxwxd (cm)
|
85x60x68 |
| Energy use | |
| Energy label
|
B |
| Energy costs (£)
|
120 |
| Features | |
| Vent or condenser hose is supplied.
|
Yes |
| Exhaust position
|
N/a |
| Sensor drying
|
Yes |
| Delayed start
|
Yes |
| Empty water light
|
Yes |
| Reversible door
|
No |
| Remaining program time display
|
Yes |
| Check lint filter light
|
Yes |
LG RC8015A
- Launch date: May 2010
- Type: Condenser
- Which? score:
| 365 Electrical | £454.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliances Online | £455.00 | |
| Appliance Deals | £455.00 | |
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Type
Vented dryers expel damp air, while condenser dryers collect moisture from the clothes.
Maximum dryer capacity (kg)
The maximum dry weight of washing that can be dried by the machine.
Maximum synthetics load (kg)
For man-made fabrics, such as acrylics, which need more space to tumble-dry without creasing.
Size hxwxd (cm)
The dimensions of the tumble dryer. You need to leave some space around it and, in particular, avoid covering any vents.
Energy label
The energy-class given by the manufacturer for energy efficiency. 'A' is the most efficient, 'G' the least efficient. These depend on the program the manufacturer nominated to test. So, if youre concerned about energy consumption, check it against our energy measurements.
Energy costs (£)
Annual energy costs based on drying 3 full-capacity loads per week
Vent or condenser hose is supplied.
Whether the dryer is supplied with an exhaust hose or plumbing hose for disposing of condensed water.
Exhaust position
The position of the exhaust air outlet, where the hose would be connected.
Sensor drying
Whether the dryer automatically senses when the washing is dry.
Delayed start
Whether starting the dryer can be delayed useful if you want to take advantage of cheap-rate electricity. If the machine will be turned on while unattended, make sure a smoke alarm is fitted nearby.
Empty water light
Applies to condenser dryers only. It indicates when you need to empty the water reservoir.
Reversible door
Whether the door can be hung to open either to the left or to the right.
Remaining program time display
Whether the remaining time to the end of the program is displayed. On timer models, this can be read from the dial. Sensor models may have a digital display of the probable duration, and indicate which phase of drying they are currently engaged in.
Check lint filter light
Indicates when the lint filter needs to be cleaned.
