Alone due to the energy consumption, we came to the conclusion it is to be a heat pump dryer, as this technology is significantly more energy efficient than the old generation
Condenser. And off we went to research, the Stiftung Warentest in 2013 many devices had both the end of 2010. So now tested.
First, we wanted to also go on one of the test winner from 2010, but have then read reviews on Amazon, as well as other articles. Many reported here by massive problems and expensive repairs or cleaning of the condenser after less than 2 years, it was then a KO criterion and we wanted a second-generation device in which these teething problems were no longer available or minimized, but these are currently still quite expensive.
So we then decided for the favorable variant of Bosch, also with the art of the second generation.
Delivered it sent by Hermes Einrichtungsservice to the point of use, the old broken dryer and the packaging without problems were taken
But the device itself, which is otherwise identical in construction to Siemens WT44W162.
The dryer is an entry-level device, there is not much comfort. Unlike the more expensive models he has neither a glass door still remaining time display or not felt 100 Extra programs, which experience shows is never used. The drum is made of galvanized steel and not of stainless steel, this was by far our dryer as well and did not have any disadvantages. Drum lighting does not exist, but really need not to do it too.
The volume is a little quieter than the old customers dryer, but the additional fan, and the heat pump is still a slight hum of itself, but this is not disturbing. But I think this is all not bad if the dryer in the basement or as ours is in the storeroom.
For the people who are interested in during the drying process, the room warmed by about 2-3 degrees, but nothing more. Thus, there is also no problem when the dryer is in the closet.
Cleaning the lint filter is very simple, there are a total of 3 pieces, one in the water tank, which in fact is self-cleaning and another two in the drum. The first filter is the conventional filter, which captures the large particles of lint, then there is again including one which additionally protects the condenser. According to the manual you should rinse it with water this time, but this is my opinion, not necessary every time. The capacitor is self-cleaning, nothing to do, it always announces itself with a clearly audible "cracking", then the capacitor with the water of the water tank flushed.
As you would expect in this class, there are not really many programs:
Iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard dry plus and the 40th minutes of programming that whole then dry for cotton and easy-care, as well as a cabinet Mix program. as you can still choose a specially gentle program for all these programs. The rotary controls are smooth, the Start button is a sensor key, which works well.
Generally, it is so that we do almost always use the cotton cupboard dry program, as well as in our old dryer. Generally lands with us actually getting everything in the dryer when it is quite sensitive, I dry it in the dryer rather not, but in the air, but to use instead the delicate program. The degree of drying can still increase in four stages over a kind of shortcut something that level 0 is standard, this is everything is almost too little, increases with a full load at level 2 in cupboard dry definitely dry.
The dryer needs in this program at a full 6 kg wash load (spun at 1200 revolutions) However, nearly 2.5 hours until it's finished, here a remaining time display would be convenient, but not necessary if you know it. The Chill during drying is also significantly lower than with the old equipment, this is significantly gentler on the clothes definitely.
When the dryer is in earshot, it beeps even when he's done, if one is established, in this case there are 3 volume levels and Off.
The power consumption according to Energy Meter for this drying process about 1.85 KW / h, compared to the old dryer with 4.65 KW / h. This saves on time to blow some cash.
My conclusion after about 25 drying processes:
The dryer fully meets its purpose, but does not really offer much comfort. But since I want neither watch through glass washing, still wants to take a course to select the right program, this unit is ideal.
So far, the device perfectly meets all requirements and especially the power consumption has gone down significantly, and that's what counts. The longer drying time does not interfere, but is also due to the fact that the temperatures are lower, which should also protect the laundry. However, will probably only become clear after a few years, as the quality and durability of the device is.
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