Looks like a decent price for a dryer.
Simpson 4.5kg Vented Dryer SDV457HQWA $196 (Was $327) @ The Good Guys - in Store Only
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I think some are vented, while others are condensing
ok, thanks.
"1.5 star energy rating" - how much does this actually matter?
Just means it'll cost more to run.
In this category, it's about the cheapest unit, but more expensive to run than units costing much more.
Depends how many hours you will be using it. Busy workers, young families, apartment dwellers often use them for longer.
My rough estimate is at least $1/load to dry less than 20kg of wet clothes.
I used to scrounge older models thrown out in kerbside clean ups. They are basic heater units with an electric element around a spinning drum, driven by a motor that also drives the fan. Controlled by a timer, switch to select temperature (Warm or Hot), & thermostats. Consumed up to 2+KW/hr.
Old units are still operating after 30 years. The usual part needing replacement is the belt on the back that drives the fan. Once it stretches / breaks - the efficiency of the unit falls & operating costs go up.
So replace that belt every few years - used to cost around $10 when I last bought one, long ago. That was the main reason these type of units were discarded - requiring a few minute job.
Good price but an Energy guzzler. What you save upfront will probably be paid out in running costs albeit over a period of time.
Sound like a good deal. Will it really matter if someone uses it for around 20-30 times a year for someone who lives in Qld? Been thinking about it for a while now. Personally we don’t need it at all. But with the toddler the story is diff now.
That's a usual reason for a clothes drier - toddlers😉
With a maximum of about 2KW/hr (less on warm setting), operated for 2hrs, that's 4 units of electricity. At say 25c/KWhr, that's around $1 per load.
Note this is a 45kg max wet load. Loading to that capacity slows drying due to lack of air circulation. So it is usually better to do frequent smaller loads.
I used to repair & sell older Simpson driers like this in Brissie. I have a drier but haven't used in years. I hang my clothes to dry in the garage.
Haha thanks for the detailed response mate. Yeah we have a 15 month old and planning to have another one 😉. Last year I went to a close friends place a few times as I didn’t want to buy one and didn’t want to take the baby clothes to the local laundromat (personal preference/reasons) .. Thanks again!
Having sold $10k of repaired Simpson driers decades ago, I sold most to families with little ones😉
Glad to help. Stay dry!
Any recommendation for a good dryer without breaking the bank ? Only need it for drying clothes when prolonged rainy weather like recently happens.
Yes, it's a bit wet where we are.
I have an older version of this reliable drier, but prefer not to use it due to the cost of electricity. But with prolonged rain forecast, my clothes really need a wash. Even my washed clothes smell damp.
Am glad to catch up on my clothes washing, now the sun has returned🌞
Apart from higher power usage, this type of dryer also produces a lot of humid air. If you don't duct this air outside, beware of mold growing on your walls. I had some of this in Adelaide's dry climate, so I'd dread to think what would happen in humid areas. Mold resistant paint would help, I imagine.
True. I've had a unit in the garage, so wasn't a problem in humid Brisbane. But in a small apartment, that would be an issue. Venting kits should be available.
Is it true that I don't have to connect the vent to outside of the house ? I only need to use the dryer when the clothes are still slightly damp after hanging them out several days, otherwise I prefer them dry by the sun or wind.
Correct, you don't have to vent it outside. I just pointed out that extra humidity can cause problems if you don't. Just finishing the drying process after line drying sounds fine without outside venting.
There is no need to vent to outside.
A vent kit should be available - at a cost. These are mainly used by people in apartments.But best to use drier in a ventilated area. I have mine in the garage.
Driers are great for getting that last moisture out of clothes & for fluffing up towels.
Sun & wind are free & great for drying clothes, just not now!
Unless you are actually going to vent this, consider a condensing dryer instead unless you want wet walls or it's in a really large room.
Quite the amount of water left in the collector after doing a batch of seemingly lightly damp towels.Having repaired & sold about 100 Simpson driers, that hasn't been my or my customers experience.
But this style of drier is best suited to a well ventilated space. It requires moisture to be removed in the vented air.
In small apartments or use in small spaces, people may need a much dearer condensing drier, if unable to vent outside with a vent kit.
Wall mounting means the outlet is aimed at the wall. I didn't do that & left plenty of space for the air to move.
I have my own garage, so use this style of drier there - with plenty of ventilation. But usually just hang clothes to dry there, saving money.
All true, but what I meant is after a 1400rpm spin in the washing machine, the towels feel lightly damp but my condenser dryer still collects a good 1 and a half litres of water which would otherwise be steamed all over the room.
Yes, realised you were talking about a condenser drier - so moved my operating tips for vented units out of my reply.
Most buy these based solely on the much lower price. But Condenser units should be cheaper to operate.
It is something to consider for those in small spaces & humid locations. None who bought my driers lived in small spaces. Some were on acreage.
@INFIDEL: Can't argue that this one is dirt cheap though. Probably have to look at second hand for a comparably priced condenser. Cheapest I've seen new is a clearance model at Home Clearance for around $600 (or the odd seconds ones they have there)
price is really cheap, but I wanted to put it in a store room, and reading the comments, won't work due to being vented.
Good if you want a steam room😉
Operating tips:
If you find water not removed at the end of an adequate cycle - it's a clear warning sign something is wrong.
Usually means there is inadequate air circulation to remove the moisture. Without that, these don't work efficiently or effectively.
That is usually because:
*There is a larger than optimum load for drying. Moisture can't be removed because the load is blocking air flow. Try more frequent smaller loads & see if that fixes problem. Rated at 45kg wet load - don't load at even half that limit & expect dry clothes & efficient operation!
*Check lint buildup. Clean filter after each use as recommended. Some I've seen were so full, lint had entered unit - a potential fire risk!
*Make sure vents (front & rear) are not obstructed.
*Check that fan belt is not stretched, as these deteriorate over years of use. The belt on the back drives the fan & ensures proper air flow. Easily replaced at low cost, speeds drying, & keeps operating costs down.Yes - reread you comment & realised I had misunderstood your valid point about the amount of water collected in your condenser drier.
So moved here as operating tips😉
Thanks everyone for your contribution bought one given the unexpected weather storms here in Sydney.
Will look towards buying the ventilator kit based on your advice.
Let’s see how it runs during the next 24 month warranty period.
And for those looking to buy reach out to your local GG store and we were offered the product with the same price however as they don’t have stock have a waiting period within a month.
And see how the next quarter how much it racks up my electricity bill.
Has oneone got copy of this catalogue?
Don't all dryers have vents?