Gorente Condenser Dryer Saves Power & Looks Good

Drying clothes is a must when things get really humid. The trouble is that dryers consume a lot of electricity. If you take the time to check your electricity meter while the dryer is going, you'll be surprised, especially if you"ve got older models. This new dryer by Gorenje is not only a dryer, but a condenser dryer.

What are condenser dryers? They are dryers that use a heat exchanger on the air that is usually evacuated by normal dryers. This cools the air and condenses the water into vapor, a drain pipe, or a collection tank. This air is then run again through this loop. The heat exchanger works with ambient air as a coolant or water. This means that the heat produced by the dryer will go back into it. The bulk of the energy savings happens right here. There is less electricity used to heat up the air than with conventional dryers. Also, they don't require vents, which is pretty neat if that is an issue for you.

This new condenser dryer by Gorenje, the D72325BK comes in black with electronic controls. It uses water to cool the air. It's got a 15 lbs capacity and a 1.1 gallon water container. It's got a 'B' energy rating and will sell for about $580.

[via Appliancist], images via Gorenje and Wikipedia

Comments (2)

Neat. I use a unit from LG that is both a washer and a condenser dryer, so in addition to the energy savings, I save a few feet of space, too. They're not for everyone, but are great for low-volume laundry.

Actually, most condenser dryers aren't significantly more energy efficient than vented dryers. They just exhaust differently.

The really efficient ones are heat pump condensers, which actually have mini air conditioning systems built in. They're expensive, though, and not yet available in the US.

(Which, incidentally, this dryer isn't either. Not sure why you insist on posting US pricing for stuff available elsewhere. Simply saying £370 would make the price clear to those who can buy it, and the market clear to those who can't.)