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I need to invest in a tumble dryer for the cottage. We have very limited space so it will have to be a compact machine. The washing machine is in a separate building/outhouse next to the cottage. I don't really want to buy a condenser dryer and will have to vent the dryer with a hose placed out of an open window. For when it is too cold to have the window open I was thinking of buying a kit to convert the dryer to a condenser dryer. Just wondered if anyone has ever tried one of these kits and whether they are any good? Thanks
Vented Tumble Dryer Condenser Box Kit
Hi, I have been using one at home for the past few months. It's fine for finishing off washing that is damp from the line and needs airing. However, I personally find that even after adding ice cubes to the water there is still to much condensation produced from a load straight from the washing machine.
it will all come out in the wash
Thank you sandyandy; that is what I feared. The outhouse is not heated and I think the condensation would cause mould in the room. So, it seems I will have to stick to a vent out the window. I'm worried that if I buy a condenser dryer, guests won't empty the water reservoir when necessary (you know how they don't read anything or follow instructions). 
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It would be on an outside wall but I'm hoping to avoid drilling a hole in the wall. Was really just looking for a quick and simple solution, so that I can install it in an instant.HelenB wrote:Is there no way of venting it through an outside wall? We did this in our old kitchen rtather than have the hose through a window.
It only takes about 2.5 minutes to drill a hole in the wall.
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OrtBn1svOE
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See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OrtBn1svOE
Turn the volume up and enjoy
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OOOh but the mess! I really don't want to drill a hole because the location for the dryer is not ideal and we may want to move it in the future.e-richard wrote:It only takes about 2.5 minutes to drill a hole in the wall.
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OrtBn1svOE
Turn the volume up and enjoy
A good core drill that will do the work like on the video are only about £50!
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Just what I was thinking. Aldi sell them regularly, buy one, drill your hole then take it back and say it's no good (no.. of course I wouldn't do anything like that!).Essar wrote:A good core drill that will do the work like on the video are only about £50!
If a jobs worth doing then it's worth doing right with or without stone walls. Where there's a will there's a way etc etc.
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Just to update this thread. After a bit of research I discovered a different type of dryer - a heat pump condenser dryer. They are dearer than a vented td but considerably cheaper to run, so I thought I'd try one. There is a water thank that needs to be emptied easily, but the machine can also be plumbed in. So, for anyone with the same problem of nowhere to vent, so far I've been pleased with its performance and it's definitely much cheaper to run, so a good option for guests who will use it daily.
On the downside, I bought it at Christmas and my guests who have just left, have clearly been using it to dry unwashed work coats. Result - full of sand and grit. I've just had to clean it out and wash all the filters in water which are currently drying out in the airing cupboard If I had a same day changeover guests would have had no td to use
I just hope it hasn't damaged the machine in areas that I cannot see or get to. It never occurred to me that I'd have to put a notice on it when I have contractors in saying "do not dry dirty work clothes in this machine"!
On the downside, I bought it at Christmas and my guests who have just left, have clearly been using it to dry unwashed work coats. Result - full of sand and grit. I've just had to clean it out and wash all the filters in water which are currently drying out in the airing cupboard If I had a same day changeover guests would have had no td to use
I just hope it hasn't damaged the machine in areas that I cannot see or get to. It never occurred to me that I'd have to put a notice on it when I have contractors in saying "do not dry dirty work clothes in this machine"!
Bit late now but if anyone ever comes across this thread ..
I have an ordinary condenser tumble dryer in an unheated garage in my rental. It works fine and no problems with mould or anything like that despite this being damp chilly North Wales.
Never had anyone try and dry dirty wet work clothes though
I have an ordinary condenser tumble dryer in an unheated garage in my rental. It works fine and no problems with mould or anything like that despite this being damp chilly North Wales.
Never had anyone try and dry dirty wet work clothes though