Caring engineers have developed many devices and appliances designed to facilitate the difficult work of the hostess. One of the benefits of civilization is an outdoor electric clothes dryer. A mobile drying device will especially appeal to young mothers who always have a lot of washing, and under normal conditions the laundry does not have time to dry. An electric dryer is also suitable for those who live in an apartment without a loggia or balcony. Before buying this device, you should familiarize yourself with its advantages and disadvantages, as well as find out what types of dryers are commercially available.
Advantages and disadvantages of the device
How does the hostess usually dry clothes? There are few options: either hangs on a loggia or balcony, where it dries at best the next day, or places on a folding dryer in one of the rooms. For emergency drying, heating batteries can be used, and for drying towels - a “coil” with hot water.
The use of a floor-mounted electric dryer has several advantages over traditional methods of drying clothes:
- Easy installation - installation of a floor dryer does not require special skills and knowledge, even a fragile woman will cope with this work. It is enough to purchase an electrical appliance, arrange in a designated place and connect to the network.
- Autonomy - the operation of the electric dryer depends only on the presence of current in the network. The device turns on with one movement of the hand and turns off just as quickly, and in some models it is possible to adjust the heating temperature.
- Mobility - the device can be installed anywhere: on the loggia, in the bathroom or hallway. You can even take it to the country with you. Some models are equipped with wheels for ease of movement. For this device to work, only one condition is necessary - the presence of an electrical network.
- Silent work - the device works absolutely inaudibly.
- Quick drying - on an electric dryer, laundry dries in 2-3 hours, and bulky items do not need to be turned over, they already dry equally on all sides.
- Disinfection - when heated, up to 99% of the microbes left in the laundry after washing die.
Perhaps, there are no household appliances consisting of the same advantages and not having disadvantages. According to buyers, electric dryers have several disadvantages:
- electricity costs entail additional cash costs;
- Like any electrical appliance, the dryer is unsafe, especially for children.
Using a folding electric appliance, you can simultaneously dry up to 10 kg of laundry.
Varieties of electric dryers
Household appliance companies offer a wide selection of electric dryers. Here are the most popular options:
- wall-mounted - the dryer is hung on the wall in the bathroom, on the loggia or balcony;
- ceiling - the structure is attached to the ceiling of the loggia or glazed balcony;
- drum - an electric dryer in the form of a drum is installed in a convenient place, to drain the condensate it is necessary to connect to the drain;
- floor - a mobile device that can be freely moved from one room to another. Many buyers consider this type of dryer optimal for solving everyday problems.
How to choose?
When choosing an electric dryer, you need to pay attention to the following key points:
- mounting method;
- noise level;
- the presence of a temperature controller;
- power consumption.
It is important to know what material this device is made of.
- Aluminum is the material from which budget models are made. A device made of aluminum has a small weight, but does not differ in strength and reliability, oxidizes over time and leaves black spots on wet clothes.
- Steel - stainless steel products are quite expensive, but they do not lend themselves to corrosion, do not break and last for more than a dozen years.
- Plastic - inexpensive products that are not designed for daily use and heavy loads.
An electric clothes dryer will quickly and evenly dry the washed laundry. The choice of design depends on the capabilities of the apartment and the wishes of the buyer. For everyday use, it is better to take a stainless steel floor electric dryer. If you plan to dry the laundry infrequently, you can purchase an inexpensive plastic device.