An indispensable thing in everyday life is a clothes dryer, it helps out those who do not have a balcony, and residents of the private sector, and it’s more convenient to hang clothes on the loggia. Where and what type of dryer is more convenient to install? What to look for when choosing it? The answers to these questions will give the article.
Types of clothes dryers
Depending on the method of attachment, dryers are divided into:
- floor;
- Ceiling
- wall (vertical).
Another type of dryer is electrically heated. They can be wall mounted or floor mounted.
Floor Dryers
Floor clothes dryers can be horizontal and vertical, depending on how they are laid out. The latter are more compact.
Floor dryers are divided into:
- Sliding - the most compact models. They are easy to fold due to the system of grooves and moving parts.
- Monolithic - the most bulky models, they are monolithic and do not have folding-folding elements.
- Folding dryers are equipped with additional “wings”. As a rule, they are located on the sides, if necessary, they can be laid out and linen placed.
It is better to choose models with wheels, so that, if necessary, move from place to place.
The length of the cables is another important aspect, the larger it is, the more reliable the design, and more linen will fit on it.
In order for the laundry to dry well and quickly, it is preferable to give clothes dryers with a distance between the crossbars of more than 5 cm, the optimal distance is 10 cm.
The advantages of floor dryers are compact, when folded, they are easily cleaned into the pantry or cabinet, do not require special installation, are easy to fold out and, if necessary, are easy to move.
But they will not be very convenient in small-sized apartments, since they take up a lot of space when unfolded.
Ceiling Dryers
Ceiling clothes dryers can be removable or not. The most convenient type is “liana”. It is possible to lower and raise the cables placed under the ceiling using a wall-mounted structure.
Sliding dryers can also be fixed under the ceiling, the strings of which can be extended to the required length depending on the amount of linen. These wall-mounted ceiling models are compact when folded.
Wall Dryers
Convenient type of dryers in placement - wall-mounted clothes dryers.
They can be:
- Folding. They consist of two parts - on one there is a bar with hooks for cables, on the other there is a special mechanism for winding them. The dryer is mounted on two walls, after the linen has been removed, the cables are removed into the housing and closed. This is a compact model, neat and does not spoil the interior.
- Folding dryers. Opening their wings, serve as a frame for securing the cables. Models are easy to install, lightweight, not designed for a large number of things, suitable for drying underwear.
- Dryers for accordion clothes. Such models can withstand a large amount of linen. They are folded and laid out according to the accordion principle. The ropes and cables in them are replaced by metal pipes with a diameter of 1.5 cm. This type of dryer is attached to only one wall.
Electric dryers
Electric clothes dryers can be floor, wall, ceiling-wall. The latter type of dryer can play the role of a heated towel rail: not only dry clothes, but also heat the bathroom.
Electric models significantly speed up the drying process. A small amount of clothes will dry in half an hour, and a large wash will dry out in 2-3 hours.
Electric clothes dryers are divided according to the principle of action:
- with heating rods;
- with a cover.
In the model with a cover, linen is placed, the air in the dryer is heated by electric spirals, and thanks to the fan, the heated air is evenly distributed. Electric dryers of this type operate in several modes, equipped with a timer. They allow you to dry not only linen, but also shoes, pillows due to the ability to regulate the temperature of the heated air. A successful purchase will be a dryer with a capacity of 1000 watts.
Dryers of this type are compact, versatile, they do not require special installation. They can dry products from any fabrics, without fear of spoiling them.
Electric dryers with heating rods are heated to 50 ° C. The rods, warming up, give off heat, and the laundry dries. It is impossible to get burned on such models. Wall and ceiling models are convenient for small bathrooms. Floor-standing horizontal models are spacious, and after folding compact, they are easy to put in the closet. Vertical models are less spacious, it is more convenient to dry children's things, underwear or socks.
How to choose a dryer in the bathroom
If the bathroom is large, you can choose a floor model. A vertical floor dryer in the bathroom would be a good option. A model in the form of a whatnot is suitable.
For a small bath, it is better to choose wall or floor dryers. An excellent option would be the ceiling model "liana" or wall model with an accordion mechanism.
A dryer, which, when laid out, is installed directly on the bath, will save a lot of space. It is compact, both folded and unfolded. But at the same time on models of this type can accommodate up to 10 kg of linen.
Wall mounted electric dryers are also a great option for the bathroom.
What dryers are suitable for a balcony
Ceiling sliding clothes dryers on the balcony will save space. And folding models fit perfectly into any interior.
The ceiling model "liana" will also be a great solution. Convenient design allows you to easily lower and raise the cables, fix them in the right position.
Foldable wall mounted clothes dryers are another convenient and compact option for a loggia or balcony.
If the dimensions of the loggia allow, you can put a floor dryer there in the warm season. It can be used all year round if the balcony is insulated.
How to choose a dryer that lasts a long time
Clothes dryers are made of different materials: plastic, aluminum, steel (stainless steel or coated with a protective plastic coating).
Plastic models are the most fragile, they are suitable for drying light things, as they quickly deform.
Aluminum is also not the most durable material, over time it is deformed and oxidized, because of which stubborn stains can remain on clean linen.
Enamel or plastic-coated steel dryers last a long time. This is a good budget option. But enamel and spraying crack over time. Dryers made of uncoated steel quickly corrode, which can cause rust stains on the laundry.
The most expensive, but also the most durable stainless steel clothes dryers. They will last for many years, without spoiling the linen and without deforming.
Some more interesting models of dryers
Private sector residents can use street dryers. These are folding structures with cable lengths starting from 50 m. They fold easily like umbrellas and do not take up much space. Models for the street are made of weather-resistant materials.
For delicate fabrics (wool, silk, knitwear or knitwear), special dryers are suitable. Models are made in the form of a frame and a stretched mesh. Such a clothes dryer can be put in the bath or on the table, ironing board.
Another convenient and compact model is a mounted dryer. It can be installed on the battery or on the balcony. After use, the dryer is easy to fold, does not take up much space.