--- title: "Best Tumble Dryers UK 2026" description: "Heat pump, condenser or vented? How the three types of tumble dryer differ, which suits your home, and a ranked ten of the best models across all three." canonical: https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/ published: 2026-11-02 updated: 2026-11-02 category: "Household" language: "en-GB" --- # The 10 Best Tumble Dryers of 2026, Ranked > **Our verdict:** The best tumble dryer in 2026 is the Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer. It tops our ranking with 8.4 out of 10. Updated November 2026 · 17 models compared · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our tumble dryer picks Fewer picks than usual: nothing cheaper than the No. 1 is a better buy. - **Best Choice:** [Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#montpellier-mvsd7w), 8.4 out of 10. The cheapest dryer to buy here. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0823S8CQY) - **Best Premium:** [LG Dual Dry FDV1110W 10kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#lg-dual-dry-fdv1110w), 8.4 out of 10. The big-drum flagship, with a 10kg load and a self-cleaning condenser. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZDFB2MR) ## All 10 tumble dryers, compared We compared 17 tumble dryers sold in the UK, then ranked ten of them by how happy owners are. These ten cover eight heat pump models, one condenser and one vented dryer, from 7kg to 10kg and from a budget price to a premium one. Every product links to its full review below. | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#montpellier-mvsd7w) | 8.4 | Best Choice | | 2 | [LG Dual Dry FDV1110W 10kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#lg-dual-dry-fdv1110w) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 3 | [LG RHA1008NWK 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#lg-rha1008nwk) | 8.4 | | | 4 | [Hoover H-Dry 350 HRE H9N2TBE-80 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#hoover-h-dry-350-hre-h9n2tbe-80) | 8.3 | | | 5 | [Haier I-Pro Series 7 Plus HD90-A3Q979U1 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#haier-i-pro-series-7-plus-hd90-a3q979u1) | 8.3 | | | 6 | [Hotpoint C HD 94M WBS UK 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#hotpoint-c-hd-94m-wbs-uk) | 8.3 | | | 7 | [Beko B5T49231IW 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#beko-b5t49231iw) | 8.3 | | | 8 | [Sharp KD-NHH0S7GW21 10kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#sharp-kd-nhh0s7gw21) | 8.2 | | | 9 | [AEG 7000 SensiDry TR739G4B 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#aeg-7000-sensidry-tr739g4b) | 8.1 | | | 10 | [Beko DTKCE80021W 8kg Condenser Tumble Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/#beko-dtkce80021w) | 7.9 | | ### No. 1 and No. 2 are level The Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer and the LG Dual Dry FDV1110W 10kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer goes first because it leaves owners a little happier. No. 2 is the newer design. It takes our Best Premium badge. ## The full tumble dryer reviews ### 1. Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer 8.4 out of 10 · Best Choice The cheapest dryer to buy here. A vented dryer with sensor drying and a 1.45m hose, for a room with a window or wall vent. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 1st of 10 - How many rated it: 1st of 10 - How new it is: 10th of 10 Why it's here: - Cheapest dryer in this list, with no tank or heat exchanger to clean - Sensor drying ends the cycle when clothes are dry - 16 programmes and a delay timer of 1 to 24 hours - 2-year guarantee and a 1.45m vent hose in the box Keep in mind: - The hose must run to a window, wall vent or door - Uses around 520kWh a year, and 69dB is loud - Not for a garage: the maker says it needs a room above 5°C - 7kg drum is small for a family, and some retailers have stopped stocking it [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0823S8CQY) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/montpellier-mvsd7w/) ### 2. LG Dual Dry FDV1110W 10kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.4 out of 10 · Best Premium The big-drum flagship, with a 10kg load and a self-cleaning condenser. A Dual Dry setting lets you pick an energy-led or time-led cycle. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 3rd of 10 - How many rated it: 3rd of 10 - How new it is: 4th of 10 Why it's here: - 10kg drum takes a double duvet or a large family wash - Condenser cleans itself every cycle, so there is no heat exchanger to rinse - Rated at 62dB, quieter than most dryers here - ThinQ app control and Smart Pairing with compatible LG washers Keep in mind: - The dearest dryer in this list - Weighs about 57kg and is 66cm deep - A full load takes around 3.5 hours [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZDFB2MR) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/lg-dual-dry-fdv1110w/) ### 3. LG RHA1008NWK 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.4 out of 10 A no-fuss 8kg heat pump dryer from a big name, at a mid-range price. It has sensor drying and a 40-minute small-load programme for a few synthetics. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 3rd of 10 Why it's here: - Sensor drying sets the time from the moisture in the load - Small Load 40 programme dries 1kg of synthetics in 40 minutes - Compact at 60cm wide and 60cm deep - Uses R290 natural refrigerant and an annual figure of around 216kWh Keep in mind: - No Wi-Fi or app control - Door is not reversible - 8kg drum is tight for a family bedding wash [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPRGV7N4) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/lg-rha1008nwk/) ### 4. Hoover H-Dry 350 HRE H9N2TBE-80 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.3 out of 10 A low-priced heat pump dryer with app control and a Woolmark-approved wool cycle. It is the cheapest way into heat pump running costs here. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 7th of 10 - How many rated it: 7th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 Why it's here: - Heat pump running costs at a price close to a condenser - Woolmark-approved gentle drying for wool and delicates - Four sensor dryness levels from ready to iron to extra dry - hOn app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with a 10-year parts guarantee Keep in mind: - 66dB is louder than the quietest heat pumps here - Only one year of labour cover - Extra cycles and Scan to Care need the app [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GRJ7Q3LF) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/hoover-h-dry-350-hre-h9n2tbe-80/) ### 5. Haier I-Pro Series 7 Plus HD90-A3Q979U1 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.3 out of 10 A well-equipped, quiet heat pump dryer with a gentle pillow drum. Its Drying Lens reads clothing labels through the app and suggests a programme. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 2nd of 10 - How many rated it: 2nd of 10 - How new it is: 8th of 10 Why it's here: - Rated at 59dB, quiet enough for a kitchen - Pillow drum reduces snagging on delicates - Reversible door and a shoe rack are included - 10-year parts guarantee and a 5-year guarantee on the inverter motor Keep in mind: - About 68cm deep, so it sticks out further than most - Haier's pages quote different energy classes, so check the label on the unit - Label scanning and extra cycles depend on the app [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B6PPKMHV) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/haier-i-pro-series-7-plus-hd90-a3q979u1/) ### 6. Hotpoint C HD 94M WBS UK 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.3 out of 10 The pick for a cold garage or utility room, with a ColdGuard programme rated down to 0°C. It adds a PetHairCare cycle and app control. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 8th of 10 - How many rated it: 7th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 Why it's here: - ColdGuard programme is designed to work in temperatures as low as 0°C - PetHairCare cycle for dog and cat hair on bedding and throws - FastDry dries a 5kg load in about an hour - Easy-clean filter sits in the door, and the HomeWhiz app handles remote control Keep in mind: - A full cotton load runs for about 3 hours 15 minutes - About 67cm deep and 46kg, so it is bulky to fit and move - Out of stock on the brand's own site at the time of checking, so availability may vary [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7XV23YB) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/hotpoint-c-hd-94m-wbs-uk/) ### 7. Beko B5T49231IW 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.3 out of 10 A mid-priced heat pump dryer with steam to cut creases. It adds a Ready to Wear shirts programme and a Steam Refresh cycle. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 5th of 10 - How many rated it: 5th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - IronFinish steam helps shirts come out smoother - Direct drain hose included, so no tank to empty - Drum light, 24-hour delay start and bi-directional drum action - 10-year parts guarantee when registered within 90 days Keep in mind: - A full cotton load takes about 3.5 hours - Only a 1-year guarantee unless you register - Weighs about 42kg, so it needs two people to move [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZCXM7R9) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/beko-b5t49231iw/) ### 8. Sharp KD-NHH0S7GW21 10kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.2 out of 10 A 10kg heat pump dryer at a mid-range price, with eight sensor drying programmes and a bubble drum. It is one of the few 10kg drums here that stays under 61cm deep. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 5th of 10 - How new it is: 7th of 10 Why it's here: - 10kg drum at a mid-range price for a heat pump - Eight sensor drying programmes - Bubble drum and two-way tumbling to reduce tangling - About 61cm deep and 60cm wide, compact for a 10kg dryer - 2-year manufacturer guarantee Keep in mind: - Sharp's own product page is thin on detail, so check the manual before buying - Drying performance class is C on retailer listings - The A++ label uses the older scale, so compare running costs rather than letters [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F6DH3WR3) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/sharp-kd-nhh0s7gw21/) ### 9. AEG 7000 SensiDry TR739G4B 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer 8.1 out of 10 A premium 9kg heat pump dryer built around gentle low-temperature drying. It sorts mixed loads with MixDry and uses humidity sensors to stop the cycle on time. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 10th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - SensiDry low-temperature drying is kind to knitwear and delicates - MixDry copes with a load of mixed fabrics without sorting it first - Reversible door helps in awkward utility rooms - Annual energy use is around 193kWh, among the lowest here Keep in mind: - One of the dearest dryers in this list - About 64cm deep, so it needs more room than a compact dryer - Rated at 64dB, which is audible in an open-plan space [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GSRCZM75) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/aeg-7000-sensidry-tr739g4b/) ### 10. Beko DTKCE80021W 8kg Condenser Tumble Dryer 7.9 out of 10 The budget condenser that owners rate highly. It has sensor drying, a wide door and a direct drain hose, and costs less to buy than any heat pump here. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 9th of 10 - How many rated it: 10th of 10 - How new it is: 9th of 10 Why it's here: - Sensor programmes stop the cycle at the dryness you set - 32cm door opening for duvets and bulky items - Direct drain hose avoids emptying the tank - Shallow at under 57cm deep, which suits narrow spaces Keep in mind: - Uses around 561kWh a year, so it costs far more to run than a heat pump - 66dB is noticeable in a kitchen - A full cotton load takes about 2 hours 20 minutes [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB484VL7) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/beko-dtkce80021w/) ## Before you buy a tumble dryer ### Is a heat pump or condenser tumble dryer better? A heat pump dryer is better on running cost and kinder to fabrics, because it dries at a lower temperature and recycles its own heat. A condenser costs less to buy but uses roughly two to three times the electricity, around 560kWh a year for the Beko condenser here against about 190 to 260kWh for most heat pumps. Heat pump cycles run longer, usually three to three and a half hours for a full load. Pick a condenser only if you dry rarely or the purchase price is the limit. ### What is the best type of tumble dryer for a UK home? For most homes it is a heat pump, because it needs no vent hose and has the lowest running cost. A condenser suits a household that dries a few loads a month, and costs less to buy. A vented dryer is the cheapest to buy, but needs a hose to a window or wall vent and uses plenty of electricity. A condenser or heat pump can go anywhere with a power socket, and an integrated dryer fits behind a kitchen cabinet door, though it is a separate type from the freestanding models here. ### How much does it cost to run a tumble dryer? At around 26p per kWh, a vented or condenser dryer using 520 to 620kWh a year costs about £135 to £160 to run, and a heat pump using 200 to 260kWh costs about £52 to £68. Your own bill depends on how often you dry and your tariff. The saving of roughly £80 to £100 a year means a heat pump's higher purchase cost usually pays back in a few years for a family that dries weekly. For one or two loads a month the payback is much longer. ### What size tumble dryer do I need, 8kg, 9kg or 10kg? An 8kg drum suits one to three people, 9kg suits a family of three or four, and 10kg suits four or more or anyone who dries duvets often. Dry weight is the limit, and you should fill a drum about three-quarters full for good results. A 7kg dryer like the Montpellier is enough for a couple but struggles with bedding. Check the depth too: the models here range from about 57cm to 68cm, and a reversible door helps in a tight room. ### Can I put a tumble dryer in a garage or outbuilding? Only if the dryer is rated for the temperature. Most dryers need a room above about 5°C, and the Montpellier vented model states 5°C to 35°C. The Hotpoint here has a ColdGuard programme designed to work down to 0°C, which makes it the safer choice for an unheated space. Heat pump dryers dry more slowly in the cold, and a vented dryer needs its hose to reach the outside. Check the maker's stated range before you buy. ### How long does a tumble dryer cycle take? A full cotton load takes about 2 hours 20 minutes in the Beko condenser, and about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3.5 hours in the heat pump models from Hotpoint, Beko and LG. Heat pumps dry at a lower temperature, which is why they are slower. Fast and small-load programmes help: the LG RHA1008NWK has a 40-minute cycle for 1kg, and the Hotpoint FastDry takes about an hour for 5kg. Half loads are shorter, but they use more energy per kilo. ### Do I need to empty or clean anything on a condenser or heat pump dryer? Yes. Condenser and heat pump dryers collect water in a tank, which you empty after each cycle unless you connect a drain hose, as the Beko models allow. Empty the lint filter every load and rinse the heat exchanger or foam filter every month or two. The LG FDV1110W cleans its condenser itself each cycle. A vented dryer has no tank or heat exchanger, but its hose needs to stay short and unkinked. ## How we ranked these ten tumble dryers Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our No. 1 tumble dryer **Montpellier MVSD7W 7kg Vented Tumble Dryer**: The cheapest dryer to buy here. 8.4 out of 10. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0823S8CQY) ## More household rankings - [Duvets](https://vettedten.com/household/duvets/): No. 1 Silentnight Deep Sleep Duvet 10.5 Tog - [Mattresses](https://vettedten.com/household/mattresses/): No. 1 Emma Original Mattress - [Freezers](https://vettedten.com/household/freezers/): No. 1 Beko UFF4584W - [Garment Steamers](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/): No. 1 Tefal Pure Pop DT2026 --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/household/tumble-dryers/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md