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There's nothing better than a sunny day and a healthy breeze for getting your washing dry on a traditional clothes line.

But we all know the big problem is that sunny days are few and far between in Britain - and that's when a vented or condenser tumble dryer can come to your rescue.

Condenser tumble dryers are particularly appealing because they can be located anywhere in your utility room or washing and drying area.

This is because, unlike a vented model, a condenser tumble dryer does not need to be connected to a flexible hose which requires access to the outside of your home when drying is underway.

Things to consider when buying a condenser tumble dryer

Tumble dryers really come into their own in the winter when the wet weather makes it impossible to dry your laundry outside.

Once you've owned a tumble dryer, you'll wonder how you ever got by without one before.

One obvious attraction of a tumble dryer is it will normally get rid of most of the creasing that is caused in your washing machine's spin drying cycle.

This proves to be a great time saver as it substantially reduces the amount of ironing required.

Vented and condenser tumble dryers really are very sophisticated these days and come with all the latest technology and state-of-the-art features built into them.

There are several factors to consider when you first decide to buy a tumble dryer.

Space may be an issue for you so you may need to look around for a

compact tumble dryer or one that can be wall mounted. You may even consider position in your tumble dryer on top of your washing machine, if feasible.

You also need to choose a tumble dryer with a drum capacity which best suits the size of your normal washload. Choose one with too low a capacity and you'll be doing many more tumble sessions than is practical. But choose one that is too big and it will be under-utilised, thereby unnecessarily increasing your electricity bills.

It's also worth looking out for the energy efficiency rating of a particular tumble dryer. The grading system ranges from A to G, with G being the lowest.

Tumble dryers are generally quite demanding where electricity is concerned, but many models now

come with delayed timers which allow you to set the appliance in advance to carry out all your tumble drying at an off-peak time, helping you to keep your electricity bills down.

Most garments are suitable for tumble drying but there are others which aren't - so it's always worth checking the advice symbol on your clothing beforehand. The symbols are shown right.

There are literally hundreds of different models

Do not tumble dry

May be tumble dried

Tumble dry at a low heat setting

Tumble dry at a high heat setting

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of condenser tumble dryer available from dozens of stores, so it really does pay to spend some time checking out various products before buying.

We have a huge range available on this site from some of the top names around - and you can also browse by price so you can see what’s available within your budget.

Many of today’s models have a range of impressive features to make your drying sessions a success and a condenser tumble dryer from a reputable manufacturer should serve you well for many years if looked after properly and serviced regularly.