Front-load Dryer A+++ Energy Efficiency 8kg

I received this Heat Pump Dryer from Samsung for product testing purposes. First Impressions – The model I choose was in Graphite Grey – the front was very minimal with one large chrome dial and an LCD display and it matches the Samsung Washing machine I also use. There are a series of buttons that are discrete dimples under the LCD panel. Maybe it was my poorly lite laundry room, but the labels could be hard to see at times – but as I found out later you are unlikely to use when using the smart app. The front-loading door felt extremely large and made access to the drum simple and once closed allowed for easy viewing if needed. Initial Setup – The guide explains you would do best to install the ‘Samsung SmartThings’ app on your device, I already had this as I own a Samsung phone but understand from the instructions the app can be installed on any android or iOS device. When you turn the Dryer on for the first time, the screen shows the initial setup process. It was extremely easy to follow and within a short time the Dryer and my phone were connected. The draining of the water can be handled in one of 2 ways the first is how the machine comes already set up – the water collects in a container held at the top of the machine that you empty when prompted. The second and my preferred option, is to attach the drain hose they also supply to your waste pipe – thereby eliminating the need to ever empty the machine of water. First Use – Having now set up the machine I was ready for my use, I opted to use the app as I thought that would be the easiest way and it was. With ‘SmartThings’ opened; I clicked on the Dryer, and from here choose “Laundry Recipe” option. The app presents with a picture menu of popular Drying items, from Jean, shirts, socks and underwear to the not so regular items such as bed sheets or curtains. You click next and have the choice of drying level and if you want wrinkle prevention. Next after this choice your final screen presents itself – advising the recommended cycle. Send to the machine and press start. Less than a minute from starting the app to starting the drying – amazingly simple. Whilst in use the machine and the app update – both display what the machine is currently doing but more importantly how long is left on the programme. At the end of the programme the machine plays a triumphant melody – you can turn this off – but so far it has been quite nice to hear. Performance – I have now done about 8 drying cycles since having the machine. All have dried fantastically – the main thing I have noticed is that the estimated drying time changes as the machine senses how much moisture is left in the wash. So often my items were ready well before the initial estimate. Which leads me to why this machine will be so good for me. I do not consider myself to be big on saving the planet or as my partner would want concerned about reducing the household bills – I think about both but that’s where it normally ends – just a thought – but with the recipe I am noticing that I am being guided to more economical cycles and despite this the clothes are coming out dry first time. When using my old machine it was not smart and often the clothes would still be damp and would need another cycle, so with the efficient Samsung I hope that my energy bills will be less. Ease of use – I think the app is the easiest way to set the machine going, but I was concerned what if my app broke or heaven forbid my phone did! Could I still use the machine? So, on one cycle I decided not to use the app. I am pleased to say that it was easy. You use the dial on the front to move through the various options, and then using the dimple buttons beneath the LCD display you can adjust further. But to my surprise the app is not just a gimmick and is indeed a big step forward, the recipe option has proved to be a nice touch. As with all dryers there is a filter, but the Samsung has 2 parts that need cleaning after each use; it is easy to do but a bit fiddly at first -however the cleaning brush they included is ideal for this task. Final Conclusion – The machine is solid and well built; has even more features that I have not had chance to use or test (for example I cannot wait to wash my trainers and use the shelf to dry them, no more thumping as my trusted running shoes free spin!) all I can say is I would thoroughly recommend this Samsung Dryer.

I received this tumble dryer from Samsung for product testing purposes. Being the nerd that I am, the first thing I did was, obviously, to compare the energy consumption with our old dryer. This showed a 75% drop, drying two bath sheets and numerous hand towels and face cloths for around 5 pence. Result!! The different programmes are easy to understand. You dial in what you want to dry and it will show a weight limit and the estimated drying time. With the moisture monitoring system it automatically adjusts the time needed to dry your clothes as the programme runs. All of this you can easily monitor on your phone or tablet with Samsung Smart Things app. No more running back and forth to see how many minutes are left to go, only to discover that half of the things are still damp! With it running for longer at a lower heat, there is no danger of things shrinking and everything seems easier to iron straight out the drum. All this and the towels come out fantastically soft and fluffy too. An all round, absolute winner!

I received this Tumble Dryer from Samsung for product testing purposes. Installation was very simple. First impressions were good, the machine is aesthetically pleasing and feels solid and well built. We had a minor issue with the visibility of the control markings in the lighting conditions of our room. The gold on grey markings are difficult to see from a standing position. Fortunately there are Braille and tactile guides so we got used to finding the controls quickly. It is remarkably quiet compared to any tumble dryer we have previously owned. The condenser action is far more convenient than having to wrestle a vent hose out of a window as we did before. The filter is well designed and very effective. The machine prompts you to clean the filter (if you forget) and the heat exchanger when needed. The machine "learns" which drying programmes are used most often and can offer them as first options to save time. The drying programmes are significantly longer than previous machines but they are far more efficient which is much better for energy costs and environmental impact. The Smart Home features of the machine were easy to set up, and do provide useful information, but we have not yet explored them all. Two features which are particularly appreciated in our household are; 1) The internally illuminated drum 2) The reversible door to facilitate transfer of laundry from the washing machine to the tumble dryer. In summary; A satisfactory and very efficient machine.

I received this washing machine from Samsung for product testing purposes and we are really happy with it. It is quiet, looks good and leaves clothes feeling really soft. The SmartThings app makes selecting options simple and I now use it all the time to select the cycle to use. I also like the fact that it suggests a setting based on the previous wash performed by my Samsung washing machine. The 'recipe' function in the app is very useful; you select which items are in the load and it suggests a cycle to use accordingly. Most importantly, it leaves clothes feeling really lovely and soft, more so than my previous dryer. It also doesn't blow out warm air like my old condenser did and the filter, which is realyl easy to clean, seems to pick up a lot more fluff. After a couple of weeks of daily use I haven't had any issues and overall I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this dryer.

Do not buy this dryer. Less than 2 years and some sort of sticky thingy is leaking from the back of it. It went all over the floor, on my other appliance underneath the tumble dryer and in the wall too. I have never seen this before.

I received this tumble dryer from Samsung for product testing purposes. This tumble dryer is a massive improvement over our previous one. It runs quickly and quietly and is very economical. The smartphone link and cheery finish tune have been very useful as it is so quiet we don’t always know when it is finished. It is a very high quality, stylish dryer with a wide range of drying features, we have been particularly impressed with the drying tray for items that you aren't able to traditionally tumble dry. Small things like the internal light and the convenient placement of the water tray have really impressed us and it has managed large drying loads easily. We have already recommended this model to friends looking to buy.

I received this tumble dryer from Samsung for product testing purposes. I've used this for a few weeks now and find this really economical. The smart meter stays in the green zone while in use, my previous dryer would constantly be in the red so in the long term this is going to save me money and be good to the environment. The clothes, towels always come out dry and fresh. I like the fact you can put shoes/trainers in for a quick dry if coming in from the rain. The smart app works well. The combo of a samsung smart washing machine and this smart dryer works well as they 'speak' to each other so when your washing machine completes it's cylcle and you transfer the clothes into the dryer it'll already know what drying cycle to use to dry the clothes. It's a quiet machine too and makes very little noise when in use. It has a large drum which lights up when you open the door. I have to constantly clean the filter and there is a reminder when you turn on the machine but this is very easy to do and comes with a good cleaning brush. I would recommend this as this dryer has been the best in terms of econonical use, and also keeps the clothes really soft, another plus is it hasn't shrunk anything I've put in it, including t shirts and joggers! Great machine and does the job I need it too!

I received this Tumble Drier from Samsung for product testing. Machine very easy to install. Connected to my Samsung phone via the app very easily. Lots of drying recipes to pick the perfect one. Dried the towels perfectly. The water collector is easy to remove and empty, the fluff collector comes in two parts and is very simple to clean. A fluff brush that comes with the machine removes the lint from the collector superbly, it has a suction cup to attach to front of machine so you don't lose it. Compared to other tumble driers I have used it seems to be far more economical, my smart meter does not go into the red.