Dryer without drain hose

Dryer without a hose, is that possible?

Dryers are designed to extract residual water from your laundry after it comes out of the washing machine. This produces a humid, warm air that naturally has to go somewhere. Often the moisture is removed by a hose, either to the water outlet or outside, but there is another way. The following is a guide to how dryers get rid of moisture.

With a hose to the water outlet; using a drain hose, the moist air is led to the outlet. However, this is only possible if you have a water outlet in the room of the dryer.

With hose to the outside: the moisture is expelled to the outside with a drain hose. For this, it is important that you have a window near your dryer. If you do not have a window in your laundry room, you can make a special hole in the wall for this purpose.

Collection in a tank: the moisture is drained into a tank, also known as a ‘condensate pan’. If you choose a dryer with a condensate drip tray, you will not need a drain, window or hole in the wall. However, you should be aware that you will need to empty this tray regularly, around every drying session.

Best Dryers Without Hose of 2024

Are you looking for a new dryer without a hose? The top 5 below are the best heat pump dryers with a condensate tray currently available. In making this selection, we looked at things like the energy label, fill weight (how much laundry fits in the drum), noise level and all the different programs. Choose the best tumble dryer for you and your household!

Best dryer without drain hose

GE GTD72GBSNWS

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Pair the GE GTD72GBSNWS top load matching gas dryer with your favorite GE washer, available in two finishes: Diamond Gray or White. This dryer comes with a total maximum capacity of 7.4 cu. ft., enough to handle up to 15 towels in one drying cycle. Enjoy the large capacity in a reasonable size. This dryer weighs only 118 lbs., and measures 30.5 inches deep, 46 inches high and 27 inches wide. The reversible glass door gives you the opportunity to place it in many different room configurations, and the interior light helps you look for specific articles of clothing when the cycle is done. Enjoy the flexibility of placing your dryer anywhere with up to 120 ft. venting, designed for optimal airflow, wherever you choose to place it. With 12 different dry cycles, you can choose the right kind of drying for different kind of fabrics, from delicates to bulky/comforter, to mixed loads. The Sanitize Cycle reduced up to 99.8% of common household bacteria so you can keep your loved ones safe. Avoid repeatedly having to set up your dryer with the My Cycle Settings which lets you save your personal preprogrammed settings for future use. The GE GTD72GBSNWS comes with Sensor Dry which helps prevent over drying of fabrics thanks to the innovative dual thermistor technology which monitors temperature and moisture in the dryer continually. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. With Quick Dry, you can dry a full load in less time so your clothes will be ready in no time. This dryer lets you choose from four different drying levels and four different temperature options. Heat up your clothes and release set wrinkles with the Warm Up feature. Never forget when it’s time to clean the vent with the Check Vent Alert, so you can keep your dryer functioning at its best. The GE GTD72GBSNWS does not come with accessories.

GE GFD55GSSNWW

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The GE GFD55GSSNWW is a front load matching gas dryer with a large maximum load capacity of 7.8 cu. ft. Use the optional stacking kit model GFA28KITN and pair it with the perfect GE washer. Weighing only 135 lbs., and with True32 Closet depth at 32 inches deep, 39.75 inches high and 28 inches wide, you can place this machine in the tightest laundry spaces. Have even more flexibility in placement because it has a reversible glass door that you can see through. The LED interior light lets you see even more clearly so you can find every little article of clothing. The vent can be extended up to 90 ft. long and you get 4-way exhaust options: rear, right, left and bottom for even more installation flexibility. With 10 different dryer cycles, you can choose the right type of care for your every laundry need from delicates to bulky/bedding. This dryer is smart home enabled with Built-in Wi-Fi so you can control and monitor your laundry with any smart device. When in a hurry, you can finish small loads in 23 minutes or less with Quick Dry. Protect your family with the Sanitize Cycle which helps in sterilizing fabrics by using high temperature levels. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. Get notified when your load is at the ideal moisture level for ironing or final air drying with Damp Alert. Sensor Dry helps prevent over drying of fabrics thanks to the innovative dual thermistor technology which monitors temperature and moisture in the dryer continually. The Vent Sensor alerts you when it detects blockage and restricting in your vent. Enjoy 5 different temperature options, four separate dryness levels, timed dry and other GE dryer features like My Settings, delay dry and much, much more. The GE GFD55GSSNWW does not come with accessories.

Whirlpool WGD5000DW

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The Whirlpool WGD5000DW is a top load dryer that runs on gas. It has a large maximum capacity of 7.0 cu. ft., enough to fit in even the largest of loads that you throw at it. Spend less time on chores and more on things that matter more. Weighing only 113 lbs., and measuring 27.75 inches deep, 43.38 inches high and 29 inches wide, it will fit in most laundry spaces perfectly. The vent is located at the rear. The square, metal door is hamper style which makes it more convenient to load and unload laundry quickly. The vent is located at the back. Enjoy the Built-in interior lighting to easily see inside and conveniently find any article of clothing. Let the Whirlpool WGD5000DW do the work for you. Handle any kind of load with 13 different dry cycles including air fluff, delicates, extra dry and more. The Wrinkle Shield™ Option protects from creases and wrinkles setting in by continuing to tumble the laundry every five minutes after the cycle is complete. The AccuDry™ Sensor Drying System allows every load to dry evenly the first time using two sensors that measure the temperature and moisture levels inside the tub and automatically stops the cycle when the load is dry. The adjustable end of cycle signal alerts you when the cycle is done so you can take it out on time. You can even adjust the volume to become louder or set it on mute. Five drying temperatures available so you can dry your laundry the way you want: no heat, extra low, low, medium and high. With timed dry, you can set exactly how long you want your drier to run from 20 to 70 minutes. The Whirlpool WGD5000DW gas dryer is proudly designed, engineered and assembled in Ohio, USA, just for you. This machine comes with a power cord.

LG DLGX8101V

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The LG DLGX8101V front load matching gas drier will perfectly pair with your favorite LG washing machine. The massive 9.0 cu. ft. maximum load capacity will allow you to dry even more loads in even less time. Weighing only 161 lbs., and measuring 32.1 inches deep, 40.8 inches high and 29 inches wide, stack it on top of your matching LG washer to save space. Because the square glass door is reversible, you have even more flexibility in placement. Venting options are 3-way including the back, left side and right side. The NeveRust stainless steel drum is low maintenance, won’t rust or chip nor snag your clothes. Featuring 14 dry cycles, you have a plethora of choice including delicates, cotton, heavy duty and even special cycles like SteamFresh™, SteamSanitary™, Anti-Bacterial and more. With the SteamFresh™ cycle, refresh clothes and reduce wrinkles in just 20 minutes, so your outfit will be ready in no time without the need for ironing. The SteamSanitary cycle uses the highest temperature provided by steam to help get rid of germs and bacteria while still being gentle on all kinds of fabric. The LG SpotClean cycle enhances the performance of stain removal treatments by harnessing the power of steam to gently loosen soil and penetrate fabrics. The LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation lets you enjoy a quiet time while the drier runs. Get an alert whenever it’s time to clean the ducts with FlowSense, to ensure that your machine runs at its tip top shape. Smart features like the SmartDiagnosis ™ helps diagnose and solvce problems quickly with the LG SmartThinQ app, saving you a call to the customer care service. This drier also has standard features like interior lighting to help you with loading and unloading, child lock, end-of-cycle signal, status indicator and others. The LG DLGX8101V comes with a power cord.

GE GFD65GSPNSN

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Your search for the perfect drier is done with the GE GFD65GSPNSN front load drier. This front load matching gas drier handles up to 7.8 cu. ft. of laundry in one go, so you can do more in less loads. Stack your matching GE washing machine on top or put it on an optional pedestal (model # GFP1528PNSN), it’s up to you. Weighing just 137 lbs., and measuring 32 inches deep, 39.75 inches high and 28 inches wide, it will fit in most laundry closets and the smallest laundry spaces. The reversible glass door lets you see inside so you can see the drying action. Up to 90 feet of venting capability and 4-way venting, so you can place it anywhere. This machine is packed with amazing GE features. Choose from 12 different dry cycles to give each load the right kind of dry it needs. The 12 dry cycles include SteamRefresh which will have your favorite outfit refreshed and free of creases in no time. SteamDewrinkle does the same with any load size. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. Protect your family with the Sanitize Cycle which helps in sterilizing fabrics by using high temperature levels. This smart-home enabled machine has built in Wi-Fi so you can start, pause and stop every cycle with your smart device anywhere you are. Get notified when your load is at the ideal moisture level for ironing or final air drying with Damp Alert. The Vent Sensor alerts you when it detects blockage and restricting in your vent. Quiet-By-Design so you won’t even know the laundry is running from the next room. With five heat selections and five dryness levels, you have full control of how you want your laundry done. Enjoy this plethora of features and others with this amazing washer. The GE GFD65GSPNSN comes with hoses.

Types of tumble driers

There are several different types of tumble drier, and not all are available with a condensation tray. Below you can read exactly what the difference between the different clothes dryers is.

Heat pump dryer

The majority of clothes dryers sold today are heat pump dryers. This is because they have a longer life and dry a lot more economically than the alternatives by using a very low drying temperature. This keeps your energy bills down, is better for the environment and also makes your clothes last longer. Almost every heat pump dryer is in energy class A+, A++ or A+++. Most are very energy efficient and have energy label A+++. Almost all heat pump dryers have a reservoir, but be sure to check this to be sure!

Condenser dryer

The condenser dryer uses a high temperature when drying your clothes, so it is less energy efficient. When using a condenser dryer, your laundry will wear out a little faster and your energy bill will be a little higher. Most condenser dryers are rated class B. Almost all condenser dryers have a water tank that needs to be emptied after each drying cycle, but be sure to check when you buy. They also only have an exhaust hose to the outside, so they do not have a condensation tray. Because of their high energy consumption per cycle and lack of a water basin, we do not recommend this type of tumble dryer.

Conclusion

The heat pump dryer and condenser dryer are tumble dryers without a hose. Both types, in most cases, have a condensate tray that needs to be emptied once in a while. Of these two types, the heat pump dryer is the most economical. It uses a lower temperature when drying, which means it consumes less energy and will last longer with your laundry.

Tip: If you choose a dryer with a self-cleaning condenser, you will not have to clean the condenser yourself. This keeps the dryer energy efficient. Only heat pump dryers have a self-cleaning condenser.

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