Best dryer brands
There’s a lot involved in buying a new clothes dryer. And how do you know what makes a good clothes dryer? There are several brands that can be trusted well for their clothes dryers. If you want to know what the best brand is for clothes dryers, you’ve come to the right place!

Best tested dryer brands
Every year, the Dutch Consumers’ Association tests what the best clothes dryers are. They also look at which brands are the best in the test. Year after year Miele comes out at number one for the best clothes dryer brand. The owners of Miele clothes dryers are most satisfied with the performance of their dryer and the technological gadgets that improve ease of use. The only downside to this washer dryer is that they are quite expensive.
With an average of a 9.3 for brand satisfaction, nearly half also indicate the owners of Miele clothes dryers are likely to go for a Miele again next time. According to the Consumers’ Association, the brands below score best on brand satisfaction:
- Miele
- Bosch
- Siemens
- AEG
- Samsung
It is striking that all these brands (including Miele) score less well on price-quality ratio. This is because these popular brands are generally much more expensive. Brands that offer cheaper clothes dryers score higher in this category. These are Beko, Indesit and Zanussi.
The best dryers of 2022
Are you looking for a new dryer? We would like to give you a hand with that. A dryer is not just a purchase. They cost between 300 and 2,000 euros and last on average ten years. For this reason, you will naturally want to buy a good tumble dryer that meets your needs and expectations. For this reason, we are pleased to present our top 5 best tumble dryers of 2022. But first, we would like to explain the difference between the different types of dryers:
- The heat pump dryer is the most energy efficient and almost always has energy class A++ or A+++. The heat pump dryer dries at a relatively low temperature so the drying process takes a little longer but fragile clothing remains more beautiful and your energy consumption low. Most clothes dryers sold are heat pump dryers.
- The condenser dryer dries a high temperature, the drying time is therefore shorter but the risk of wear and tear is greater. The condenser dryer therefore uses more energy and usually has energy label A or energy label B.
- The vented dryer has even higher energy consumption and is the least economical. For this reason, you will find fewer vented dryers when you are looking for a new clothes dryer. Because of the high annual energy costs, we don’t recommend buying an vented dryer.
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Best buy tumble dryer
The best clothes dryer often comes with a hefty price tag. For that reason, we are also happy to show you what the best buys for tumble dryers are per type of dryer. Because not every household needs an expensive washing machine with unnecessary luxuries and endless programs.
Best heat pump dryers 2022
If you want energy-efficient drying, choose an energy-efficient heat pump dryer. These dry quietly, sustainably and energy efficiently. Research by the Consumers’ Association shows that several AEG dryers are the best in the test. The AEG T9DENS87 and the AEG T9DEN87CC deliver the best quality. Both dryers have a fill weight of 8 kg, which is perfect for a household of three or four people. Below you will find our top 5 with the best heat pump dryers at the moment.
Best condenser dryers 2022
The condenser dryer uses more energy, but is cheaper to buy and can dry faster. For this reason, the condenser dryer is still the best dryer for some. Want to know what the best condenser dryer is? Research by the Consumers’ Association shows two condenser dryer models from Bosch and Siemens come out best in the test: the Bosch WTN83272NL and the Siemens WT43N272NL. Both have a fill weight of 8 kg, ideal for medium-sized families. In the top 5 below you will find the best condenser dryers of 2022.