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.

GE GTD42GASJWW

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The reliable, top load matching drier that you’ve been looking for is the GE GTD42GASJWW gas drier. Get all the benefits of the perfect drier without the bells and whistles that just drive the cost up. The large maximum capacity of 7.2 cu. ft. is enough to handle even the bulkiest of your laundry, like bedding or comforters. It weighs a measly 107 lbs., and measures 29.5 inches deep, 44 inches high, and 27 inches wide, so you have the option to place it in even the tightest laundry spaces. The steel door is reversible to allow you even more flexibility in positioning. Add the 120 ft. of venting capability, and 3 exhaust options (rear, left or bottom) to give you even more freedom. The aluminized alloy drum is low maintenance and resists rusting, chipping and catching your clothes. See the inside of your drier clearly and find small articles of clothing quickly because this drier also has interior lighting. Cased in a classic white color to fit any laundry space. Forget about the dozens and dozens of wash cycles that just overcomplicate things, all you need is four: Casuals, Delicates, Cottons, and Easy Care. Auto Dry monitors the air temperature in the drier during every cycle to set the optimal drying time. The Wrinkle Care extended tumble reduces wrinkling and creasing by continuing to tumble at the end of the cycle with no heat, preventing wrinkles from setting in. Provide the right temperature for dryer any fabric type with 4 heat selections. Be sure to take out your laundry in time to stop wrinkles with the end-of-cycle signal. The lint filter is positioned in the front so you can easy remove and clean it. The GE GTD42GASJWW is affordable, dependable and does precisely everything you need a trusty drier to do. The GE GTD42GASJWW does not come with accessories.

GE GTD72GBPNDG

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Welcome the GE GTD72GBPNDG top load matching gas drier into your home. With an impressive 7.4 cu. ft. capacity, you can take on piles and piles of laundry in fewer loads. It weighs only 118 lbs., and measures 30.5 inches deep, 46 inches high and 27 inches wide making it the perfect size for smaller laundry rooms and spaces. The reversible glass door gives you more options in placement. With long venting capability of up to 120 ft., it’s easy to position this drier anywhere you want. Three exhaust vent locations include the bottom, left side and rear. The aluminized alloy steel drum is durable and resists corrosion and rusting for years and years of use. With interior lighting, unloading and loading laundry is more convenient. The GE GTD72GBPNDG features 12 dry cycles to handle your every drying need. Air Fluff lets you dry without heat for your most gentle fabrics. Mixed loads can handle everyday loads. Warm Up gives your clothes a quick refresh and relaxes wrinkles. Quick Dry gets a small load done in no time. Avoid repeatedly having to set up your dryer with the My Cycle Settings which lets you save your personal preprogrammed settings for future use. Sensor Dry helps prevent over drying of fabrics thanks to the innovative dual thermistor technology which monitors temperature and moisture in the dryer continually. Protect your family with the Sanitize Cycle which helps in sterilizing fabrics by using high temperature levels. Smart home ready so you can get notifications on any of your smart devices. 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. Get all these along with great standard features like interior light and a removable up-front lint filter. The GE GTD72GBPNDG does not come with additional accessories.

Maytag MGDC465HW

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If you’re tired of all the extra functions manufacturers throw into dryers just to drive the pricing up, the Maytag MGDC465HW may be the right one for you. Encased in a classic white color, it will look great in any laundry room. This machine is top load matching and runs on gas. It features an impressively large capacity of 7.0 cu. ft., so you can dry even the largest of your loads in the comfort of your home. It weighs only 113 lbs., and measures 28.25 inches deep, 43 inches high and 29 inches wide so it will fit in smaller laundry spaces comfortably. The square metal door is reversible to give you even more flexibility in placement. The exhaust vent is located at the rear. Maytag® Commercial Technology features high-performance parts, including a durable, heavy-duty motor and a 5-rib belt built to last. The heavy-duty motor has the power to handle even your largest loads for years to come. Find smaller articles of clothing more easily with the Built-in interior lighting. Featuring 12 drying cycles, take on delicates, jeans, and heavy-duty items like beddings comfortably. The wrinkle control cycle controls creases and wrinkles by continuing tumbling your clothes at the end of the cycle with no heat. Four separate temperature options are available for you to choose from so you can dry your clothes the way you want. The IntelliDry® sensor monitors the temperature and moisture level from inside your dryer to make sure that every load is evenly dried. These two sensors stop the cycle when the ideal temperature and moisture level is reached to help prevent over and under drying. Proudly designed, engineered and assembled in Marion, Ohio, an American pride. The Maytag MGDC465HW gas dryer may be simple, but it gets the job done. This dryer does not come with accessories.

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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