If you're after a tumble dryer that will give you airy, fresh smelling laundry then you'll want to hear all the great things I have to say after I tried Hotpoint's 9kg heat pump tumble dryer.
With so many tumble dryer options on the market it's a challenge figuring out which best suits your needs, even if all we want are dry clothes.
Until I used the Hotpoint NT M11 9X3E UK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer in White I thought my previous tumble dryer did an okay job. But I was very wrong! If you're thinking your current tumble dryer is doing a great job too, you might just change your mind once you hear about all the fantastic features and superb results you'll get from this fantastic Hotpoint tumble dryer.
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The great thing about it being a freestanding, heat pump tumble dryer is that there's absolutely no plumbing required, which came as a huge relief. I just plugged it in and it was good to go right away.
First thing I noticed was how big the 9kg drum was, which is perfect for big families and those who prefer drying a large amount in one go.
There are several cycle options and programs available so you can choose exactly what you want your dryer to do in the same way as you would a washing machine.
Choose from specific programs such as mixed, eco, anti allergy, cuddly toys, bed & bath, baby, duvet, jeans, shirts, refresh and pre iron to your standard options such as cotton, wool, silk and synthetics. You can also choose your dryness level, whether you want crease care, a gentle dry, timed drying, or a start delay.
I filled the 9kg drum with a full load of mixed wet clothes, selected the 'mixed' drying option and pressed start. The noise level was a cool, soft, almost silent and somewhat relaxing motor sound which is super handy for anyone wanting to use their tumble dryer late at night.
Once the load was dry and I removed the clothes, I was pleasantly surprised at how light the items were, and how fluffy and soft my wools came out. But the one thing I was most impressed with was how lovely and fresh everything smelt.
I always use a tablet soap and add a fabric softener when washing my clothes via the washing machine, but I never really thought much about the smell of the clothes once the laundry was done. However the fragrance of my laundry after having used the brand new Hotpoint NT M11 9X3E UK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer was a hundred times more fragrant.
The dryer certainly did a great job of drying my clothes while maintaining their gorgeous fragrance.
Next I decided to give the eco program on a full load a go, using the delay start time option - this is a great option if you're wanting to save on energy - the only thing I would say about this program is that it failed to completely dry the clothes.
For anyone wanting to cut costs this is a good way to part dry your laundry and then hang it on a clothing line or air dryer to finish drying without using any more energy.
Having the option to delay the start isn't something that I would need often, although it worked perfectly well. If you're wanting to use your tumble dryer during cost-effective times throughout the day, then this is definitely a very handy option.
The water tank is placed at the top of the dryer making it incredibly easy to access and empty without having to bend or do any heavy lifting. The filter is located at the front of the tumble dryer as you open the door, and the fluff and dust is enveloped so that it doesn't fly around or get stuck in any nooks and crannies, making it very easy to clean.
My experience of using the Hotpoint NT M11 9X3E UK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer was a good one. It does all the usual things you'd expect a tumble dryer to do, but the extensive features allows you to do so much more.
It's a great option for families wanting to save on energy bills, keep allergens at bay with the anti allergy feature and anyone with kids who require very specific features that will benefit your family. Best of all, your clothes will look, feel and smell absolutely delightful.
The Hotpoint NT M11 9X3E UK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer is available to buy at Currys and is priced at £479.
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