Fix of Replace Tumble Dryer - Cheapest Considering Energy Efficiency?

andybookie · 20-03-2023 5:28pm #1

I have a Beko dtbc7001W condenser tumble dryer and the heater is broken.

Its energy efficiency rating is B.

I can fix it (by buying a spare heater) for €80.

Otherwise, I can replace it with a new energy efficient A++ heat pump dryer for €369.99

Which would be the wisest decision money-wise here?

Thanks

greasepalm · 20-03-2023 5:42pm

How old is unit as i answered other thread

andybookie · 20-03-2023 5:43pm

It's 4 years old, unsurprisingly a few months out of warrantee. :)

MrMusician18 · 20-03-2023 5:47pm

How often do you use it? And how old is it.

The condensing dryer is likely 2x more expensive than the heat pump to run. You'll have to figure out if the payback is worth it in the long run.

greasepalm · 20-03-2023 5:48pm

Beko are not the best for long life before something breaks.

Did you have someone check it out ?

Why is my Beko tumble dryer not getting warm?

There needs to be enough space in the drum to allow air to circulate, so it is important to make sure you don't fill your machine completely. Alternatively, it could be that there is an issue with the drive belt. To check whether there is an issue with the drive belt, try to manually spin the drum.

andybookie · 20-03-2023 5:51pm

It's not the drive belt, it's the faulty heater.

It's easy enough to replace but the complication is whether it makes monetary sense to do so or buy another which is much more energy efficient.

andybookie · 20-03-2023 5:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380537#Comment_120380537

Thanks

We use it much more than I'm comfortable with.

Maybe there's your answer, right there.

ongarite · 20-03-2023 5:58pm

It totally depends on your usage. Do you use dryer 3 times a day, 3 times a week or once a week?

Are you on smart meter or night rate plan where you can use dryer on cheaper electricity rate?

Heat pump dryer uses half the units compared to condenser. Do the sums & work out your individual payback period.

Padre_Pio · 20-03-2023 5:59pm

They use average electricity usage of 504kWh/year for your Beko vs 235 for the logik.

Based on 40c per kWh, your payback of €290 (difference between purchase and repair) is 2.7 years.

I'd buy the new one. Repairing a tumble dryer is a pain, and something else is bound to go soon.

andybookie · 20-03-2023 6:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380602#Comment_120380602

Thanks I appreciate it

Padre_Pio · 20-03-2023 6:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380609#Comment_120380609

Back of the envelope calculation. Payback period is less the more you use it and the more expensive electricity gets. And vice versa.

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