For each drying cycle, the LCD panel displays the programme running time – although this will change as the sensor detects how dry your clothes actually are. You can set a delayed start time, adjust the drying level, and use the AntiCrease option, which will roll the drum occasionally at the end of a cycle to prevent clothes from settling and becoming creased before you can get to the machine to unload. Performance In terms of drying performance, the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK belongs to Class B. While not the highest rating available, it still provides efficient and effective drying results. As with most tumble dryers, there are two filters here. The lint filter in the door simply pulls out and should be cleaned following every use.

That said, 8kg is a large amount of washing, so it’s good to see that Indesit has put a large door on the front of the machine. It swings open wide; I found it super-easy to load my test washing, even larger items such as a sheet. The heat-exchanger filter is located under the flip-down plinth at the front of the tumble dryer. This one only needs to be cleaned when the warning light turns on, although Sharp recommends that you clean it at least once a month. To test the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK tumble dryer, I put it through my standard series of tests. First, I ran the Cupboard Dry cycle. This used just 0.527kWh of power, which is very economical. And, once complete, my clothes had lost only an extra 6g of weight through fibre loss. This puts the total water removal at 106.25% of the original dry weight, which shows that the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK treats clothes gently. Water is collected in a tank that pulls out from the top left of the appliance, where the detergent drawer would be found on a regular washing machine. This can be quite heavy when full, but it’s easy enough to empty. Alternatively, those who have a drain nearby could attach the drainage hose directly to it, permanently doing away with having to empty the water tank. Secure Trust Bank PLC (register number 204550) is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and the PRA.

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At the end of the drying cycle, my clothes were 0.02kg heavier than their true dry weight: that’s 98.41% of water removal. Typically, dryers will extract more than 100% of the water weight, removing fibres as well as moisture. So, this result isn’t actually that bad: the clothes were dry enough to fold and put away, and there wasn’t much lint in the filter. This is tumble dryer can hold 9kg of washing. That’s a decent capacity, which will happily accommodate an average washing load. Those with more to dry may wish to consider a dryer with a larger drum. With its 8kg capacity, the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK offers sufficient capacity to dry most regular washing machine loads. It should suit the majority of families, although those who regularly need to deal with larger items may want a slightly larger 10kg machine, such as the Hoover H-Dry 500. This is an A++ dryer, which uses 259kWh per year, assuming 160 full drying loads. This works out to a cost per cycle of 25p, which is super-competitive. To work out a level playing field, I use an average total amount of tumble drying per year, based on 6kg loads and 160 cycles per year: 960kg of drying per year.

This dryer has an energy efficiency rating of A++, with an annual energy consumption of 234 kWh and is on the energy efficiency scale of A+++ to D. It has a drying class B, with a capacity of 8 kilograms and a cycle time of 194 minutes. The noise level of the dryer during operation is 65 dB, which is relatively low. A solid mid-range tumble dryer, the Sharp KD-NHH9S7GW2-EN is designed to be energy efficient, with all of the drying programmes you need for a wide variety of clothing. It largely hits its targets, too, and is a very energy-efficient dryer. A slightly fiddly control panel makes this dryer slightly fiddly to use, but if you’re after a reliable and well-built machine, it fits the bill. Design and Features Next, I went for the Hanging Dry option. This used just 0.452kWh of power, leaving clothes slightly damp, with water removal at 90.91% of the original dry weight. It’s good to see this kind of difference in programmes, since it shows that the sensor drying works well, getting clothes to the right level of dryness.When it comes to buying a tumble dryer, you could splash out on a fancy model with smart features; or, you could opt for the Indesit YT M11 82 X UK, which presents a simpler, cheaper option that focuses on getting the basics right. Low running costs, quiet in operation, easy to use and with a decent selection of programmes, this is a solid and reliable tumble dryer. Design and features V12 Finance and AppToPay is a trading name of Secure Trust Bank PLC, Yorke House, Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH.