Best Tumble Dryers UK (2026) — Page 2
Tumble dryers for UK homes.
Read our full Hotpoint 8kg Freestanding Condenser Tumble Dryer - White vs Hoover HLEC8LF Condenser Tumble Dryer, 8kg: Which Tumble Dryers Is Better? guide.

#7 Pick
Hotpoint CHDC82WWGDUK 8kg Freestanding Condenser Tumble Dryer with Sensor Drying - WhiteRated 4.2 out of 5 stars (64)
- 8kg
- 1 year
£308.92
Pros
- Sensor drying stops the cycle once clothes are dry
- Generous 8kg capacity for family wash loads
- Latest Hotpoint model with updated controls
Cons
- Fewer customer reviews as a newer release

#8 Pick
Hoover H-DRY 300 HLEH8A1LE 8kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, Sensor Dry - WhiteRated 4.4 out of 5 stars (14)
- 8kg
- 2 years
£289.00
Pros
- Heat pump technology is gentler on fabrics
- Sensor Dry and Anti Allergy programmes included
- A+ energy rating helps keep running costs down
Cons
- Newer listing with a limited review history so far

#9 Pick
Hisense DH1Q802BW2 60cm Freestanding 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, Steam Refresh - WhiteRated 4.4 out of 5 stars (160)
- 8kg
- 2 years
£349.00
Pros
- Amazon #1 Best Seller in its category
- Steam Refresh cycle freshens clothes without a full wash
- 16 programmes with Allergy Care and Auto Dry
Cons
- Heat pump models cost more upfront than vented dryers

#10 Pick
Indesit CYDA81WWGLUK 8kg Air Vented Tumble Dryer - WhiteRated 4.2 out of 5 stars (67)
- 8kg
- 1 year
£194.81
Pros
- 15 drying programmes including Easy Iron
- LED marker display for simple operation
- Trusted Indesit reliability at an accessible price
Cons
- C energy rating and vented design needs an outlet or hose

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Pros
- Digital display with delay start function
- 12 drying programmes and anti-crease function
- Well-reviewed budget vented dryer
Cons
- C energy rating and vented design needs ducting

#12 Pick
Hoover H-DRY 300 LITE HLE C10DE 10kg Vented Tumble Dryer - WhiteRated 3.8 out of 5 stars (491)
- 10kg
- 1 year
£299.00
Pros
- Large 10kg drum suits bigger households
- Vented design is simple to install and maintain
- Multiple timed and sensor drying programmes
Cons
- Vented type needs a route for a hose to the outside