If you don’t have a dedicated room, first check that the area where you dry your laundry meets the recommended ventilation requirements. The ADEME/CSTB study recommends a large, well-ventilated room or one fitted with mechanical ventilation extraction. Then choose according to your priorities: improve spin performance when replacing your washing machine, organise your drying space, dry loads in a tumble dryer, or keep your clothes airer and add a dehumidifier with a laundry function.
You want to organise laundry drying in a living space and are wondering whether an additional appliance would suit your needs. The ADEME/CSTB study highlights the moisture released when clothes are air-dried; an appliance’s laundry function alone doesn’t mean the room is suitable.
You’re considering a dedicated appliance and need to match its capacity to your laundry loads, while checking where it can be installed and how water is collected. Bosch Home Appliances France’s product information shows why you should check the specifications of each model individually.
You want to consider spin efficiency, capacity and noise when choosing a new model. ADEME advises checking the energy label: spinning helps prepare your laundry, but it doesn’t dry it.
Start by checking the room’s drying conditions, then compare solutions based on how much laundry you have, the space available and how you plan to use them.
| Priority | What to check before you buy | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Room ventilation | Check the ventilation in your chosen drying area before hanging out laundry. The ADEME/CSTB study recommends a large, well-ventilated room or one with mechanical ventilation extraction, preferably humidity-sensitive. | If you dry laundry indoors because you don’t have outdoor space, first check that the room is suitable. Around 36% of consumers in this situation would make ventilation their main priority. |
| Handling laundry loads | For a tumble dryer, compare its capacity in kg with the size of your actual loads. For a clothes airer, consider the drying space and the clothes you need to hang. | If you do laundry regularly, you’ll want a capacity that suits your needs rather than simply choosing a high figure. Around 29% of consumers would put handling their loads first. |
| Space and noise | Check the dimensions of the exact model and the installation requirements in its manual. Compare noise figures only if they’re based on the same measurement method. | If the appliance will be in a room you use every day, its size and stated noise level will influence your choice. Around 21% of consumers in this situation would prioritise placement and noise. |
| Energy use and maintenance | Check the current energy label and distinguish between energy consumption, power and operating time. Also check which maintenance tasks are handled by automatic functions. | If you’re comparing running costs and regular maintenance, check this information for the specific model. Around 14% of consumers would make energy use and maintenance their main priority. |
For its DEXD216RF dehumidifier, De’Longhi states an extraction capacity of 16 L/24 h at 30 °C and 80% relative humidity. This figure applies under specific test conditions; it doesn’t tell you how long a load of laundry will take to dry at home.
Keep the test conditions in mind when comparing capacities, and don’t use them to estimate drying times.
The European Commission says the updated ecodesign and energy-labelling rules for tumble dryers have applied since 1 July 2025. The letters on old and new labels don’t follow an unchanged scale.
Check the current label and the EPREL information for the exact model before comparing.
Bosch product information gives sound power in dB(A) re 1 pW, whereas the cited De’Longhi information doesn’t specify the same measurement basis. These figures aren’t enough to compare directly how noisy the appliances will seem in a room.
Check the unit and measurement method on each product page before comparing figures.
The WQG24502FR and WQG13500FR heat pump tumble dryers illustrate two stated capacities: 8 kg and 9 kg respectively.
The Tasciugo AriaDry Multi DEXD216RF dehumidifier is for people who want to keep their clothes airer and consider an appliance with a dedicated laundry function.
Pegasus freestanding clothes airers are an option for organising laundry without a dedicated drying appliance.
These products cover organising your drying space, using a dedicated drying appliance and adding a dehumidifier alongside your clothes airer. Before drying laundry indoors, always check that the room is properly ventilated.
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Worth considering if you want to organise several loads on a clothes airer rather than choose a dedicated drying appliance.
It offers a stated 35 m of drying space and has three tiers. The width is described as extendable, so check how much room you’ll need.
If you dry laundry indoors, remember to consider the room’s ventilation.
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Consider this if you need a clothes airer that folds away for storage after use.
It offers a stated 9 m of drying space. The product description highlights its vertical concertina design and compact storage, so check that it will fit your room.
If you dry laundry indoors, take the room’s recommended ventilation requirements into account.
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Worth considering if you want to dry laundry in a dedicated appliance and have a suitable space for it.
The title lists an 8 kg capacity, a heat pump, freestanding installation and a C energy class. The description mentions direct connection of the drain hose; check the requirements in the manual for this model.
Its capacity and installation features don’t remove the need to check the ventilation required for indoor drying.
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Consider this if you want to keep your clothes airer and add an appliance with a laundry drying mode, without assuming it will dry clothes within a guaranteed time.
The title lists a capacity of 25 L/day and a 2.8 L tank; extraction is stated at 95 °F and 90% RH. The description mentions a continuous drainage hose and at least 10 inches of clearance around the appliance.
The description says to wait 2 hours before plugging in the appliance if it has been tilted. The laundry function doesn’t replace the need to check the room’s ventilation.
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Worth considering if you want to keep your clothes airer and look at an additional appliance with continuous drainage.
The title lists a capacity of 16 L/day, a 1.35 L tank and an approximate coverage area of 32 m². Extraction is stated at 95 °F and 90% RH; the description mentions a continuous drainage hose and at least 10 inches of clearance around the appliance.
The description says to wait 2 hours after tilting the appliance before using it. These features don’t guarantee how long a load of laundry will take to dry, and they don’t replace the need to check the room’s ventilation.
No, a laundry function doesn’t guarantee that. For the DEXD216RF, De’Longhi states an extraction capacity measured under specific conditions; this isn’t the same as the time your clothes will take to dry.
Not by itself: draining water and venting air are two different things. The Bosch models mentioned have a water drain hose, while De’Longhi describes continuous drainage. Follow the installation instructions in the manual for the exact model.
ADEME recommends opening windows for 5 to 10 minutes a day, even in winter. This guidance alone doesn’t confirm that a particular room is suitable for drying laundry.
Check the current label and the information for the exact model in EPREL. The European Commission says the updated ecodesign and energy-labelling rules have applied since 1 July 2025, so don’t directly compare an old A++ or A+++ rating with a class on the new scale.
No. The European rules mentioned apply to appliances placed on the market from 1 July 2025. They don’t mean that you have to get rid of an appliance you already own or that you can’t use it at home.