Without an external opening or suitable ducting, choose a condenser tumble dryer, particularly a heat pump model, and plan how you will manage the condensed water. Then compare its capacity with that of your washing machine, along with the kWh per 100 cycles and the duration of the eco programme shown on the current energy label.
To dry laundry indoors, look for a condenser appliance and plan to empty the water tank or connect a compatible water outlet. UFC-Que Choisir points out that a vented model requires an opening to the outside or a ventilation duct.
If you put several loads through the tumble dryer every week, compare the energy consumption in kWh per 100 eco programme cycles and the programme duration before choosing a model.
For large loads, bed linen or bulky items, check the maximum capacity of the eco programme and make sure it matches your washing machine’s capacity.
Worth considering: if you regularly dry laundry indoors without a dedicated external opening.
Check: the collection tank or whether a condensate drain can be connected, depending on the model.
Worth considering: if the room cannot accommodate an external duct and you are happy to manage the collected water.
Check: access to the tank, the required maintenance and the information on the energy label.
Worth considering: only when an external opening or suitable ventilation duct is already available.
Key point: confirm the actual route of the duct before buying the appliance.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor installation | Choose condenser technology if no external duct is available. Check the collection tank, whether drainage is possible and access to the water outlet. | I want to dry laundry in an indoor room without having to create an air outlet to the outside. |
| Energy consumption and duration | Compare the kWh per 100 cycles of the eco programme, its duration, capacity and noise level on the same energy label. Since 1 July 2025, tumble dryer labels have used the A to G scale, according to GIFAM. | I want to keep electricity consumption under control while knowing how long the eco programme will tie up the laundry. |
| Usable capacity | Check the maximum capacity of the eco programme in kg, then review the load limits for programmes designed for delicate, synthetic or bulky fabrics. | My usual loads should fit in the tumble dryer without being split unnecessarily. |
| Fabrics and maintenance | Check the fabric programmes, access to the lint filter, the required condenser maintenance and tank management. GIFAM recommends cleaning the lint filter after every use. | I want to adapt drying to different fabrics and keep maintenance tasks easy to fit into my daily routine. |
A vented tumble dryer expels hot, damp air outside. Without a suitable opening or duct, it will not meet the requirements for drying laundry indoors.
Physically check the route of the duct before buying. Otherwise, compare condenser appliances.
The new A to G scale, which has applied to tumble dryers since 1 July 2025, is not read in the same way as the old scale. An old A+++ rating cannot therefore be compared directly with a letter on the current label.
Compare the kWh per 100 cycles of the eco programme, its duration, maximum capacity and noise level on labels using the same version.
The capacity should match the loads you actually dry and the capacity of your washing machine. Some fabrics and programmes require a smaller load.
Use your washing machine’s capacity as a guide, then check the eco programme capacity and the limits given in the instruction manual.
The water tank, lint filter and condenser affect the tasks required after or between cycles. Direct condensate drainage depends on the model and installation.
Before ordering, check whether the appliance includes a tank, kit or drain hose, as well as how accessible the filter is and what maintenance the manufacturer specifies.
In France, Bosch offers heat pump tumble dryers, particularly 8 kg and 9 kg models, which should be compared with your washing machine’s capacity and the features of the specific model.
The 8 kg TWC640WP is a heat pump model worth considering for a household looking for an 8 kg capacity and a stacked installation, depending on the exact model.
Beko offers heat pump tumble dryers with, depending on the model, direct condensate drainage and a range of capacities.
These Joybuy options include a heat pump tumble dryer and a standard condenser model for households that need to dry laundry indoors.
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An option worth considering for regular indoor drying, with an 8 kg capacity.
Check the current energy label, the eco programme capacity, load restrictions for different fabrics, and the installation and drainage connection requirements.
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This 8 kg condenser model is suitable for a room without an external duct, with condensed water to manage.
Before buying, check whether manually emptying the tank suits you, along with the energy label data, fabric programmes and installation requirements.
Yes, with a condenser tumble dryer, including a heat pump model: these technologies do not require a connection to the outside. However, you will need to empty the collection tank or arrange condensate drainage if the model and installation allow it. A vented model requires an external opening or suitable duct, according to UFC-Que Choisir and GIFAM.
It is a useful starting point, but you should focus on the maximum capacity of the eco programme shown in kg on the energy label. UFC-Que Choisir recommends considering both the size of your household and the washing machine’s capacity; some fabrics or programmes accept a smaller load.
Compare the energy consumption in kWh per 100 cycles of the eco programme, the duration of that programme, the maximum capacity and the noise level on labels using the same version. GIFAM states that the A to G label has applied to tumble dryers since 1 July 2025; do not therefore compare an old A+++ rating directly with a letter on the new scale.
Check the care label on each item and choose a programme suited to the fabric and the finish you want, such as ready to put away or ready to iron. A delicate programme does not automatically make every fabric suitable for tumble drying.
Yes. The French decree of 24 March 1982, published by Légifrance, provides for general and permanent ventilation in homes. Keep the property’s ventilation systems in place and follow the manufacturer’s positioning instructions for your chosen model.