aegokocarat
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it would be hopeless for me as my washers spin at 1000RPM, and also, my little white knight compact and hotpoint compact take about 70-100 mins to dry a large load
montpellier dryers??
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aegokocarat
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Hi again Andy 
yes all is fine
i love cleaning my condenser dryer lol
its amazing how much fluff and grit gets passed the filter :O
the siemens takes all the fun out of it lol
Tom
yes all is fine
i love cleaning my condenser dryer lol
its amazing how much fluff and grit gets passed the filter :O
the siemens takes all the fun out of it lol
Tom
Siemens dryer
Is yours a heater element condensor or have you gone all awich with a heat pump dryer? Does your siemens have twin filters like the Zan/lux's?
I hate cleaning mine, really annoys me that I cannot restore the condensor to new lol.
Andy
Is yours a heater element condensor or have you gone all awich with a heat pump dryer? Does your siemens have twin filters like the Zan/lux's?
I hate cleaning mine, really annoys me that I cannot restore the condensor to new lol.
Andy
aegokocarat
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hi Andy
the siemens is a heat pump model with dual filters
Tom
the siemens is a heat pump model with dual filters
Tom
aegokocarat
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yes, the heat exchanger is flushed clean, it makes a really cool shoosh noise when it does that
Tom
Tom
Condensor Boxes
Hi Andy
I do have one of the Condensor Boxes somewhere, which i was gonna use when i was living away from home before. Never used it though. Apparantly you can put ice in it which is meant to make it work quite effectively. I dunno though, i quite fancy the idea of buying a condensor!
Was watching a Whirlpool Inspirations one on eBay but forgot about it & the auction ended, so that's that
Any thoughts on the White Knight condensors, like the 77AW? I know their vented dryers are fine but some people say the condensors aren't up to much. I'd just like to support them if i can (and don't get too tempted by my usual weakness for Zanussi), as they're one of the few proper British appliance manufacturers remaining.
Liam
Hi Andy
I do have one of the Condensor Boxes somewhere, which i was gonna use when i was living away from home before. Never used it though. Apparantly you can put ice in it which is meant to make it work quite effectively. I dunno though, i quite fancy the idea of buying a condensor!
Was watching a Whirlpool Inspirations one on eBay but forgot about it & the auction ended, so that's that
Any thoughts on the White Knight condensors, like the 77AW? I know their vented dryers are fine but some people say the condensors aren't up to much. I'd just like to support them if i can (and don't get too tempted by my usual weakness for Zanussi), as they're one of the few proper British appliance manufacturers remaining.
Liam
aegokocarat
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the WK condensers are really poor at trapping moisture, a relitive used to have one not too long ago, she said and i quote "never Ever again!"
the zanussi condensers are fab
im saving to buy a reconditioned whirlpool compact dryer that is based on the old philips compact dryer design ^-^ Tom
the zanussi condensers are fab
im saving to buy a reconditioned whirlpool compact dryer that is based on the old philips compact dryer design ^-^ Tom
Hi Liam, I think the WK condensers are ok, but if I was to choose between that and a Zanussi, then a Zanussi every time. Although if the choice was between Hoover / Candy, or Indesit, then a White Knight over those.
Yes ice can be used with water in the trap, it will help keep the water cooler for longer. So better get on eBay for an ice machine for the house warming and for the dryer lol.
Those little Philips based dryers can also be found branded as Zanussi, Bendix, Carlton, hope that widens your search Tom =)
Yes ice can be used with water in the trap, it will help keep the water cooler for longer. So better get on eBay for an ice machine for the house warming and for the dryer lol.
Those little Philips based dryers can also be found branded as Zanussi, Bendix, Carlton, hope that widens your search Tom =)
aegokocarat
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Hi Andy
this is the site that sells the reconditioned compact whirlers
i love them
Tom
this is the site that sells the reconditioned compact whirlers
i love them
Tom 
paulc
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I agree with Tom.....
Regarding the WK condenser, at least the ones from a few years ago. I used to support a lady who had on in her bedroom, after half an hour or so you could see the condensation on the windows. Hers was quite noisy and the door felt very flimsy. A couple of other people in the project had Zanussi Condenser dryers and they were great, if I were in the market for a condenser dryer at a reasonable price then it would be a Zanussi.
Regarding the WK condenser, at least the ones from a few years ago. I used to support a lady who had on in her bedroom, after half an hour or so you could see the condensation on the windows. Hers was quite noisy and the door felt very flimsy. A couple of other people in the project had Zanussi Condenser dryers and they were great, if I were in the market for a condenser dryer at a reasonable price then it would be a Zanussi.
Thank You! 
Thank you all! Glad to see that (possibly quite unusually) everyone has the same opinion on Zanussi vs White Knight Condensors.
Mums old Zanussi-based Electrolux condensor is horrendously noisy & compared to that, the White Knight i heard was quiet, but i'm guessing the newer Zanussi's with the plastic doors are considerably quieter.
Sounds like White Knight is almost like a 'runner-up' to Zanussi, which is good up against giants like Hoover/Candy & Indesit. I think (especially given the price difference is so small) i'll go for a Zanussi if i buy new and if i see something cheap on eBay, i'll consider White Knight too, but given that the dryer will be in an appartment (probably in the spare room) i'll have to think carefully about getting something that releases condensation. If it were in my own house i might risk it, but can't have paintwork being wrecked in a rented place! :-/
As a final note, any thoughts on Whirlpool condensors? The heating elements seem to fail early if eBay is anything to go on, but just wondering about noise & moisture retention? The last generation 6th Sence ones seem to go cheap - for a reason?!!
Oh and i'd love an ice machine! Though at this rate i'm gonna need a penthouse rather than a humble 2 bed place!!
Liam
Thank you all! Glad to see that (possibly quite unusually) everyone has the same opinion on Zanussi vs White Knight Condensors.
Mums old Zanussi-based Electrolux condensor is horrendously noisy & compared to that, the White Knight i heard was quiet, but i'm guessing the newer Zanussi's with the plastic doors are considerably quieter.
Sounds like White Knight is almost like a 'runner-up' to Zanussi, which is good up against giants like Hoover/Candy & Indesit. I think (especially given the price difference is so small) i'll go for a Zanussi if i buy new and if i see something cheap on eBay, i'll consider White Knight too, but given that the dryer will be in an appartment (probably in the spare room) i'll have to think carefully about getting something that releases condensation. If it were in my own house i might risk it, but can't have paintwork being wrecked in a rented place! :-/
As a final note, any thoughts on Whirlpool condensors? The heating elements seem to fail early if eBay is anything to go on, but just wondering about noise & moisture retention? The last generation 6th Sence ones seem to go cheap - for a reason?!!
Oh and i'd love an ice machine! Though at this rate i'm gonna need a penthouse rather than a humble 2 bed place!!
Liam
I would hope that any of the problems that people have experianced with White Knight condensor dryers have been addressed & refined by Crosslee.
Still the Zanussi design has a better door loading width than the standard White Knights. Helps with the bigger items, and I don't find mine too loud.
Yes the Whirlpool dryers, we sell lots and lots of those heaters. And Whirlpool parts are never cheap (known to be outrageously expensive against any other major brand) And there is no real reason why. I personally would avoid Whirlpool.
Still the Zanussi design has a better door loading width than the standard White Knights. Helps with the bigger items, and I don't find mine too loud.
Yes the Whirlpool dryers, we sell lots and lots of those heaters. And Whirlpool parts are never cheap (known to be outrageously expensive against any other major brand) And there is no real reason why. I personally would avoid Whirlpool.
Thanks!
Once again, thanks Andy
I'd heard about Whirlpool parts pricing. I like the styling of their products but 1 year warranty with a general feeling that they won't last much beyond that without needing bearings (washers) or heating element (dryers) plus extortianate parts pricing does nothing to encourage me to buy a new Whirlpool product. I could be tempted with a 2nd hand one at the right price but not new unless they offered a better warranty.
I have, however, had a development. I bid on a Zanussi ZDC37200W this morning & have had a Second Chance Offer on it as the winner apparantly bid in error! The guy is offering it to me for £85, but i have a £25 voucher from eBay following a problem i had with a sale a few months ago, so i could have it for basically £60. It's a 2010 model which would be £209 new in John Lewis. Sound a good deal?
Liam
Once again, thanks Andy
I'd heard about Whirlpool parts pricing. I like the styling of their products but 1 year warranty with a general feeling that they won't last much beyond that without needing bearings (washers) or heating element (dryers) plus extortianate parts pricing does nothing to encourage me to buy a new Whirlpool product. I could be tempted with a 2nd hand one at the right price but not new unless they offered a better warranty.
I have, however, had a development. I bid on a Zanussi ZDC37200W this morning & have had a Second Chance Offer on it as the winner apparantly bid in error! The guy is offering it to me for £85, but i have a £25 voucher from eBay following a problem i had with a sale a few months ago, so i could have it for basically £60. It's a 2010 model which would be £209 new in John Lewis. Sound a good deal?
Liam
aegokocarat
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Liam, that zanussi your bidding on is the same as mine
except that mine is a 2012 model
Tom
except that mine is a 2012 model
Tom
Location Location Location......
Cheers for the prompt response guys. Yeah i hope it's all ok too, though the seller has 100% positive feedback with a high number of transactions & says it's in excellent condition so hopefully it'll be fine.
Im just waiting to find out exactly in which part of London he's located before saying yes, but i suspect it'll be a go-er!
I would've ideally gone for the next model up, with sensor programs, because i believe the timer doesn't move on the newer timed Zanussi's, but tbh it's a small detail given the price.
Liam
Cheers for the prompt response guys. Yeah i hope it's all ok too, though the seller has 100% positive feedback with a high number of transactions & says it's in excellent condition so hopefully it'll be fine.
Im just waiting to find out exactly in which part of London he's located before saying yes, but i suspect it'll be a go-er!
I would've ideally gone for the next model up, with sensor programs, because i believe the timer doesn't move on the newer timed Zanussi's, but tbh it's a small detail given the price.
Liam
aegokocarat
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the timer doesnt move on this model
just a case of using a kitchen timer or keeping an eye on the clock lol
mine sounds like a hair dryer (so not irritationg just very wind rush sounding)
Tom
just a case of using a kitchen timer or keeping an eye on the clock lol
mine sounds like a hair dryer (so not irritationg just very wind rush sounding)
Tom
