Heat pump Dryers - Page 5

Servicetech · 02-25-14, 05:39 AM

Keep in mind with a conventional dryer the element cycles.

nokiasixteth · 02-25-14, 08:51 AM

I cant seem to find out wich one has the heat pump in it. The ones i found talked to the chatt online . I asked if had a heat pump all they said they could find is it does something of condensing.. Didnt find a specific in if any had a heat pump.

NiHaoMike · 02-25-14, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AC_Hacker

Is there actually a 26 amp solid state heat pump that is being used in dryers?

I was referring to the LG linked in the post before. The solid state heat pump is only 250W or so, but there would still be a conventional heater to get it up to temperature quickly.

Condensing could be a heat pump or a radiator. The difference is that while the radiator releases most of the heat (but not moisture) into the room, a heat pump recycles most of the heat. If there's one on display, see if there's a large vent (looks something like a HVAC type vent) in the back where the radiator would go.

nokiasixteth · 02-25-14, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NiHaoMike

I was referring to the LG linked in the post before. The solid state heat pump is only 250W or so, but there would still be a conventional heater to get it up to temperature quickly.

Condensing could be a heat pump or a radiator. The difference is that while the radiator releases most of the heat (but not moisture) into the room, a heat pump recycles most of the heat. If there's one on display, see if there's a large vent (looks something like a HVAC type vent) in the back where the radiator would go.

Its a online buy only . The local store prob never has even heard of a heat pump dryer.

jeff5may · 02-25-14, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nokiasixteth

My old dryer shows 26 amps. Thats lot more than i had expected .

on the homedepot site it dont say anything about a heat pump. What should you be looking for to make sure it has the heat pump.
SOmething else that makes it better is there a washer and dryer combo. Use less space .

LG Electronics 2.3 cu. ft. Washer and Electric Ventless Dryer in White-WM3455HW at The Home Depot

This one looks like it has a conventional heater and uses some cold water to run the condenser. The drum air is recirculated past the heater and condenser without moving parts on the intake or outlet somehow... Hmmm, I wonder how much water is actually condensed out of the air stream?

The exploded views page:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...F1010052/00004

nokiasixteth · 02-25-14, 06:43 PM

I wouldnt guess it would be much . Im on well water so its a constant 65 or so degrees. I wonder how that would work out and if it would save me any power. Im wonderin if it would be better to get a heat pump one or get the one thats on here.

jeff5may · 02-26-14, 04:00 AM

On second look, it seems none of the units on the home despot website have a real heat pump in them. They look to have air-or-water-cooled condensers in them. The hunt for a usa market heat pump dryer may be a long one. They're pretty new, even in Europe.

NiHaoMike · 02-26-14, 12:23 PM

Best bet is a dehumidifier blowing into a closet. Cheaper, too.

MN Renovator · 02-26-14, 01:47 PM

Instead of blowing into a closet, probably better if it is inside the closet with the door shut. That way it will be drawing in the highest moisture and working off of that for better efficiency and you aren't running the risk of spreading that moisture out somewhere else.

NiHaoMike · 02-26-14, 02:51 PM

It would probably overheat with the door completely closed. Might work out quite well if you open the door a little.

02-26-14, 12:23 PM	#48
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02-26-14, 02:51 PM	#50
NiHaoMike Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 257 Times in 241 Posts	It would probably overheat with the door completely closed. Might work out quite well if you open the door a little. __________________ To my surprise, shortly after Naomi Wu gave me a bit of fame for making good use of solar power, Allie Moore got really jealous of her...

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nokiasixteth Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 348 Thanks: 43 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I cant seem to find out wich one has the heat pump in it. The ones i found talked to the chatt online . I asked if had a heat pump all they said they could find is it does something of condensing.. Didnt find a specific in if any had a heat pump.

02-25-14, 06:43 PM	#46
nokiasixteth Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 348 Thanks: 43 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I wouldnt guess it would be much . Im on well water so its a constant 65 or so degrees. I wonder how that would work out and if it would save me any power. Im wonderin if it would be better to get a heat pump one or get the one thats on here.

02-26-14, 04:00 AM	#47
jeff5may Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: elizabethtown, ky, USA Posts: 2,428 Thanks: 431 Thanked 619 Times in 517 Posts	On second look, it seems none of the units on the home despot website have a real heat pump in them. They look to have air-or-water-cooled condensers in them. The hunt for a usa market heat pump dryer may be a long one. They're pretty new, even in Europe.

02-26-14, 01:47 PM	#49
MN Renovator Less usage=Cheaper bills Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 939 Thanks: 41 Thanked 116 Times in 90 Posts	Instead of blowing into a closet, probably better if it is inside the closet with the door shut. That way it will be drawing in the highest moisture and working off of that for better efficiency and you aren't running the risk of spreading that moisture out somewhere else.