LG RHX1009NMB tumble dryer, 9 kg, heat pump, energy class C, Wi-Fi, black

A heat pump dryer does not heat the air with a powerful element; instead it recovers heat from the moist air and reuses it. Clothes dry at a lower temperature, which is kinder to fabrics, and the moisture condenses inside the machine. RHX1009NMB uses sensor drying: it monitors how damp the laundry is and ends the programme when the clothes are dry, rather than simply when a set time has passed.

The dryer takes 9 kg of laundry, which matches a full load from most household washing machines, so you can move a whole wash into the dryer in one go. The drum has a volume of 122 litres, giving clothes room to tumble and helping them dry more evenly. A viewing window in the door shows the laundry moving in the drum.

The dryer offers 10 programmes: Cotton, Eco, Mix, Delicates, Easy Care, Wool, Activewear, Quick 40, Timed Dry and a cycle you can download from the app. The wool and sportswear programmes treat sensitive materials more carefully, Quick 40 suits a small load you need to wear soon, and Timed Dry lets you choose the duration yourself.

RHX1009NMB connects over Wi-Fi and can be followed in the LG app. The manufacturer also lists Smart Pairing and Smart Diagnosis, the latter helping to identify the cause of a fault more quickly. Delay start lets you push the cycle up to 19 hours later, for example to night time, and the child lock prevents buttons from being pressed by accident.

The efficiency of a heat pump dryer depends on how clean the condenser is. Here the condenser cleans itself automatically, so you do not have to wash it by hand. The energy class is C and the manufacturer lists an annual energy consumption of 106 kWh. Noise is up to 64 dB. According to the manufacturer, this model has no steam function, no anti-crease function and no drum light.

The dryer is 60 cm wide, 66 cm deep and 85 cm high and weighs 53 kg. Its width and height match a standard front-loading washing machine, so the two sit well side by side. Measure the 66 cm depth plus the space needed to open the door in your bathroom or utility room beforehand. According to the manufacturer, the door is not reversible.

LG RHX1009NMB suits households that regularly wash full loads and want to dry laundry at home without lines and racks. The heat pump, sensor drying and ten programmes cover cotton towels as well as wool and sportswear, and Wi-Fi shows how the cycle is going even when you are in another room.