LG RHX7010TWB tumble dryer, 10 kg, heat pump, energy class C, Wi-Fi, white

A heat pump dryer recovers heat from the moist air and reuses it, so clothes dry at a lower temperature than in a dryer with a heating element. RHX7010TWB uses the LG DUAL Inverter Heat Pump system: the inverter compressor varies its speed as needed instead of switching on and off at full power, which means smoother operation throughout the cycle.

The dryer takes 10 kg of laundry at once. That helps if your washing machine is large or if you need to dry bed linen, duvet covers and towels, which take up a lot of room in the drum. A larger capacity also means fewer cycles a week, because a whole wash can be dried in a single run.

Sensor Dry monitors the moisture in the laundry and ends the cycle once the clothes are dry. AI Dry is an LG smart function that chooses the drying approach by the load, so you do not have to look for the right programme every time. Dual Dry (EcoHybrid) gives a choice between two drying modes. According to the manufacturer, this model has no steam function.

Allergy Care is a programme for people who need to remove as many allergens as possible from their laundry, for example children's clothes or bedding. The dual lint filter catches more lint and helps keep the inside of the dryer clean. The condenser cleans itself automatically, so the heat pump keeps its efficiency without manual maintenance.

RHX7010TWB connects over Wi-Fi to the LG app, where you can see how the cycle is going. Delay start pushes the cycle up to 19 hours later, and the child lock prevents accidental button presses. The energy class is C and the maximum noise level is 62 dB. The manufacturer does not list annual energy consumption for this model; the exact figure is on the appliance energy label.

The dryer is 60 cm wide, 66 cm deep and 85 cm high and weighs 55 kg. Its width and height are the same as a standard front-loading washing machine, so the two sit well side by side. Add space for opening the door to the depth and measure your bathroom or utility room beforehand. The white body matches most washing machines.

LG RHX7010TWB suits a larger household that often dries full loads, bed linen and towels and wants the dryer to work out the time itself. Allergy Care is useful in a home with an allergy sufferer or a small child, and Wi-Fi shows how drying is going even when you are in another room.