Spin dryer vs tumble dryer

The quality of a dryer in your home depends on the type of dryer that you purchase. A spin and tumble dryer are both dryers that guarantee you quality drying services when it comes to your clothes.

The traditional way of drying your clothes using the sun sometimes isn’t as efficient, especially in the winter as your clothes end up taking a long time to dry. There’s also the risk of them getting rained on or falling down and getting dirty when aired outside. A dryer helps you avoid all this hassle by instantly drying the clothes after washing or minimizing the amount of water in the clothes making them dry faster. Between a spin drier and a tumble dryer, which is the better option?

Let’s take a look at both their differences and each dryer’s pros and cons to understand these two types of dryers.

Differences between a spin dryer and a tumble dryer

Machine

Spin dryers come in two forms – as a stand-alone machine or as a feature on a washing machine. Spin dryers are embedded in most washing machines as the last step in a cycle. The clothes get to be spun and excess water removed. A tumble dryer on the other hand are stand-alone machines or integrated with a washer in the form of a washer-dryer combo that completely removes all the water from clothes. You wash your clothes in a washing machine and at the end of the cycle, put them in a tumble dryer. Here, a tumble dryer is better than a spin dryer since it gets rid of the water completely.

Mode of drying

Spin dryers remove water from clothes by spinning or revolving around their axis. The machines simply spin their drums way faster than a standard washing machine hence getting rid of excess water from the clothes. The water is then vented to the outside using a hosepipe. This saves on time and energy but on the downside, it doesn’t completely leave your clothes dry and you may need to use an additional step to save on drying time. On the other hand, a tumble dryer draws air from the atmosphere, heats it, and then passes it through the tumbler. The resulting hot and humid air is vented outside to allow more air to come in. The tumble dryer’s mode of drying is more convenient making it fit anywhere in the room compared to a spin dryer which needs to vent out the water.

Performance

When it comes to performance, a tumble dryer performs better than a spin dryer as it ensures all the water is drained out of the load while a spin dryer drains as much water as it can. However, when it comes to energy, spin dryers use less energy to meet their objective while a tumble dryer consumes more energy in order to heat up the air and pass it through the tumble. A tumble dryer has a better performance compared to a spin dryer.

Spin dryer vs tumble dryer overview

Spin dryer overview

Spin dryers use centrifugal force to spin and get rid of excess water in a load. The machines exist as stand-alone machines or as a feature on a washer, usually the last step of the washing process. They don’t use heat to remove the excess water; they spin very fast compared to the typical washer. This spinning removes the excess moisture in the clothes making them dry faster when aired. For example, one can spin-dry their swimming pool or gym gear to get rid of the excess moisture before leaving the gym or swimming pool. This prevents the gym bag from getting damp and the laundry from being hampered.

Tumble dryer overview

A tumble dryer dries clothes using heat to dry the clothes. It draws air from around and heats it, then finally, it passes this hot air through the tumbler to dry the clothes. The moisture is collected in a container inside the dryer and has to be poured out. The hot and humid air then has to be vented to allow more air to be drawn in. Tumble dryers use more power to generate this heat and as a result, dry your clothes faster. The machine can come as a stand-alone machine or a combo with a washer.

Final word

Both dryers are important when it comes to drying your laundry. However, a tumble dryer does a better job faster compared to a spin dryer. On the downside, it does so using more energy.

FAQ

Can I use both a spin dryer and a tumble dryer?

Yes, it’s advisable to spin-dry your clothes first, especially when the spin dryer feature exists on your washer, and then put the clothes in your tumble dryer. This saves you both time and costs as the clothes get dry faster.

What makes a spin dryer consume less energy compared to the tumble dryer?

A spin dryer uses centrifugal force instead of electricity to spin which makes it use less energy.

Does a Tumble dryer break down more often than a Spin Dryer?

The reliability of both come down the make and model – one is not inherently more likely to break than the other. We have created a short guide of what to do if your spin dryer starts making noise when operating – but you probably will never have to use it.

Dennis Vaughn

Dennis Vaughn is a certified plumber and has been offering apprenticeship experiences to most of his employees for the past 12years. Dennis owns and runs an appliance store, and has a team made of different expertise from electricians, appliance repair individuals, and plumbers. According to him dealing with appliances is one thing but the after-sales services are what makes for the loyal clients. Many people don’t know who to call when their appliances break or become faulty, and a good number are not aware of the varieties of appliances in the market tailored to fit their expectations. The above is what necessitated the creation of the extensive excerpts on the washing machine units, which come complete with directions on the simple home repairs.