Hotpoint Ariston tumble dryer: the “home professional” for gentle laundry care

Drying machines of well-known brands, in particular Indesit (Ariston), are gaining more and more demand in the modern market of advanced technologies. According to the manufacturer, such a device can not only qualitatively dry things made from any, even the most “capricious” material, but also do it as carefully as possible, eliminating the possible risk of deformation or occurrence of defects on the “subjected to drying” linen. Today, we will not only understand what characteristics of Hotpoint-Ariston tumble dryers can be attributed to the main advantages and disadvantages of this type of household appliances, but also determine the key moments of the analysis of the existing assortment, which are necessary for buyers who are wondering how to choose the right household gadget and not regret your decision.

About the manufacturer

The history of the company, the most popular product of which today is a tumble dryer, known to the public under the brand name Ariston, dates back to 1930. At that time, the still unknown Italian entrepreneur Aristide Merloni takes, as it turned out in practice, a rash decision to start production and marketing of scales. Already in 1945, in view of the loss-making nature of the existing enterprise, Aristide, having renamed his organization Merloni Elettrodomestici (Ariston), began to produce electric heaters and gas cylinders.

Having built up a strong reputation as a responsible manufacturer of equipment and significantly expanded the range of products, Merloni passes on his business to his sons. The youngest son, Francesco, continued the tradition of manufacturing heaters, creating his “subsidiary brand” - Merloni TermoSanitari. The middle son, Antonio, founded his own company - Ardo - based on the knowledge gained in working with his father. The eldest son, Vittorio, took the place of the pope and became the owner of the already famous brand at that time Ariston.

Over time, in 2005, Merloni Elettrodomestici Corporation was renamed Indesit Company for ease of perception of the name by consumers. Around this time, the active unification and absorption of "small" brands by the corporation under consideration begins. So, already in 2007, as a result of the merger of Ariston and Hotpoint, the world-famous manufacturer begins to produce large household appliances, in particular washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, under the Hotpoint-Ariston brand, which has been in great demand by customers until now.

About product

For a short time, no one thought about the possibility of drying clothes in a separate device, with a specially provided functioning system. Today, a tumble dryer is not uncommon. However, not everyone fully understands the principle of its operation and the main difference from a washing machine with the function of “drying clothes”.

The tumble dryer looks very much like a traditional “washing machine”, due to the identical presence in the design of a household gadget of a control panel with the available modes, a drum mechanism, as well as a hatch door for loading laundry inside the “home assistant”. From a technical point of view, the dryer is a device that acts on the laundry loaded into the drum with hot steam, while maintaining continuous rotation of the mechanism throughout the entire “drying” cycle. In such a household appliance, things are dried flattened, thanks to the special design of the drum, as a result of which the need for thorough “ironing” of clothes after they “exit” from the dryer is minimized. Moreover, due to the steam treatment of linen in a continuously rotating mechanism, evaporation occurs as quickly as possible.

It is important to note that directly by the principle of moisture collection, drying machines are divided into:

• condensation ("exhausted" moist air is supplied into a special cavity to collect the existing condensate, after which it is again heated and cyclically used in direct drying of laundry in the drum of a household gadget);
• ventilating (the "exhausted" moist air stream is discharged outside the dryer, as a result of which there is a high need to install it near windows or special hoods to maintain a normal level of humidity in the room).

The first type is the most common due to the possibility of operating a household appliance with a similar mechanism in any room without special conditions.

Thanks to a well-thought-out algorithm of its work, the Hotpoint-Ariston dryer will become an indispensable assistant in the gentle care of “delicate” materials that require a special approach not only during washing, but also during the drying process. The advantages of using the products of this segment of household appliances should be considered:

• obtaining clean dry laundry “at the exit” as soon as possible, without the need for hanging it on the street or indoors;
• accompanying the drying process, smoothing things, which significantly reduces the need for their thorough subsequent "ironing" with an iron;
• the possibility of ridding clothes of stubborn, "old" odors without the use of special chemicals;
• compatibility with direct operation with the vast majority of types of fabrics, yarn, leather and so on, due to the wide range of automatic programs provided by the manufacturer.

However, in deciding whether to buy a drying machine, it is important to keep in mind not only the positive, but also the negative aspects of using such a technique.

So, for example, when buying a drying machine, it is worthwhile to determine a place for it at home in advance of the impressive size of the structure. This drawback may become crucial for owners of apartments with an average area that excludes the possibility of embedding large-sized household appliances in one of the available rooms.

An equally important negative characteristic of this kind of gadget is its cost. A potential buyer should not save on buying a tumble dryer and it is better to stock up in advance with a large amount of money to purchase a worthwhile, rather than a “one-time” “product”.

How to choose

So, you are clearly aware of the need to purchase a dryer and your ability to directly maintain it at home. What to look for when choosing the highest quality device, analyzing the range presented by the manufacturer? Which models have the necessary characteristics and should be evaluated first?

When buying a Hotpoint Ariston tumble dryer, the following should be fundamental:

• the maximum possible load volume of laundry in the drum of the device (optimally - from 5 to 7 kg);
• type of energy consumption, indicated by the manufacturer, or the amount of electricity consumed by the device during direct operation (optimally - A or B class with minimal energy consumption);
• the power of the drying apparatus, illustrating the speed of the immediate functional tasks of the household appliance (in this case, it is preferable to give the device with the highest rate, "fit" into the acceptable limits, conditionally indicated by the technical capabilities of the electrical wiring of the room);
• the direction of rotation of the dryer drum (if it is necessary to carry out the fastest drying of the laundry, it is optimal to give preference to a gadget with reverse rotation.However, it should be borne in mind that a drum moving exclusively in one direction will be more sparing in terms of the load on the motor of the machine itself, which means that the life of such a device is longer than that of a reversible type);
• type of moisture collection (optimal - condensation);
• the presence of additional functions (the number and type of filter elements, a variety of automatic modes, the mode of "airing linen", backlight, child protection, delayed start and so on).

Having formulated the basic characteristics that are considered fundamental in the selection of the Hotpoint-Ariston dryer, it is advisable to highlight the top models that are “exemplary” in their segment.

The best models

Hotpoint-Ariston TCS 73B GP (EU)

• Type of drying: condensation
• Power Consumption: 2300 W
• Drum capacity: 112 L
• Maximum load: 7 kg
• Total number of automatic programs: 5
• Noise Level: 69 dB
• Weight: 37 kg
• Additional options: the presence of a filter pollution indicator, child protection, automatic shutdown, delayed start

Hotpoint-Ariston FTCF 87B 6H (EU)

• Type of drying: condensation
• Power Consumption: 1600 W
• Drum capacity: 112 L
• Maximum load: 8 kg
• Total number of automatic programs: 10
• Noise Level: 69 dB
• Weight: 37 kg
• Additional options: display, indication of malfunctions, child protection, automatic shutdown, delayed start

Hotpoint-Ariston FTCD 97 B 6H

• Type of drying: condensation
• Power Consumption: 2300 W
• Drum capacity: 112 L
• Maximum load: 9 kg
• Total number of automatic programs: 16
• Noise Level: 66 dB
• Weight: 39 kg
• Additional options: reverse direction of rotation of the drum, determining the humidity of the laundry, display, indication of existing faults, child protection, automatic shutdown, delayed start, self-diagnosis of malfunctions

Having bought a Hotpoint-Ariston tumble dryer for home use, you can be sure of high-quality, but as delicate care for your favorite things without the need for your participation in the process of “drying” your laundry.