Altimo vs Blomberg Tumble Dryers

Altimo and Blomberg both compete on value, but in different ways. Altimo's listings start at £249 for the ACD812W 8kg condenser and rise to £329–£339 for the AHPD912W 9kg heat pump dryer. Blomberg's line-up runs from £379.99 for the LTK38020W 8kg condenser and £439.99 for the LTK310030W 10kg condenser to £599 for the LTDIP08310 8kg integrated heat pump.

The headline surprise is that Altimo's 9kg heat pump costs less than Blomberg's 8kg condenser. A heat pump reuses warm air in a closed loop, drying at lower temperatures and using roughly half the energy of a condenser, so the AHPD912W offers modern efficiency at an entry-level price. Blomberg counters with capacity and installation options: the LTK310030W's 10kg drum handles full family loads and duvets, and the LTDIP08310 is one of the few heat pump dryers designed to sit behind a kitchen door.

Running costs matter here. At around 25p per kWh, a family doing three loads a week could save £80 or more a year with a heat pump over a condenser. That makes the £329 Altimo AHPD912W a strong all-rounder for most homes. Blomberg is the better fit if you need a larger 10kg drum without paying heat pump prices, or if your kitchen layout demands an integrated machine. Altimo's cheapest ACD812W condenser suits only light, occasional drying where upfront cost outweighs efficiency.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest price for heat pump efficiency, with the AHPD912W 9kg at around £329 representing excellent value. Opt for Blomberg if you specifically need a 10kg condenser drum at £439.99 or a built-in heat pump like the LTDIP08310 for a fitted kitchen installation.