Hoover vs Indesit Tumble Dryers

Hoover and Indesit cover different ends of the UK tumble dryer market. Hoover sits in the mid-range with a mix of heat pump and condenser models, including the HLEH9A3TE 9kg WiFi heat pump at £429, the HLEC8DE AquaVision 8kg condenser at £329, the HLEC9DGB 9kg condenser at £279 and the NDEH10A2TCBER 10kg WiFi heat pump at £499. Indesit targets the entry level, with the CYDA81WWGLUK 8kg vented dryer and the CYDC82WWGLUK 8kg condenser both at £249, and the YT M11 92 X 9kg heat pump at £399 as its step up.

Hoover's sensor drying monitors moisture and stops the cycle when clothes are dry, and its WiFi heat pump models use the hOn app. The AquaVision model offers 15 programmes, while the HLEC9DGB has 16 programmes and start delay options. Hoover's range runs from 7kg to 11kg, with most models rated A++ and some A+++, and its Silence Technology keeps noise as low as 62dB. Indesit's models use a one-button Push&Wash function, anti-crease options and start delay. Indesit offers fewer smart features, and some models are noisier than 65dB.

Hoover suits buyers who want smart controls, sensor drying and a wider choice of programmes, and its heat pump models suit anyone keen to keep energy use down. Its condenser and heat pump models need no external vent, which suits renters or flats without an exterior wall for ducting. Indesit suits buyers with a tight budget who need a dryer for regular family loads and do not need connected features. The vented CYDA81WWGLUK does need a permanent external vent, which rules it out for many homes.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you want sensor drying, app control and installation flexibility without ducting, and you can spare around £30 more than the cheapest Indesit condenser. Choose Indesit if the lowest upfront price is your deciding factor and you are happy with a more basic machine.