Indesit vs Samsung Tumble Dryers

Indesit and Samsung offer a clear step up from budget to smart drying. Indesit's models run from the Indesit CYDA81WWGLUK 8kg vented dryer at £249 to the Indesit YT M11 92SS X UK 9kg heat pump at £489. Samsung's heat pumps start with the Samsung Series 6 Optimal Dry DV90T5240AN 9KG at £499 and reach the Samsung Series 7 AI Energy DV90T6240LE 9KG at £799. The Indesit YT M11 92SS X UK is £10 cheaper than the Samsung DV90T5240AN.

Samsung's heat pumps use Optimal Dry technology and SmartThings connectivity, with a 5 year warranty on every model, and the Series 7 adds AI Energy. Indesit's heat pumps offer a Push&Go cycle, 15 programmes and a 9kg drum, while its vented CYDA81WWGLUK uses an LED marker and 15 cycles. One Indesit condenser adds an anti-crease function and start delay. Indesit's range does not include the SmartThings control found across Samsung's models, but its heat pumps are priced close to Samsung's entry model.

Indesit suits buyers who want a heat pump without paying for smart features, particularly those on a tight budget. Samsung suits households who want SmartThings control, a five-year warranty and Optimal Dry drying in an 8kg or 9kg model. A family choosing a 9kg heat pump could compare the Indesit YT M11 92 X UK at £399 with the Samsung DV90T5240AN at £499, a £100 difference that brings SmartThings and Optimal Dry to the Samsung.

Bottom line: choose Indesit if you want a 9kg heat pump for under £400 without smart features, and the YT M11 92 X UK is the cheapest here. Choose Samsung if SmartThings and a five-year warranty matter, and the DV90T5240AN at £499 is the entry point to that package.