Benefits of Heat Pump Clothes Dryers

Heat pump clothes dryers extract moisture from your clothes by circulating warm air within a self-contained system, eliminating the need for an exhaust vent.

Lower greenhouse gas emissions

Less polluting than conventional dryers

Save money

Energy savings of up to 60% compared to a conventional electric dryer

Flexibility

Compact design and no need for outdoor ventilation make it suitable for almost any living space

Easy to install

Plug it in to the same outlet you’d use for a conventional electric dryer. No drains or penetrations through the wall are needed.

The Technology

How It Works

A heat pump clothes dryer is powered by solar electricity if you have solar panels or utility-supplied electricity. Electric condenser coils in the dryer heat the air that moves into the rotating drum. As the cycle runs, the hot air absorbs moisture from clothing. When it exits the drum, it’s cooled by evaporator coils and the leftover moisture drains through a hose or collects in a tray.

Heat pump clothes dryers are available as:

Full-size models | Compact models | Hybrid full-size models

Video

Exploring a Heat Pump Clothes Dryer

This Old House | 4 min.

This Old House plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey tests out a new clothes dryer that uses a heat pump.

Featured Customer Story

Robert’s new heat pump clothes dryer

Robert is very satisfied with his decision to invest in a new heat pump clothes dryer. “I feel better knowing that I’m reducing my home’s emissions, while also saving some money on my energy bill.”

Incentives

Municipal Light Plant

If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.

Federal Rebates

Inflation Reduction Act: Up to $840 depending on your household size and income

Example Cost

Cost after incentives is estimated by subtracting Mass Save rebate from up-front cost.
Cost after incentives may be substantially lower if your household qualifies for income-scaled Federal rebates.

Example up-front cost before incentives

$1,250

Example cost after
incentives

$1,200

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