Heat pump clothes dryers save energy and space using a ventless, self-contained system.
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.
Less polluting than conventional dryers.
Energy savings of up to 60% compared to a conventional electric dryer.
Compact design and no need for outdoor ventilation make it suitable for almost any living space.
Plug it in to the same outlet you’d use for a conventional electric dryer. No drains or penetrations through the wall are needed.
A heat pump clothes dryer is powered by 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.
Full-size models | Compact models | Hybrid full-size models
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.
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.”
If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.
Energy Saver Home Loan: Up to $100,000 at up to 2% interest over terms of up to 20 years for income-qualified households.
Cost after incentives is estimated by subtracting Mass Save rebate from up-front cost.
Example up-front cost before incentives
$1,250
Example cost after
incentives
$1,200
