Compare Miele dryers
Comparison Miele dryers
| Small loads of laundry | Small and larger loads of laundry | Very large loads of laundry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 7kg | 8kg | 9kg |
| Type of dryer | Condenser or heat pump dryer | Heat pump dryer | Heat pump dryer |
| Energy label | B or A++ | A++, A+++, or A+++-10% | A+++ or A+++-10% (most energy-efficient) |
| SteamFinish steam function | No | No | Yes, with 3 dryers |
| Controls via app | No | Yes, with 2 dryers | Yes |
| PerfectDry drying system | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FragranceDos fragrance flacon | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SoftCare drum | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Energy label
Small loads of laundry: choose B or A++ (not energy-efficient)
If you only want to wash small loads for 1 person, buy a Miele dryer with at least a 7kg load capacity. With this load capacity, you can choose between a condenser dryer with a B energy label or a heat pump dryer with an A++ energy label. To save energy, buy a heat pump dryer. A heat pump dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature, so you can keep your favorite outfits in good condition for longer. The cycle does take half an hour longer.
Small and larger loads of laundry: choice between A++, A+++, or A+++-10%
Do you dry regular loads of laundry and bedding for 2 or 3 people? Buy a Miele dryer with at least an 8kg load capacity. You can choose between an A++, A+++, or A+++-10% heat pump dryer. An A+++-10% dryer is the most energy-efficient. You can save more than € 119 on annual energy costs compared to a condenser dryer. This dryer is also suitable if you dry small loads of laundry. Thanks to the large drum, all your laundry fits in one go. This is useful when you often dry your bedding.
Large loads of laundry: A+++ or A+++-10% (energy-efficient)
If you dry large loads of laundry, a heat pump dryer with a 9kg load capacity and A+++ or A+++-10% energy label is a great choice. You save a lot of energy per year, thanks to the A+++ energy label. Keep in mind that a heat pump dryer with a 9kg load capacity takes longest to dry on average. A full drum of cotton laundry dries in 3.5 hours. You can choose shorter cycles for a few dress shirts, for example. Do you also like to dry small loads of laundry? The load sensor adjusts the consumption of the dryer cycle to the amount of laundry automatically.
Reduce wrinkles
7kg load capacity: pre-ironing only
A Miele dryer for small loads doesn't have the SteamFinish steam function to smoothen your laundry. The dryer does pre-iron for you with the cycle 'pre-ironing'. This cycle reduces the wrinkles in your clothes thanks to the spinning cycle of the washing machine. Keep in mind that this works differently than with an actual steam function. Your laundry doesn't get as dry and with this pre-ironing function, you'll still have to hand-dry the laundry. The result isn't as great as with a dryer with the SteamFinish steam function.
8kg load capacity: pre-ironing only
Just like a dryer with a 7kg load capacity, an 8kg Miele dryer only has the pre-ironing cycle. You can use this for a thick linen tablecloth, for example. Do you want a dryer that does most of the ironing for you? View the dryers with a 9kg load capacity or more and buy one with SteamFinish. With this function, you'll have the least ironing work.
9kg load capacity: steams with SteamFinish
You'll have the least ironing work with a dryer with SteamFinish. The 9kg model is the only one with this steam function, so make sure to check whether the dryer has this option. SteamFinish smoothens your dress shirts in the drum, which saves you hours of ironing work. The dryer adds steam to the drum to smoothen the wrinkles. Thanks to this, you can wear your favorite outfit right away and even your bedding will look smooth the moment you take it out of the dryer.
Controls via app
7kg load capacity: no controls via app
You can only control a Miele dryer with a 7kg load capacity via the control panel. With the dial, you can choose a cycle for cotton or wool, for example. You can't control the dryer remotely via an app. You can use start delay, which allows you to start the dryer cycle at a later time. When you're asleep, for example.
8kg load capacity: sometimes controls via app
You can't control a Miele dryer with an 8kg load capacity via an app by default. You can control most dryers via the panel. There are some dryer models that you can control remotely. Make sure to check if the heat pump dryer can do this. Do you want a large dryer that you can control with your smartphone? Consider a model with a 9kg load capacity. You can always control these with an app.
9kg load capacity: always controls via app
Get a Miele dryer with a 9kg load capacity or more if you want to be able to dry your laundry remotely. You can always control these remotely via an app. You can connect the heat pump dryer to your smartphone or tablet via the WiFi network. You then choose a cycle for dress shirts or jeans via the Miele@home app, for example. To get extra help, choose a dryer with a dryer assistant. This automatically selects the best dryer cycle for your type of laundry.
PerfectDry drying system
Besides all the differences, there are also similarities. For example, all Miele dryers have PerfectDry. You can use this to set the desired dryness level. With PerfectDry, you can choose between the options 'iron dry', 'cupboard dry', or 'extra dry'. A limescale sensor measures the amount of moisture in your laundry. Once your towels are dry, the dryer will automatically stop. That way, you can decide how dry you want your laundry when it comes out of the drum and save energy.
FragranceDos fragrance flacon
Another similarity is Miele FragranceDos. You can use a fragrance flacon to have your laundry come out of the dryer fresh each time. You place this in the opening near the lint trap. A single flacon lasts about 50 dryer cycles. You can adjust the intensity by rotating the flacon. Your bedding smells like your favorite scent after drying. FragranceDos is available in various scents.
SoftCare drum
Lastly, all Miele dryers have a special SoftCare dryer. Thanks to the honeycomb structure, a layer of air forms between your laundry and the drum. This reduces friction between your clothes and the dryer, so your laundry won't wear out as soon. Thanks to the air pillow effect, the drum handles your laundry with care while it's spinning. That way, your clothes wrinkle less and you don't have to spend as much time on ironing.
Conclusion
You might be looking for a Miele dryer that has everything. You'll end up with an A+++ dryer with 9kg load capacity. With this dryer, you can dry a large amount of laundry in one go and check the cycle remotely via an app. To reduce ironing work, you can choose a Miele dryer with SteamFinish. With this full-fledged steam function, you'll have less wrinkles in your clothes. Do you want an energy-efficient dryer but without extra functions? Choose a 7kg or 8kg model with A+++ energy label.
