What is a turbo dryer in the dishwasher

One of the important steps in the washing process in a machine is drying. Most of us prefer an automated process over standing with a towel in our hands while wiping wet dishes. In addition, if the dishes are left to dry on the table, then after drying, droplets, drips of water may remain on it, so drying should pay special attention. One option is a turbo-dishwasher. What is this drying, and how does it work, first things first.

Why is it needed and what gives?

Dishwashers with turbo-drying are arranged somewhat differently. They have an additional heater for heating the air, which is pumped into the dishes with a special fan. Such a device resembles a hair dryer for drying hair. Why was it necessary to build in a fan heater?

Everything is quite simple to reduce the time for drying dishes. Even if the dishes are doused with hot water, and then allowed to dry naturally, it will take longer. As for turbo-drying, this process saves your time, but at the same time consumes more electricity.

Note! Additional parts in the dishwasher (heater and fan) increase the risk of equipment malfunction, and hence maintenance costs.

The difference between turbo-drying and other types

A turbo dryer is just one of four possible options for drying in a dishwasher. Besides her, there are also:

• condensation drying;
• intensive drying based on a heat exchanger;
• zeolite drying.

As for the first type, this is the most ordinary drying, in other words, drying in a natural way. At the last rinse, the dishes are poured over with hot water, and then dries almost under normal conditions. This makes the dishwasher cheaper, unlike the machines we describe.

Intensive drying appeared as a result of combining the two above. In cars there is no fan heater, but at the same time the heat exchanger which is the reservoir with cold water is built in. Due to the temperature difference, there is a difference in air pressure, which leads to its circulation. Thanks to this, the dishes dry faster than usual and there is no energy consumption. In addition, the dishwashers themselves are also cheaper than those that have a turbo dryer.

Zeolite drying is considered the latest drying technology. It is based on the properties of a mineral that absorbs moisture while generating heat. This heat is served on the dishes.

Zeolite technology is rare, unlike expensive and fast turbo drying.

Dishwasher models with this function

We will conduct a short review of dishwashers with drying with hot air. Compare their technical characteristics.

Hansa ZIM 476 H - floor-standing dishwasher with a width of 45 cm, designed for washing no more than 10 standard sets of utensils. According to the characteristics, a very good technique with a high class of energy consumption A ++. Water costs are about 9 liters, and the noise level does not exceed 47 dB. The dishwasher is equipped with six programs, complete protection against water leaks. One minus - there is no blockage from children. The average cost is about 220 dollars.

Asko D 5536 XL -full-size dishwasher 60 cm wide, designed to be fully integrated into furniture. Such a machine will wash in about 210 minutes about 13 sets of dishes. It attracts a small water consumption of about 10 liters, a low noise level of 46 dB, as well as 12 washing programs. There is a salt alert indicator, there is also a tray for 3 in 1 funds. The average price is about $ 1,000.

Kaiser S 45 I 84 XL is a mid-range dishwasher that can wash up to 10 sets in one cycle. By type of installation, it refers to narrow fully integrated machines. There are all the necessary modes, including for fragile dishes. The price is about 789 dollars.

Asko D 5554 XL FI - dishwasher for 14 sets of standard dishes.This model has 14 washing programs, but at the same time the water consumption is 11 liters, the electric power is a little more than 1 kW. Noise level reduced to 44 dB. For a variety of programs, the "beam on the floor" function, turbo drying and other "chips" will have to pay at least $ 1,400.

Kuppersbusch IGV 6509.4 - this premium beauty will cost $ 2,330. What has to be paid for? For a low noise level - only 42 dB, for a capacity of 13 sets and water consumption - 9.5 liters. There are few programs, only 5, but they are enough for high-quality dishwashing. This model has all levels of protection, but there is no automatic determination of water hardness. The rest, for which you will pay, is a German brand and, accordingly, build quality.

The list of models, of course, you can continue, there are many dishwashers with a similar drying function. Analyzing different models, we came to the conclusion that even among low-cost machines there are those that dry with hot air. It is up to you to decide whether turbo-drying or condensing is better; this does not particularly affect the cost of the machine itself. Yes, and turbo drying, in principle, can be turned off if you do not want to overpay for energy. Good luck