Drying cabinet for clothes, advantages and disadvantages of designs

The clothes drying cabinet has not yet gained as much popularity as its main “opponent” - the drying machine, but it is still common in the apartments of Russian consumers. This is not just a box for things, but functional furniture: you can dry and store linen, textiles, dresses and jackets in it. It is suitable for large families, business people who do not have time to take their suits to the dry cleaner, those who work in high humidity and dry their work clothes. We will consider the selection criteria, features, and types of drying ovens (OHOs) below.

Nuances of choice

Furniture with a heating element for drying clothes depends on electricity, so the product must meet fire safety requirements.
The product package must contain all the necessary elements responsible for the correct operation of the cabinet. When choosing a model for home use or production, you should pay attention to the key points:

quality of body material;
availability of mounting parts;
quality certificate for the cabinet;
user manual;
warranty documents;
compliance with the declared characteristics;
model power consumption;
drying chamber capacity;
additional options, elements;
the presence of a thermal insulation layer;
ability to select drying modes.

A drying cabinet is not present in every house and apartment, but the advantages of the furniture are obvious. With small dimensions, drying products can be placed in the closet for three or more standard washes at the same time. It is more practical to dry wet clothes exposed to rain or snow on special hangers - the fabric does not wrinkle and retains its original shape.

Content

Selection principles
Types and possibilities
Dimensions and installation

The structure of the drying cabinet includes special shelves, compartments and compartments. The compartments themselves are equipped with hanger bars, hooks, and perforated shelves so that the user can easily place existing shoes and clothes for drying. The ergonomics of the interior are created in such a way that even with delicate drying, the fabric, even as delicate as silk, dries without the risk of creasing or creasing. The delay start function will allow you to configure the operation of the closet in such a way that you can put on clothes that are warmed to comfortable levels in the morning.

Shapes and sizes

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The drying cabinet must meet safety requirements, be easy to operate, and accommodate a sufficient number of things. Manufacturers produce models for drying in a standard rectangular shape - this is the best option for ergonomic and rational use of useful furniture space. The dimensions of the cabinets affect the drying efficiency in the chamber - the higher the product, the faster the warm air circulates and moisture is removed through the ventilation system.

Some companies produce products for individual orders. The optimal model for an apartment should have average dimensions of 1800x600x600 mm (height, width, depth, respectively), and for installation in a kindergarten a cabinet with dimensions of 1500x350 mm (height, depth) is suitable, the width depends on the number of sections - three, five or more. Dimensions of some furniture models from well-known manufacturers:

automatic drying machine for apartments and houses ASKO DC7583 – 1840x600x640 mm;
drying cabinet Electrolux EDD2400RH – 1850x600x600 mm;
drying cabinet for clothes and shoes HOTSTORM – 1800x600x495 mm;
clothes drying cabinet DION Standart 10 – 1900x1120x600 mm;
universal model for two compartments ShSO-2000 – 1810x800x510 mm.

The choice of furniture in terms of dimensional parameters is quite wide. You need to decide on the installation location of the product and the number of things that you plan to dry. The weight of a standard cabinet for household needs should not exceed 60 kg for convenient transportation and installation, the number of compartments should be at least two to reduce heat loss when opening the doors.

Advantages and disadvantages of a clothes dryer

Any household appliance is considered an excellent helper in every home. Therefore, it has both advantages and disadvantages. It is based on these factors that you need to choose a dryer.

Dries clothes quickly and reliably without the risk of damaging the fabric.
After treatment in the dryer, the clothes become almost dry, so they can be ironed immediately.
Things do not dry out or shrink, as is often observed during outdoor ventilation.
Often the machine independently selects the drying mode.
It becomes optimal to refresh things without washing - just rinse the clothes and start the drying mode.
The operations are suitable for material of any texture: from thick outerwear to delicate underwear.

Regardless of the model, each dryer has a built-in filter that traps particles of dust, small debris and lint from clothing. Accordingly, the linen will acquire an attractive appearance.

The disadvantages of this household appliance include the following factors:

Multifunctional units are overpriced and therefore not available to every consumer.
The dryer requires space to install. Therefore, if your home already has a washing machine, you will also have to find a niche for introducing additional equipment.
Choosing the wrong program can lead to disastrous consequences regarding clothing.
A drying machine does not solve all problems; for example, large items (jackets, coats, work clothes) will not be fully processed.

When putting things with an interesting pattern in the dryer, you should remember that they require an individual approach to ironing, so it may be better to hang them on hangers.

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Never overload the dryer - at best, it will not cope with its tasks, at worst, the working mechanism will burn out. You should definitely keep an eye on the capacity parameter.

Materials

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The operation of a laboratory drying oven involves high temperatures. For this reason, especially durable raw materials are used to manufacture the product. It must be resistant not only to physical, but also to chemical influences. Equipment is typically made from stainless steel, which is one of the most resistant materials in laboratory conditions. Metal is often complemented by glass. Quick-clean polished stainless steel can be used for the internal parts of the structure, and corrugated steel for the external parts.

To enhance the performance of a laboratory drying cabinet, the product is additionally processed:

sheet steel is protected with polymer - powder paint (to withstand thermal effects);
the surface is coated with special compounds (against corrosion);
Thermal insulation material is installed inside, this helps to distribute hot air evenly.

Thanks to a special polymer coating, the structure is not afraid of alkalis, solvents and acids. This increases the service life of the cabinet. In addition, powder paint provides the equipment with an attractive appearance.

Typically, equipment is made of stainless steel - a material that is resistant to physical and chemical attack.

Quick-clean polished stainless steel can be used for internal parts of the structure

Powder paint provides the equipment with an attractive appearance

Features of installing a dryer on a washing machine

All dryers are divided into segments: premium, middle class and budget.

If there is a shortage of free space, it is allowed to install household appliances on top of each other, that is, “in a column.” We invite you to watch a training video that explains step-by-step the rules for installing devices.

Dear users, do you still have questions about choosing drying household appliances? Then write to us in the comments. We will contact you shortly

Varieties and sizes

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There are different models of drying cabinets - they differ in the operating principle, temperature, and volume of the drying chamber. The design is selected taking into account the activities of the laboratory. The volume of the chamber depends on how often and how intensively the equipment will be used. The size of the samples is also taken into account. Technical characteristics of the main types of drying cabinets are presented in the table.

Model	Operating principle and chamber volume	Temperature Range	In what cases is it most often used?
Vacuum	Evacuation of air from the chamber (using a pump). Possible options include a door lock, a digital vacuum gauge, internal lighting, automatic heating shutdown when pressure is exceeded, connection to a computer, and the presence of a viewing window. Volume – from 20 to 720 l	From 5 to 250 degrees	Suitable for working with thermally unstable samples. Performs drying, sterilization of instruments, preparation of samples to determine humidity levels, and heat treatment.
Steam	Saturated steam is used to dry and sterilize items. For accelerated drying, a technique with forced convection is suitable (the temperature is evenly distributed throughout the working chamber). Volume – from 28 to 750 l	Steam temperature – 130 degrees	Heat treatment or preliminary preparation of samples
Sukhozharovy	Dry air can disinfect objects	Depending on the model, temperature from 50 to 300 degrees	Extraction of moisture from substances (organic and inorganic origin), drying of laboratory containers, sterilization of medical instruments, heat treatment, light firing of materials.
Bactericidal	The drying cabinet works thanks to bactericidal lamps (turned on using the control panel).	—	Disinfection of instruments.
Infrared	Airflow is carried out by a fan with reversible air circulation. Heat is distributed evenly.	Heating temperature up to 100 degrees.	Dries materials well.
Convection	It works using forced ventilation, which releases steam and moisture.	Maximum temperature – up to 350 degrees.	Used for fast and high-quality drying.

Vacuum

Steam

Sukhozharovy

Bactericidal

Infrared

Convection

Criterias of choice

The products differ in appearance. The most common design shapes are rectangular and square. If the room is small, a compact device will be more convenient: square with a massive handle. If a large volume of work is expected, rectangular equipment with two doors is preferable.

When choosing a cabinet, the following parameters are also taken into account:

heat control range;
speed of heating to the maximum possible temperature;
automatic thermal mode support;
the need for additional convection;
consumed electrical power.

The internal content is also important, in particular the number of shelves. They can be stationary or removable

The kit may include trays for placing items to be dried.

With fixed shelves With removable shelves

With pallets

The volume of the structure is as follows:

Small - from 20 to 200 liters. The equipment is designed for sterilizing instruments and drying small laboratory containers.
Average - from 250 to 1 thousand liters. Suitable for drying and heat curing. Often equipped with trays, pallets, hooks.
Large - from 1 to 8 thousand liters. Typically used on an industrial scale.

The drying cabinet can be used not only in laboratory conditions; some of its varieties are actively used in beauty salons and medical institutions. The equipment allows you to quickly dry containers, carry out sterilization, and maintain a given thermal regime.

A small drying cabinet designed for sterilizing instruments and drying small laboratory containers

Cabinet with a capacity of up to 1 thousand liters is suitable for drying and heat treatment

Equipment with a volume of up to 8 thousand liters is usually used on an industrial scale

Which is the best clothes dryer to buy - recommendations from our editors

After analyzing all the capabilities of each model from the previous section, as well as assessing the merits and performance quality of each device, our editors made a choice of household appliances.

Dryers, despite their high energy efficiency class, consume several times more electricity.

The Electrolux Perfect Care 800 EW8HR258B dryer is becoming a contender for a place in your bathroom. It has the most expanded capabilities and is capable of completely satisfying the owner. In addition, it has a complex design. Such household appliances will look rich and will not let you down in an unexpected moment. Our expert team recommends this clothes dryer for regular use due to the following advantages:

supports standard voltage;
has internal and external lighting;
there are protective functions;
There is an option for humidity control and delayed start.

When there are not enough clean clothes for a large family, it makes sense to use dryers with a lot of options.

This technique will forever save you from unnecessary clotheslines in the middle of the room in the winter. Most items can be immediately sent for ironing without necessarily hanging them.

Types of products

The main difference between a clothes drying cabinet and a drying machine is the absence of a drum. Things are placed on telescopic hangers, shelves, and compartments, so clothes do not wrinkle and do not require further ironing. Depending on the filling of the cabinets with functional elements and the purpose of the dryers, they are classified into three main types:

universal - can be used for household and industrial purposes. Used for drying damp, wet clothes and shoes. In the classic version, the furniture is equipped with special shelves to fill the useful space of the cabinet as tightly as possible;
industrial - a cabinet for drying work clothes and winter sets of workers is used at enterprises in various fields of activity. Thanks to the optimal capacity of the cabinets, you can organize the orderly drying of large quantities of clothes. Industrial models have a collapsible design;
for children - options for compact wardrobes with drying clothes in kindergartens, preschools, schools, and at home. A standard drying cabinet holds the equivalent of clothes hung on 15 meters of clothesline - a real space saver.

Drying cabinets are classified according to the type of ventilation system into two types: models with natural ventilation with the release of moist air to the outside and products with forced ventilation within the chamber. Cabinets differ in the type of drying - a choice of modes based on time or residual moisture of things. Moisture is removed through a ventilation system with a pipe or a condensation system with a reservoir.

Children's

Industrial

Universal

Review of popular models

Among Russian manufacturers, the following brands have proven themselves well: Rubin, Amparo, KMK. Due to the optimal ratio of quality and price, they are in demand among consumers.

Most imported models are products (Sweden). The products of this brand are of good quality and modern design.

The table shows a selection of the most common models on the Russian market.

Name, country of origin	Purpose	Characteristics	price, rub.
"ShSO-22m-60", Russia	Universal	Spacious, compact, removable shelves, each holds up to 10 kg of laundry	from 22000
"Hotstorm", Russia	Universal, Industrial	Drying long items, blankets, pillows. Ventilation program, touch control, humidity sensor.	from 39000
Ranger 8, Russia	Industrial	Contains 8 sets of workwear, shoes, body armor, sports equipment, 2 sections (for things and shoes)	from 62000
"ASKO DS7784 VS", Sweden, Slovenia	Universal	Large selection of programs, cold air drying, ventilation, 16 clothes hangers, touch control	from 92000
"RUBIN RShS-5D-135", Russia	Children's	Holds 5 sets of children's clothing and shoes. Ventilation function. It is locked with a key and has a child-proof control panel. Compact size.	from 47000

Such companies as “Moscow Metal Furniture Plant” and others produce custom-made structures according to the client’s measurements.

Drying cabinets of the SNOL brand

SNOL laboratory drying cabinets are manufactured by the Lithuanian company, which has been producing electrothermal equipment under the patented SNOL trademark since 1960. The product line includes drying cabinets with natural and forced ventilation, with different chamber volumes and operating temperature ranges, models with different types of regulators. Drying cabinets from this manufacturer can be divided into classic and new generation.

Classic laboratory drying cabinets SNOL have the following features and differences:

the presence of forced or natural convection (fan);
working chamber made of simple carbon or stainless steel;
operating temperature range from +50ºC to +350ºC
fast uniform heating;
models with a fan have holes to remove moisture from the working chamber;
the presence of removable shelves for placement at different levels;
The use of high-quality thermal insulation materials minimizes heat loss, ensuring rapid heating of the chamber and reducing energy costs.
The body is made of metal, painted with high-quality wear-resistant heat-resistant powder paint.
the ability to complete the drying cabinet with an inspection window, an additional pipe, shelves and trays for bulk materials.

Main technical characteristics of classic SNOL drying cabinets

Model	SNOL 200/200	SNOL 58/350	SNOL 67/350	SNOL 75/350
Maximum temperature, gr.C	200	350	350	350
Chamber volume, l	200	58	67	75
Camera material	steel/stainless steel	steel/stainless steel	steel/stainless steel	steel/stainless steel
Regulator type	basic/program	basic/program	basic/program	basic/program
Availability of a fan	Yes	Yes	No	No
Working chamber dimensions (WHD), mm	710460610	390360380	390390445	390390530
Overall dimensions (WHD), mm	1043585730	675585630	675600625	675610700
Weight, kg	78	40	37	51
Power, W	2000	2000	2000	4000
Power supply, V	220	220	220	220
Approximate price, Euro	from 2100	from 1100	from 950	from 1200

The new generation SNOL laboratory drying cabinets are presented in several models with chamber volumes from 20 to 420 liters and have the following features and differences:

all models are equipped with a stainless steel working chamber;
fast uniform heating up to 300 degrees C;
forced convection (presence of a fan) for all models of the series: accelerates heating, increases efficiency, ensures uniform temperature distribution inside the chamber;
manual control of the exhaust vent to remove moisture on the rear wall;
the presence of removable shelves for placement at different levels;
the basic version of the electronic controller allows you to set the fan speed as a percentage (from 0 to 100% in steps of 10%);
the presence of a convenient rotary handle with fixation;
the body is made of metal, painted with high-quality wear-resistant heat-resistant powder paint;
the ability to complete the drying cabinet with an inspection window, an additional pipe, shelves and trays for bulk materials, as well as the presence of a special economical simplified version of the drying cabinet without a fan speed controller.

Main technical characteristics of new generation SNOL drying cabinets

Model	SNOL 20/300	SNOL 60/300	SNOL 120/300	SNOL 220/300	SNOL 420/300
Maximum temperature, gr.C	300	300	300	300	300
Chamber volume, l	20	60	120	220	420
Camera material	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel
Regulator type	base/prog.	base/prog.	base/prog.	base/prog.	base/prog.
Availability of a fan	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Working chamber dimensions (WHD), mm	240340280	380420380	550580400	730620500	1000860500
Overall dimensions (WHD), mm	460640680	600720760	750880780	930915880	12001200930
Weight, kg	36	49	68	91	178
Power, W	1000	2000	2000	4000	6200
Power supply, V	220	220	220	220	380
Approximate price, Euro	from 1200	from 1500	from 2000	from 2700	from 3500

Posting rules

Before installing furniture for drying, you need to solve the issue of ventilation. Humid air from the cabinet is discharged directly into the room (which is not very favorable for the room) or can be discharged into the general ventilation system. For this purpose, the furniture includes flanges and corrugated hoses. Basic rules for furniture placement:

a condensation drying unit can be installed anywhere in the room, since the model is not equipped with a fan;
Furniture for drying clothes with forced ventilation is located next to the general exhaust system in order to organize the removal of moisture into the air duct through the pipe;
Structurally, on some models, a fan is installed on the rear panel of the cabinet. Then part of the moist air will escape into the room - do not place it near a wall covered with wallpaper;
household cabinets with natural ventilation are equipped with a channel through which moist air does not enter the room, but goes outside - installation against a wall with a ventilation hole (rarely used).

If moist air enters the room, the room should be well ventilated. The drying cabinet can be installed in a spacious corridor, hallway, or bathroom. As an option, the furniture is mounted in the dressing room. It is not recommended to place furniture for drying in the bedroom, living room, or nursery - there is noise during operation of the equipment, and the installation is not very attractive from an aesthetic point of view.

How to choose a clothes dryer

When, after consulting with family members, you decide to make an expensive purchase, you should consider some important points. It is necessary that the device performs its immediate functions without any complaints, and the user remains only satisfied. Let's consider what determines the rationality of purchasing such household appliances.

According to installation location and dimensions

For apartments, it is recommended to choose device options with minimal noise levels.

Often clothes dryers in everyday life are installed “in a column”, that is, they are placed on top of the washing machine. This approach saves space, especially if there is a shortage of free space in the room. This unit can also be mounted in a specially prepared niche in furniture.

When choosing, build quality should be taken into account as one of the main factors, of course, if you do not want the device to fall apart after several months of use.

There are two types of units in terms of size: full-size and narrow. The first options have proven themselves well among users; moreover, they have the maximum range of useful options. What can you say about models with a narrow body? Such options are acceptable in cases where the issue of free space is acute. However, these units have a minimum of customizable modes.

According to the method of moisture removal

Since equipment is subject to constant vibration, sooner or later the components will begin to break down. Therefore, take care in advance about the possibility of purchasing spare parts.

Drying units are divided into two types according to the removal of excess moisture, each of them differs in a separate operating principle. There are condensation and ventilation. The first type of units operates thanks to the installed heating element and fan. The laundry rotating in the drum undergoes heat treatment, as a result of which all condensate evaporates and accumulates in a special compartment. Less often, all moisture is discharged into the sewer. Typically, up to 5 liters of water are removed in one cycle of drying clothes.

Ventilation dryers have a specially built-in air duct, which helps remove evaporated moisture into the environment or ventilation shaft. Typically, full-sized drying cabinets are equipped with such a mechanism.

Some dryers have special programs that reduce the drying time of clothes.

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Filters for electric clothes dryers sooner or later lose their functionality, so they have to be replaced. Experts also recommend monitoring the condition of the mesh cleaners after each completed machine cycle.

By power and energy consumption class

Any user wants to save money on the operation of household appliances. Therefore, it is advisable to choose clothes dryer models with an economical consumption class, which is marked with the capital letter “A” or “A+”.

A household appliance requires proper care and adherence to operating instructions.

You should also pay attention to such technical characteristics as power. The higher this indicator is, the more quickly the device will cope with drying clothes. The optimal value is considered to be 2 kW. If you plan to purchase equipment options with a power of 4 kW or more, then check whether this matches the parameters of your electrical network. It is known that only modern wiring can withstand such a high load.

Devices by control type and noise level

Just a few years ago, drying units and other types of household appliances operated on mechanical and semi-mechanical controls. Today, almost all equipment has an innovative electronic control system, where you can use finer settings for each mode separately.

The compactness of the machine is not always the key factor in choice.

It is known that the optimal volume threshold for a stationary electric dryer is 60 dB. Such devices can be installed in residential premises. If the device creates at least 5 units more noise, then it is better to install it in a basement or basement where silence is not valued. Models with parameters of 70-80 dB are purchased more often for industrial conditions.

By operating modes

Almost all expensive models are equipped with many functional modes. Therefore, this factor is considered no less important when choosing. Traditionally, devices have the function of gentle, intensive, complete, iron drying. The ideal purchase would be a model that has the ability to manually adjust the mode according to the type of fabric or cycle duration.

Some dryers can be adjusted to the user's desired treatment time.

No less useful are the “humidity control” and “anti-crease” options. The latter involves alternate rotation of the drum in one direction and the other.

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Thanks to drying units, it is possible to prepare freshly washed laundry for further use. For example, dresses or shirts can be put on immediately, of course, if the material can be easily processed with hot air.

Purpose and features

A drying cabinet is a metal structure made of galvanized or stainless steel with compartments for storing clothes, shoes, and hats. It is equipped with a heating element and electrical automation, which is responsible for the functionality of the furniture. Product features are as follows:

availability of safe heating equipment;
forced or natural ventilation system;
LED lighting, ionizers, flavors;
drying timer, digital temperature controller;
emergency shutdown system for voltage surges;
additional options, automatic programs;
delayed start, time display, information display;
possibility of drying bed linen, clothes, shoes;
uniform distribution of warm air in the chamber;
Convection drying with humidity level programming.

Air heated to a high temperature dries things, and remaining moisture is removed using ventilation equipment installed in the cabinet. Internal filling with shelves, stacks, hooks may differ slightly depending on the furniture manufacturer. The models are designed for a rated voltage of 220 V, power up to one kilowatt per drying section, current load up to 6 A. There are modes for changing drying temperature parameters, a limitation on exceeding the permissible value of 70°C.

For safe operation of the drying cabinet, the heating element of the furniture must be equipped with double insulation that protects the part from moisture. A pipe with a damper is installed in the cabinet to connect exhaust ventilation. To reduce heat loss, furniture is equipped with high-quality thermal insulation. The standard for drying clothes and shoes is a heat-insulating layer 2-3 mm thick.