Rank #4 in Best Tumble Dryer 2026: The Cost Per Load Nobody Prints
COMFEE' 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, Energy Class A+
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The COMFEE' heat pump tumble dryer costs £289.98 and is rated 4.4 stars from 168 ratings, with a 8 kilogram drum, 16 programmes and an A+ energy class.
It takes fourth because it is the only A+ machine in this article, and because it shows what that rating costs in a house: 41 kilograms, the heaviest dryer here, against 28.9 for a larger vented machine.
How those 168 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Energy class | A+ |
|---|---|
| Technology | Heat pump |
| Weight | 41 kg |
| Programmes | 16, with refresh and anti-crease |
| Ratings | 4.4 from 168 |
| Price | £289.98 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Extremely happy with dryer it’s not noisy great delivery energy efficient for price and function very happy so far”
Verified purchase“Very good item. Delivery not up to my expectations but nevertheless it was on time and the people who delivered it were polite!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Tumble Dryer 2026: The Cost Per Load Nobody Prints.
Questions people ask
What is a heat pump dryer?
It moves heat rather than making it, using about half the electricity.
Why is it so heavy?
A compressor and two heat exchangers, in a domestic cabinet.
Does it need a vent?
No.
How long does a cycle take?
Longer than a condenser: efficiency is bought with time.
Why is it fourth?
Because the class is the best here and the weight and price are the reasons.
How many ratings does it have?
168 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars, with 74 per cent five-star and 11 per cent one-star.
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