Have a 6 years old vented dryer.

Speed ...debatable these days. Condenser for sure slowest of the three. Modern heat pumps get very close to Vented dryers nowadays but price also 4 to 5 times the price of a vented dryer.

Exhaust pipes aren't necessarily needed, majority of vented dryers in Malaysia usually will have literal vents in the front (see circled part in image)



But there are vented dryers that have back vents and that will usually need an exhaust duct (example: the well-known and reliable Toshiba TD-H80SEM, can see here: https://youtu.be/xDUWQWKg3k0 )

This also means that if you don't have a yard and you don't get exhaust pipes, you'll get hot air pumped into the house.

My condo has a covered yard area and I usually have to close the yard door when the dryer is running to prevent the heated air going in the main unit.

If your condo is the kind with no yard and cannot route exhaust pipes outside, it's recommended to use heat pump or condenser dryers.

In my opinion and tolerance, it's honestly not THAT hot, compared to Malaysian heat wave 😂 about on par with having a low/mid-heat hairdryer constantly blowing at low speed settings when the dryer is on. But I am also an outdoorsy type so I have no issues with heat as long as there's airflow, you might feel differently.

I've done other chores in my dry kitchen while the dryer is going and keeping the windows and doors of the yard open, no problems for me.

Since your yard has windows, a vented dryer more than sufficient if you can't afford the upfront cost.

Just bear in mind that vented are power inefficient and the heated air may also cause air-conditioning to run inefficiently if you're trying to keep condo cool at the same time with aircon.

This post has been edited by DragonReine: Aug 2 2023, 09:53 AM

Samsung combo: individual unit of washer & dryer. Because separate washer+dryer, when stacked up you need to be tall enough to reach the dryer dial, might be difficult if you/tenants/family are short. You can easy to replace the units and you don't need experienced/special installer to bring in.

LG Washtower are two separate units but housed in one shell & share one control board. Easy to access the buttons because at waist height. The washer & dryer cycles can be synced to match clothing/load type. Visually looks sleek. But expensive+bulky and need installer that knows how to install the tower unit properly.

Basic functions one (but need open air/ducting ventilation) very cheap.

7kg vented can buy from good Chinese brands like Midea at RM700+ on online platform like Shopee/Lazada

Japanese brand like Toshiba TD-H80SEM 7kg Vented Dryer can also find at less than RM1k

If you want energy efficient Heat Pump kind then minimum RM2k+

Need to clean the lint filter after each use for maximum drying efficiency AND SAFETY. Can catch fire if left too long.

Sometimes can find loose buttons or bits of paper/tissue/coins inside drum (if forgot empty out pockets lol), if left alone will damage clothing / damage drum.

Not very difficult to maintain, just the lint filter after each use, check inside drum no random bits, then follow machine manual do a "drum refresh" every month or after certain no. of cycles.

This post has been edited by DragonReine: Mar 18 2025, 12:46 AM

Personally for me not very difficult to maintain, just the lint filter after each use, check inside drum no random bits, then follow machine manual do a "drum refresh" every month or after certain no. of cycles so inside don't get musty.

Lint flter don't even need to wash, just a good handheld vacuum or a vacuum with the "small crevice" attachment can suck up all the lint.

This post has been edited by DragonReine: Mar 18 2025, 12:49 AM

Personally I practice habit of always emptying lint filter AFTER using dryer.

1) better way to remember to clear filter as part of wash routine
2) don't have to deal with sticky or musty lint (sometimes a problem in humid weather if left too long)
3) when I want to dry immediately after washing, no need to mafan go and clear filter before loading dryer, can just throw the clothes in from washing machine and start dryer

I do not like 2-in-1 & never used, so I don't know how exactly lint collection works but I think should make habit to "clean after use" every time if possible

LG more reliable for washer/dryer based on online.

Myself using LG washtower, so far 0 issues.