For front load washer, if you are having full load and you select Cotton as option, it is rather normal to run for 3 hours for complete wash itself. If you choose mixed mode, the time will be around 2 hours. One can even adjust the time to 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4. So technically it has no meaning to compare the washing time alone unless the model of washing machine, washing mode and timer set stay the same.

Same goes to my heat pump Electrolux dryer, it takes about 2 hours to dry a full load. This is again based on cotton mode and maximum dryness selected. Actual time will vary if other options selected.

I am totally satisfied with heat pump dryer. The dryness of the end result is awesome. Dryer is an awesome appliance that one can dry clothes and reuse the clothes in a short time without worrying the weather etc. Comparing to hanging clothes outdoor to dry, it is also cleaner as outdoor air quality is bad with many bad particles.

my 9kg dryer (heat pump) type if select level 4 complete dry - it will takes about 2 hours for full load..