Types of drying in the dishwasher – which one to choose

Drying in the dishwasher is the last step in processing cutlery. Thanks to this function, the dishes completely get rid of moisture residues, so that the user gets clean and dry plates, cups, spoons. Manufacturers offer various types of drying in PMM – for every taste and budget. Do you like to save resources, do you like speed and quick results? Which technology is better to choose, we will consider in the article.

Drying types

Previously, all dishwashers from Bosch and other brands used only one type of drying. Today, there are already several varieties of this function – the choice depends on the goal that you are pursuing. Let’s consider each technology separately.

Condenser or capacitor type

This is one of the first dryers that appeared in dishwashers, and is still used in Bosch and Milli models. Some manufacturers label it as turbothermic or static.

Dishes dry naturally, saving energy. At the end of washing, hot water is poured over the appliances, then the hopper door begins to open slightly. Due to the temperature difference, condensate collects on the walls of the compartment, which subsequently flows into a special compartment.

+ saving resources, the result is satisfactory.

– a long wait, the plates can dry for a day.

Convection or convection type

A turbo dryer is used in most modern PMMs (Electrolux, Korting, Smeg, Miele). In the descriptions of equipment, you can find such a name – hot air drying. Suitable for those who value their time, as the dishes dry in minutes.

The dishwasher has an additional heating element and a fan. The heater constantly heats the air, and the fan blows it into the bunker. Cutlery is blown with hot air, so it dries quickly.

+ speed, improved drying quality.

– high energy consumption, overpriced equipment.

Intensive (active) type

Dishes with intensive (active) drying are dried much more efficiently. Users note the absence of drops and streaks on the surface with reduced power consumption. How does the function work? To reduce the price of PMM, the manufacturer decided to apply the laws of physics.

Around the dishwasher chamber is a heat exchanger filled with cold water. In the bunker, the temperature is much higher, so there is a difference in pressure. Also nearby is an air collector that releases flows. Air is circulated through the chamber by pressure.

+ economical energy consumption, better efficiency than condensing type.

– dries dishes longer than convection technology.

Zeolite type

A new development based on a natural material – zeolite, found only in the latest models of NEFF and Bosch. The mineral is located at the bottom of the bunker. As soon as water hits it, it heats up, giving off heat to the chamber. The hot air flow helps to dry the dishes. After opening the door, there is no steam – this is a huge plus. Also, the technology does not consume energy, because the zeolite will work until the end of the PMM service life.

Minus – the high cost of such dishwashers.

intelligent type

This technology is truly amazing. The machine has a built-in sensor that scans the temperature inside the room. If the room is hot, then the dryer turns on the cold blowing of appliances. If it is cool, then the last rinse will be done with hot water.

A similar feature can be found in Milli models. Some PMMs come with an ultraviolet lamp that sterilizes and dries the dishes after washing.

Want to save even more? Then turn off the dishwasher on the last rinse, pull out the plates and use the open-type dryer – “the old fashioned way”.

Classes and Modes

Not only modern technologies determine the quality of drying. Class A, B, C, D and so on has a great influence. Class A is considered the most efficient in terms of the amount of residual moisture. However, users note that the class manifests itself differently in different machines. For example, with a static type of drying, even with the efficiency mark “A”, moisture still remains on the surface. See table below:

Which class to choose is up to you. When buying equipment, compare the power of built-in functions with it.

The instruction manual shows how to turn on the rinse and dry in the dishwasher. Modern technology is filled with other useful functionality. For example, a special Dosageassist compartment holds a wash tablet. Therefore, it does not fall on the dishes, which improves the quality and reduces the rinsing time.

We hope our article will help you make the right choice. Remember: expensive is not always good.

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