The Hoover HLEC9TE is a 9 kg freestanding condenser tumble dryer in white, rated energy class B. It suits a busy household that wants app control, quick cycles and a wide spread of fabric programmes without venting to the outside.

Drying

Water from the laundry is condensed and collected in a container, and a light tells you when it needs emptying. Sensor drying ends automatic programmes at one of four levels: Ready to Iron, Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe or Extra-dry, and the display shows each level as it is reached. On the energy label the standard cotton programme uses 5.18 kWh for a full load and 2.8 kWh for a half load, with a weighted 616 kWh a year. Condensation efficiency is class C (71%) and the sound power level is 68 dB(A).

Programmes and controls

A dial and buttons choose from programmes including:

• Eco Cotton, Whites, Synthetics and Delicates
• Jeans, Shirts and Darks & Coloured
• All In One, XXL and Woolmark (up to 1 kg)
• Extra Hygiene, Antiallergy and Anti Odours
• Rapid 30, 45 or 59 minutes

Turn the dial to Remote Control and the hOn app can start and monitor the dryer over Wi-Fi. The display shows the time remaining, the start can be delayed by up to 24 hours, and a Memo button saves the options you use most. Anti-crease turns the drum every 10 minutes for up to 6 hours after the cycle, and a child lock stops accidental changes.

Size and installation

It measures 850 mm high, 600 mm wide and 600 mm deep. Hoover's manual covers stacking on a washing machine with a suitable stacking kit, sold separately, and connecting a drain hose kit so the water runs to a waste drain instead of the container. The home Wi-Fi must use the 2.4 GHz band.