Today, all dishwashers come with mandatory drying. Drying is a process that removes liquid residue from the surface of cutlery.
Varieties of dryers
Manufacturers offer dishwashers with different types of drying. Each type has its own positive and negative qualities. When choosing these household appliances, you should pay close attention to them. There is the following type of drying in the dishwasher:
- active;
- turbo-cooled convection;
- condensing;
- intense;
- zeolite;
- intelligent.
Active
The principle of operation of the active type of drying in the dishwasher is based on the forced heating of the bottom with a heater. It is mainly used in American-made appliances. The technology consists in increasing the temperature inside the chamber. Under its action, moisture begins to evaporate,humid air exits through the vent. Models are available with a special system that automatically opens the door to let steam out. The main disadvantage is the increased consumption of electrical energy.
Condensing type of drying
Condensing type of drying in the dishwasher is used in models such as Milli and Bosch. Dishes dry naturally. At the end of washing, hot water is poured over it, after which the door opens slightly. There is a temperature difference and due to this, condensate begins to collect on the walls. It then flows into a compartment specially designed for this. Since the machine is not running at this time, there is no noise. The advantage is energy savings. However, in this case, you should not count on a quick wash of dishes, because it will take several hours to completely dry it. Another disadvantage is that stains may well appear on the surface of the plates.
Turbo drying mode
Dishwasher with turbo dryer is complex. The main difference is in the principle of operation, which lies in the fact that during drying, the cutlery is additionally blown with dry hot steam from time to time. In addition to the usual details, they have a heating element that produces hot air, as well as a fan that blows wet dishes.
Turbo drying occurs as follows. The heating element and the fan continuously supply hot air, they are located in the chamber, which protects them from moisture. On thewet plates and glasses are constantly blown by an air current, thereby drying them out. This type of drying in the dishwasher copes with the task much faster and better. The disadvantages of this household appliances are overpriced and significant energy consumption. Since the design of the dryer is equipped with additional parts that are necessary for the production of hot blowing. In addition, there is a high probability that at any time one of them will stop working. If the fan breaks down or the heating element burns out, the optimal temperature regime will be violated, as a result, the machine will not be able to dry the dishes. Such a system is most often equipped with devices of the middle and high price range.
Intense
The drying type of the heat exchanger dishwasher is the intensive setting. The air that is inside the washing chamber during drying moves due to the pressure difference, and not the fan. The case has a hole specially designed to collect air. It is cold in the water collector, and hot inside the cabinet, hence the difference in pressure arises, due to which air circulates. Air blows the dishes and helps dry. In a dishwasher with a heat exchanger, there is no heating element and a fan, but the dishes dry faster in it. Another plus is electricity savings.
Zeolite with mineral heat source
This type can be called the best, because it combines economy and fast drying. There is no heating element in it, natural is used insteadmineral - zeolite, which is placed under the loading hopper. When moisture gets on it, heat is released. Thanks to this technology:
- speeds up the drying process;
- energy saving;
- dishes dry well.
The mineral used is harmless to the human body, because it does not contain toxins. Zeolite does not need to be changed during operation. This type of drying is installed in an exclusively luxury dishwasher. The main disadvantage is the high price. Currently, zeolite drying is being introduced very actively, so in the near future it is likely that it will replace other types.
Smart type
The dishwasher has a built-in sensor that scans the temperature inside the room. If it is hot in it, then the dryer will turn on the cold blowing of the dishes. In a cool room, rinsing will be performed with hot water. This function is found in the "Milli" technique. There are some types of dishwashers with an ultraviolet lamp. It sterilizes and also dries cutlery after washing.
It is impossible to say with certainty which type of drying in the dishwasher is better, because each buyer, when choosing, is based on personal needs. Some people prefer that the dishes dry as quickly as possible, so they do not save on electricity. And others, on the contrary, are very economical, and it does not matter to them how long it takes to dry. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to determine the requirements. If important issaving electricity, then you should opt for a condensing or intensive type. Drying speed is important - it is better to purchase a dishwasher with a turbo dryer.
When buying this household appliances, you need to pay attention to the drying class A and B, which means quality. The letter "A" means that the cutlery will be completely dry, not a single drop will remain on them. "B" means that in some places moisture will still remain, it will have to be wiped off by yourself. It must be borne in mind that the cost of a first class car is higher. Which type of drying in the dishwasher to choose is up to the buyer to decide. In most cases, a model is chosen based on its price, combined with a satisfactory quality of work.
