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- Perfectly dried clothes
- Useful, efficient programmes
- Easy operation
- Unique looks
- It’s not the quietest
Standing out from the usual tumble dryer crowd with its unusual design, the Haier HD90-A636 dried our clothing to an excellent standard. It has a 9kg capacity, a useful range of programmes and options for your laundry, and it looks rather lovely. The door, fascia, silver controller knob and orange LED display are striking. For under £500, its a great buy but be warned, this tumble dryer is a bit on the noisy side.
Haier HD90-A636 review: Everything you need to know
- It has a 9kg drying capacity
- As its a heat pump design, the Haier is gentle on your clothes and more energy-efficient than condenser models, with an A++ energy rating
- Comes with a removable, foldable rack for drying shoes or particularly delicate items
- 16 programmes: Cottons (Extra dry, Ready to store, Ready to iron), Synthetic (Extra dry, Ready to store, Ready to iron), Shirt, Towel, Jeans, Timer, Refresh, Mix, Bedding, Sport, Underwear, Baby Garment
- Start delay function (up to 24 hours)
- Claimed noise level is 67dB
- The machine has an anti-bacterial treatment to help prevent mould and bacteria growth
- Its 595mm wide and 650mm deep
What do we love about the Haier HD90-A636 ?
Excellent drying performance: In all our tests, the HD90-A636 did a superb job of getting things perfectly dry. Laundry comes out dry without being overly so and is never damp. We didn’t observe any water left in the drum, either, which is reassuring.
Its a joy to use: The large door opens easily to reveal a big, spacious drum. The controls are equally well-designed and easy to use too. Haier has managed that not-so-simple feat of balancing attractive design with keen usability. The controller dial looks great in silver, and all of the 16 programmes are clearly and sensibly labelled. The LED screen is clear and easy to understand at a glance, and the orange backlighting is both a little different and easy to read.
Great styling: Its hard to give home appliances a really fresh, interesting design, but the HD90-A636 is a cut above the average. The smart fascia and large black gloss door look stunning, and certainly wont ruin the lines of a top-class kitchen installation.
Energy-efficient: This heat pump tumble dryer wont use up much electricity. The A++ energy efficiency rating was bang on the money in our tests, meaning this dryer wont send your yearly energy bill soaring.
What dont we like about the Haier HD90-A636?
Its quite loud: We cant argue with the drying performance, but its not the quietest weve ever tested. With a measured noise level of around 67db, it matches the manufacturers claims but its not whisper-quiet by any means.
