Today, all dishwashers are available with obligatory drying. Drying is a process that removes residual liquid from the surface of cutlery.
Varieties of Dryers
Manufacturers offer dishwashers with different types of drying. Each species has its own positive and negative qualities. When choosing this household appliance, you should pay close attention to them. The following type of drying in the dishwasher occurs:
- active;
- convection with turbo blowing;
- condensation;
- intensive;
- zeolite;
- intellectual.
Active
The principle of operation of the active type of drying in the dishwasher is based on the forced heating of the bottom using a heater. It is mainly used in American-made technology. The technology is to increase the temperature inside the chamber. Under its action, moisture begins to evaporate, moist air exits through the ventilation hole. Models are available with a special system that automatically opens the door to let off steam. The main disadvantage is the increased consumption of electrical energy.
Condensation drying
The condensation type of drying in the dishwasher is used in such models as Milli and Bosch. Dishes dry naturally. At the end of the wash, it is swept with hot water, after which the door opens slightly. There is a temperature difference and due to this, condensate begins to collect on the walls. It subsequently flows into the compartment, specially designed for this. Since the machine is not working at this time, there is no noise. The plus is energy savings. However, in this case, you do not need to rely on the quick washing of dishes, because it will take several hours to completely dry. Another minus is that stains may well appear on the surface of the plates.
Turbo Dry Mode
The installation of a dishwasher with drying in turbo mode is difficult. The main difference lies in the principle of action, which consists in the fact that during drying, cutlery is additionally occasionally flushed with dry hot steam. In addition to the usual details, they have a heating element, which produces hot air, as well as a fan, blowing wet dishes.
Turbo drying is as follows. The heater and fan continuously supply hot air, are themselves located in the chamber, which protects them from moisture. The air stream is constantly blowing on wet plates and glasses, thereby drying them. This type of drying in the dishwasher copes with the task, much faster and better. The disadvantages of this household appliance 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 air. In addition, there is a high probability that at any time one of them will stop working. If the fan breaks down or the heater burns out, the optimum temperature regime is violated, as a result, the machine will not be able to dry the dishes. Such a system is most often equipped with medium and high price range devices.
Intense
The type of drying in a dishwasher with a heat exchanger is an intensive mode. The air that is inside the washing chamber, during drying, moves due to the pressure difference, not the fan. There is an opening on the case specifically designed to collect air. It is cold in the sump and hot inside the cabinet, hence the difference in pressure that causes air circulation. Air blows through the dishes and helps to dry. In a dishwasher with a heat exchanger there is no heating element and fan, but in it the dishes dry out faster. Another plus is the saving of electricity.
Zeolite with a mineral heat source
This type can be called the best, because it combines profitability and quick drying. It does not have a heater; instead, it uses a natural mineral - zeolite, which is located under the loading hopper. When moisture gets on it, heat is released. Thanks to this technology:
- drying process is accelerated;
- energy is saved;
- the dishes dry well.
The mineral used is harmless to the human body, because there are no toxins in it. Zeolite during operation does not need to be changed. This type of drying is installed in a dishwasher exclusively luxury. The main disadvantage is the high price. Currently, zeolite drying is being introduced very actively, because in the near future there is a possibility that it will replace the other types.
Intelligent type
A sensor is integrated in the dishwasher that scans the temperature inside the room. If it is hot, then drying will include a cold blowing of the dishes. In a cool room, rinsing will be done with hot water. Such a function is found in the Milli technique. Some types of dishwashers with an ultraviolet lamp are available. It sterilizes and also dries up cutlery after washing.
It’s safe to say which type of drying in the dishwasher is better , because each buyer, choosing, is based on personal needs. Some people prefer that the dishes are dried as quickly as possible, so they do not save on electricity. And others, on the contrary, are very economical, and they do not care how long it takes to dry. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to determine the requirements. If energy saving is important, then it is worth choosing a condensing or intensive type. Drying speed is important - it is better to purchase a dishwasher with a turbo dryer.
When buying this household appliance, 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 drop will remain on them. “B” means that in some places moisture will still remain, it will have to be wiped on its own. It must be borne in mind that the cost of a first-class car is higher. It is up to the buyer to decide which type of drying to use in the dishwasher. In most cases, the model is chosen, starting from its price in combination with a satisfactory quality of work.