The short version
- Typical range: £70 – £280
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Kitchen & Appliances
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used tumble dryer is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for tumble dryers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £280 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £238 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £182 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £126 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £70 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a tumble dryer
- Heat pump models, which are far cheaper to run
- Recent purchase with proof of age
- Clean condenser and lint filters with no blockage
- Original hoses, vent kit and feet
What lowers it
- Vented models, which are the least wanted type
- A drum that squeals or thumps, usually a bearing or belt
- Blocked condenser units that no longer dry properly
- Missing vent hose on vented machines
How to work out what yours is worth
- Identify the type from the model plate: vented, condenser or heat pump
- Run a full cycle and check clothes actually come out dry
- Pull out and inspect the condenser and lint filters
Once you have those three answers you can place your own tumble dryer on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
Which tumble dryers are worth the most second hand?
Heat pump models, clearly. Running costs matter to buyers, and heat pump dryers use a fraction of the electricity of vented ones.
What is the most common tumble dryer fault?
Belt and bearing wear, heard as squealing or thumping, and blocked condensers that stop the machine drying properly.
Do I need to include the vent hose?
On a vented dryer, yes. Without it the buyer cannot install the machine, and replacements are a nuisance to source.
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