Smeg DNP83SEUK 8kg Freestanding Tumble Dryer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg DNP83SEUK is a well-specified freestanding heat-pump tumble dryer with an 8kg capacity, 15 programmes, humidity sensing, steam refresh, an inverter motor and a reversible door. Its A+++ rating and 177kWh annual energy figure make efficiency a clear strength, while the 174-minute full-load cotton programme and 63dB noise rating are important practical compromises.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Heat-pump condenser technology with an A+++ energy rating
- ✓ Humidity sensor helps tailor drying to the selected dryness level
- ✓ 15 programmes cover everyday cottons, synthetics, wool, duvets, outdoor clothing and refresh cycles
- ✓ Steam Refresh and anti-iron functions are useful for reducing creases and freshening garments
- ✓ Brushless inverter motor, stainless-steel drum and internal light
- ✓ Reversible 40cm door with a wide 160-degree opening
- ✓ Direct condenser drainage hose is supported, reducing the need to empty the water tank manually
Key Specifications
- Brand
- Smeg
- Model
- DNP83SEUK
- Child lock
- Yes
- Net weight
- 45kg
- Programmes
- Cotton ECO, Rapid, Hygiene Drying, Refresh Hygiene, Steam Refresh, Cotton, Synthetic, Silence, Outdoor, Shirts, Jeans, Mix, Timed Programmes, Wool and Duvet
- Delay timer
- Up to 24 hours
- Drum volume
- 110 litres
- Noise level
- 63dB
- Refrigerant
- R290, 0.149kg
- Installation
- Freestanding
- Door diameter
- 40cm
- Drum material
- Stainless steel
- Drying system
- Heat-pump condenser
- Internal light
- Yes
- Connected power
- 800W
- Humidity sensor
- Yes
- Reversible door
- Yes
- Electrical supply
- 230-240V, 50Hz
- Door hinge position
- Right-hand
- Dimensions H x W x D
- 846 x 598 x 607mm
- Number of programmes
- 15
- Energy efficiency class
- A+++
- Maximum drying capacity
- 8kg
- Brushless/inverter motor
- Yes
- Annual energy consumption
- 177kWh per year
- Manufacturer product code
- DNP83SEUK
- Condenser water drain hose
- Yes
- Maximum door opening angle
- 160 degrees
- Condensation efficiency class
- A
- Standard cotton energy consumption at full load
- 1.44kWh
- Standard cotton programme duration at full load
- 174 minutes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Households wanting low-energy drying from a heat-pump system rather than a vented or conventional condenser dryer.
- ✓ Buyers who regularly dry mixed fabric loads and want dedicated programmes for wool, outdoor clothing, duvets, shirts and hygiene-focused drying.
- ✓ Homes where a reversible door, internal drum light and optional direct drainage hose will make everyday loading and maintenance easier.
- ✓ Users who need an 8kg drum but do not require app control or a larger 9kg-plus capacity.
Tumble Dryers to compare with the Smeg DNP83SEUK tumble dryer
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| Model | BestBuysUK Score | Profile | |
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 AEG 7000 SensiDry® Heat Pump 8kg Tumble Dryer
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80/100 | Energy Efficient · Laundry | Compare review → |
Efficient heat-pump drying
The uses a heat-pump condenser system with a manufacturer-rated A+++ energy class and an annual energy consumption figure of 177kWh. Its humidity sensor can adjust drying to the selected dryness level, helping avoid unnecessary over-drying.
The standard cotton programme is rated at 1.44kWh at full load and has a weighted programme time of 136 minutes. The official energy label also lists a 174-minute full-load cycle, so this is an efficiency-focused dryer rather than a particularly quick one.
Useful fabric-care programmes
Smeg provides 15 programmes, including Cotton ECO, Rapid, Hygiene Drying, Refresh Hygiene, Steam Refresh, Synthetic, Silence, Outdoor, Shirts, Jeans, Mix, Timed Programmes, Wool and Duvet.
The Outdoor programme is intended for waterproof jackets and insulated garments, while the Wool programme is designed for wool clothing placed on a suitable basket. Steam Refresh adds a practical option for refreshing fabrics and reducing creases between full washes.
Controls, loading and installation
Electronic controls, an LED display, residual-time indication, programme-progress information and a delay timer of up to 24 hours make the machine straightforward to schedule and monitor. The 40cm loading door opens to 160 degrees and can be reversed, which helps when the dryer is positioned beside other appliances.
The 598mm-wide, 607mm-deep freestanding cabinet is a standard full-width format. A condenser water drain hose is supplied, and the dryer can be stacked with a compatible washing machine using an optional Smeg stacking kit.
Maintenance and ownership trade-offs
The brushless inverter motor, stainless-steel 110-litre drum, internal light, child lock and combined and fluff filters give the machine a well-equipped specification. The condenser-container-full and clean-filter indicators are useful reminders for routine care.
The main compromises are the relatively long full-load cotton cycle, the 8kg rather than extra-large capacity, and the fact that the stacking kit is an optional accessory. Its 63dB noise rating is acceptable for a standard laundry appliance but remains audible in open-plan living spaces.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.