Field and Market Assessment of Heat Pump Clothes Dryers - PDF

Residential heat pump clothes dryers are a potentially significant advancement in clothes drying technology. Not only are they more energy efficient than conventional electric dryers but they are ventless, which allows for flexibility in dryer location and can provide indirect space-conditioning benefits in heating-dominated climates. This study examined the features, performance, and consumer acceptance of heat pump clothes dryers as a potential addition to Minnesota Conservation Improvement Programs.