LG washtower ventless heat pump dryer vs older Bosch heat pump dryers

Question/Advice

I am in the market for a new washer dryer as part of a full home remodel. We are already set on doing an LG washtower. I would like to do the heat pump model (WKHC252HBA) as I really believe in the heat pump technology for clothes dryers and it would enable me to put a lot more clothes in the dryer than I currently hang dry due to shrinkage and wear concerns. The electricity bill savings is also a nice benefit.

I have been discussing this purchase with a few friends recently and two friends have older (5-15 years old) Bosch heat pump dryers that they both hate because “it takes so damn long”. I am well aware of the longer dry cycle that heat pump dryers take. However, I’m curious if people have any real world experience with how much the technology has improved in 5-15 years and/or if the LG heat pump dryer generally dries any faster than an older Bosch. In other words, how much should I take from negative reviews of an older Bosch HP dryer when considering a brand new LG washtower HP dryer?

For comparison purposes, our fallback option would be the traditional electric LG washtower and we do have an existing vent right next to the w/d location (exterior wall) so the actual “ventless” part isn’t really a benefit to us aside from saving the conditioned interior air.

thanks!

Posted Dec 29, 2025, 6:51 AM UTC

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