Does the Dri Buddi Really Dry Clothes and Iron them Out?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of the Dri Buddi Clothes Dryer, which claims to dry and flatten clothes using hot air while being more energy-efficient and portable than traditional dryers. Participants explore its performance, particularly with different fabric types, and compare it to other drying technologies.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the Dri Buddi may not effectively dry thick items like towels.
  • Concerns are raised about whether fabrics such as linen and natural cotton can be flattened or come out looking ironed.
  • There is mention of a solid-state dryer technology that uses direct heat, with questions about its effectiveness compared to the Dri Buddi.
  • Participants discuss the potential for mold growth if the Dri Buddi vents into the room, with some indicating it requires a slightly ventilated space.
  • One participant shares positive personal experience with the Dri Buddi, noting it is cheaper to run than a tumble dryer but takes longer to dry clothes.
  • There is a discussion about the concept of permanent-pressed clothing and its relationship to drying methods, with some asserting that the effectiveness of drying is dependent on the fabric's properties rather than the dryer itself.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express mixed views on the Dri Buddi's effectiveness, particularly regarding its ability to dry certain fabrics and its comparison to other drying technologies. No consensus is reached on its overall performance.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight limitations in the product's description, such as unclear venting mechanisms and the effectiveness of drying various fabric types. There are also unresolved questions about the specific operational details of the Dri Buddi.

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There is this new product on the market called the Dri Buddi Clothes Dryer that claims to use less electricity than a regular tumble dryer, flattens out the clothes with jets of hot air coming from its blower, does not damage or shrink clothing, does not have filters that need cleaning, is lighter, more portable and takes up less space.

The question is, does this really work? The links to the product can be found below as a source of information:

http://www.jmldirect.com/uk/laundry/dri-buddi/invt/d04db10100000001/

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8501147.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

Now, in this product review, a customer claims that towels are nearly impossible to dry with this device. Is this true? The review can be found below:

 
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Sounds like a hair dryer for clothes. I can understand it not being able to dry thick items like towels. I don't think clothes will be any less wrinkled than if you remove clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops. Clothes like linen and natural cotton will not come out looking ironed.
 
Evo said:
Clothes like linen and natural cotton will not come out looking ironed.

So can other types of fabric be flattened by this device?

Evo said:
I can understand it not being able to dry thick items like towels.

What about this other technology that I have heard about called a solid-state dryer. It is basically a dryer with no moving parts and it uses only the direct application of heat to dry fabrics. It is basically like an electric oven for clothes. I saw it in an appliance center but I was not able to get the brand but I hope my description alone can help you to tell whether this device will work or not.
 
My computer is doing odd things tonight so I can't watch the video - but where does the thing vent to? Just to the room? That could encourage mold growth.
 
Bararontok said:
What about this other technology that I have heard about called a solid-state dryer. It is basically a dryer with no moving parts and it uses only the direct application of heat to dry fabrics. It is basically like an electric oven for clothes. I saw it in an appliance center but I was not able to get the brand but I hope my description alone can help you to tell whether this device will work or not.
The reason clothes dryers tumble is to keep the air flowing around them to be more effective, and prevent wrinkling.
 
We have two Dri Buddies...

They work really well, not quite as quick as a tumble dryer but much cheaper to buy and run.

As Evo said, a hair dryer for clothes.

You hang the clothes up inside them on hangers so there is plenty of space for the hot air to circulate around them.

I hope this helps,
Garth
 
Garth said:
We have two Dri Buddies...

They work really well, not quite as quick as a tumble dryer but much cheaper to buy and run.

As Evo said, a hair dryer for clothes.

You hang the clothes up inside them on hangers so there is plenty of space for the hot air to circulate around them.

I hope this helps,
Garth

Does it vent to the room?
 
lisab said:
My computer is doing odd things tonight so I can't watch the video - but where does the thing vent to? Just to the room? That could encourage mold growth.

I am sorry but I do not know because the video and the company site does not explain this but I will try to gather more details on the product.
 
lisab said:
Does it vent to the room?

Yes it does!

It would need a (slightly) ventilated room. I said slightly because there is not that much condensation from it, it is more gentle than a tumble dryer; as it is on the clothes themselves.

http://media.daxon.co.uk/images/0/81/AG/0X_99966_3091_1.jpg
 
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Evo said:
The reason clothes dryers tumble is to keep the air flowing around them to be more effective, and prevent wrinkling.

Actually, I was only thinking of using the solid-state dryer for drying the towels. I was planning on buying a miniature version about half the size of a conventional tumble dryer while the clothes would be dried on the Dri Buddi.

By the way, what about my other question: can clothes that are not made of linen or natural cotton be ironed out by the Dri Buddi according to the description of the product?
 
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Bararontok said:
Actually, I was only thinking of using the solid-state dryer for drying the towels. I was planning on buying a miniature version about half the size of a conventional tumble dryer while the clothes would be dried on the Dri Buddi.

By the way, what about my other question: can clothes that are not made of linen or natural cotton be ironed out by the Dri Buddi according to the description of the product?
Not ironed, but permanent-pressed clothing doesn't need ironing, no matter what source of drying you use, as long as you don't go crazy and bunch them up as they're drying, so the result is due to how the material is made, not the dryer.

A permanent press is a characteristic of fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape. Alternative terms include wrinkle resistant, wash and wear, no-iron, durable press, and easy care. This treatment has a lasting effect on the fabric.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_press
 
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Evo said:
Not ironed, but permanent-pressed clothing doesn't need ironing, no matter what source of drying you use, as long as you don't go crazy and bunch them up as they're drying, so the result is due to how the material is made, not the dryer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_press

Thank you for this information, my question has been answered.