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Simpson 39S500M review

Simpson 39S500M

CHOICE Expert Rating

59%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Has child lock controls
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Relatively expensive to run
  • No auto-sensor program
  • No anticrase program

Type

Type
Vented

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
59%
Drying time score
60%
Energy efficiency score
59%
Drying score
N/A
Final moisture content (%)
N/A
Cycle time (min)
161
Noise (dBA)
56
Measured energy used/load (kWh)
4.19
Full load program time (min)
117
Bedding score
Not tested
Year tested
Pre 2025

Energy and sustainability

Energy star rating
1.5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
231
Reliability score
96%
Satisfaction score
85%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Thailand
Shop Ethical rating
C

Specifications

Capacity (kg)
5
Are controls inaccessible when dryer is inverted?
Exhaust location
Front or rear
Ducting kit
Optional
Drying rack supplied
N/A
Filter location
Inside front
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
80 x 60 x 56
Website
simpson.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
None

Cost

Price
$649.00
Running cost over 10 years
$2,516.00

Features

Auto-sensing
One-touch start
Iron-dry program
Cupboard-dry program
Extra-dry program
Timed drying
High temperature program
Low temperature program
Woollens program
Anti-crease program
Delay-start feature
Stackable
Stacking kit supplied
Wall mountable
Wall mounting brackets supplied
Drainage hose
N/A
Reverse tumbling
Unit starts on door shut

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