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Fisher & Paykel DE50F56A review

Fisher & Paykel DE50F56A

CHOICE Expert Rating

54%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • None to mention
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No auto-sensor program
  • No anti-crease program
  • Relatively expensive to run

Type

Type
Vented

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
54%
Drying time score
54%
Energy efficiency score
54%
Drying score
N/A
Final moisture content (%)
N/A
Cycle time (min)
175
Noise (dBA)
55
Measured energy used/load (kWh)
4.68
Full load program time (min)
134
Bedding score
Not tested
Year tested
Pre 2025

Energy and sustainability

Energy star rating
1.5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
244
Reliability score
87%
Satisfaction score
84%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F

Specifications

Capacity (kg)
5
Are controls inaccessible when dryer is inverted?
Exhaust location
Rear only
Ducting kit
Optional
Drying rack supplied
Filter location
Inside front
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
80 x 57 x 56
Website
fisherpaykel.com/au/

Similar models

Similar models
None

Cost

Price
$499.00
Running cost over 10 years
$2,807.00

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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