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Simpson SDV556HQWA review

Simpson SDV556HQWA

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good drying time score
  • Has very/extra dry program
  • Relatively short cycle time
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No low temperature program

Type

Type
Vented

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Drying time score
83%
Energy efficiency score
69%
Drying score
N/A
Final moisture content (%)
N/A
Cycle time (min)
103
Noise (dBA)
54
Measured energy used/load (kWh)
3.21
Full load program time (min)
135
Bedding score
Not tested
Year tested
Pre 2025

Energy and sustainability

Energy star rating
2
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
247
Reliability score
96%
Satisfaction score
85%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Thailand
Shop Ethical rating
C

Specifications

Capacity (kg)
5.5
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
$599.00
Running cost over 10 years
$1,927.00

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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