Heat pump tumble dryers are super-efficient, but to save the most energy, programmes may take a little longer to dry your clothes than on standard dryers. It’s important not to overload the drum either, so they can perform at their best.

Conquer that mountain of laundry with this Haier tumble dryer. It's 9kg drum is perfect for homes of 3 to 4 people, giving you plenty of space for those gym kits, work shirts and pyjamas. Plus, because it uses nifty heat pump tech you’ll be saving energy and some precious pennies too. Don’t want to get off the couch? You can control it from your smartphone, so hit play on that movie and let the machine do the rest. The low noise level means it won’t even get in the way of those big action scenes either.