White Knight 44AW tumble dryer reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the White Knight 44AW

1. This tumble dryer looks just like my old one that has just died on me! It doesn't say condensing or vented, my tumble dryer didn't do either, I just cleared the fluff out of the front vent every day. Do you have a hose or just clean the front filter?
   
   Sarah-Jane asked on 19 Apr 2011
   1. The dryer is vented but the hose is a bit short for hanging out of a window if you need to do that, we got round that by extending the hose with the hose from our old dryer. it is best to clean the front filter after each use.This dryer performs very well.
      
      Keith replied on 19 Apr 2011

       
   2. As previously answered by Keith 19/4/11, it does have a rear hose which is shorter than normal & inbuilt too. The front filter does need cleaning, before each use really, but only the same as every other tumble dryer we've had!
      
      
      Robbie replied on 20 Apr 2011

       
2. Is it easy to assemble as my old dryer is just a case of plugging it in to the mains and that is all I require.
   
   Ann asked on 08 Jul 2011
   1. Yes, that's all I had to do, with the White Knight, plug in and push the button on. Also put the fluff catcher in the door. Very easy to use. Very pleased with it so far, dries quicker than my old White Knight.
      
      Loretta replied on 09 Jul 2011

       
3. is the fluff filter in the shape of a little cage that is hard to get open -- if you have arthritic hands? ( or is it just a open screen that you scrape the flint off of)
   Thanks in advance for your help!
   
   Doreen asked on 13 Jul 2011
   1. Hi Doreen, The fluff filter isjust an open screen that slides in and out easily underneath where the door opens. Easy to use you shouldn't have any problems
      
      Sue replied on 13 Jul 2011

       
   2. hi doreen the fluff filter is an open screen that you can easily scrap the fluff off .
      
      kit replied on 14 Jul 2011

       
4. Hello, my old White Knight [3kg] has just died and am considering this bigger one as it is supposedly cheaper to run. Will I notice the difference, and will it be faster to dry please?
   
   Liz asked on 07 Aug 2011
   1. Hi
      Sorry cant really tell you whether it will be faster as I have never had a White Knight before but I can say I am very happy with mine, I can dry a full load of washing in approximately 30 - 40 minutes including towels etc.
      Hope this helps.
      
      Jan replied on 08 Aug 2011

       
5. Hi there,Is the dryer on wheels as I havent room for it in the kitchen so it will have to moved when in use. thanks. shirl x
   
   A shopper asked on 17 Oct 2011
   1. no its not on wheels but very good dryer x
      
      jennifer replied on 18 Oct 2011

       
   2. Hi there, no its not on wheels but its an excellent dryer x
      
      Christine replied on 18 Oct 2011

       
6. Every one knows that tumble dryers are very expensive in energy running costs. Is the White Knight any dearer or cheaper on running costs. Does anyone know which tumble dryer is cheapest for electricity costs?
   
   Phil asked on 05 Dec 2011
   1. Hi sorry i do not know the running cost of this machine but it is i believe triple a rated so it should be fairly economical it does do a good job of drying the clothes so i am happy with that.
      
      Edward replied on 06 Dec 2011

       
   2. Every economical to run. All round great machine. We keep ours in the garage an it handles the cool weather without an problems.
      
      Steven replied on 06 Dec 2011

       
7. i use to own the small white knight many years ago i had it for ten years befor i decided to buy a condenser one after2 years of this it set on fire. i am now looking to buy the bigger white knight.i would like to no if i will be able to put it in my cupboard as i have no space for it and also if it has a reset button on the back.
   
   yvette asked on 29 Dec 2011
   1. Yes you could put it in a cupboard, but bear in mind the outlet hose has to come round from the back. I don't think there is a reset button on the back, all controls are on the front panel. I hope this helps.
      
      
      Samantha replied on 29 Dec 2011

       
   2. yes it has a reset button on the back, it was a direct replacement for a different make/model and went in to the same aperture no problem
      
      Debra replied on 29 Dec 2011

       
8. At the moment my White Knight hose sits in a tub which is supplied. This tub is filled with water (as instructed by previous owner) and I was advised to keep the water topped up. This is the first time I have seen this. Is this correct? Or is it ok to put the hose out of the door when the tumble dryer is on?
   
   Sally asked on 23 Jan 2012
   1. both ways are ok, I had a box but prefer to put my hose out of my window,the box is best if dryer not close to window or door. Hope this helps
      
      Amanda replied on 24 Jan 2012

       
9. hi at the moment my dryer sits on top of my washer can you do this with the white knight
   
   Ann asked on 31 Jan 2012
   1. Yes, no problems really because it's fairly light. I've used the White Knight on top of another dryer (so on top of a washing machine I reckon would be even safer), and I've also put a 2nd dryer on top of the White Knight without any problems.
      
      My view is that it will present no problems at all.
      
      My only safety note is that I put the dryer on a 'sticky' type mat on top of the washer which you can buy at most household / DIY stores (in roll form), in order to prevent the possibility of the washer 'walking' off the top by the action of the washer or dryer drum.
      
      Andrew replied on 01 Feb 2012

       
10. Does this machine have a rubber seal around the inside of the door opening of the machine (not the actual door itself but the circular door opening of the machine). I ask because my machine is catching clothes on the metal part of the door opening when i take them in and out so i want something with a seal to prevent this. Thanks.
    
    michelle asked on 26 Feb 2012
    1. NO but its so designed that the cloths are keeped deep inside the machine and dont work their way to the door 0pening , i dont find any problem but im only a man hope this helps.
       
       Kenneth replied on 27 Feb 2012

        
11. does the whiteknight44aw have reverse action when drying
    
    john asked on 17 Mar 2012
    1. My old one did but I have watched this one (to the oint of going boggle-eyed) and it does not appear to. However I did buy a pair of the balls to go in with the drying load and I have had no problem with tangling or things not being dried. From preference though I did like my old one. The balls are very noisy!!
       
       Hazel replied on 19 Mar 2012

        
12. I have just bought the 6kg White knight, the back seems to get really hot. Can anyone tell me is this the norm, as my daughter usually puts the dryer on at night.
    
    Ann asked on 30 Mar 2012
    1. mine doesn't get hot but i do have space around it
       
       susan replied on 31 Mar 2012

        

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