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How does the tumble dryer dry clothes?

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Air is drawn into the machine via a centrifugal air pump (fan). This air is heated by an electrical element. The hot air is ducted into a drum, rotated by the same motor that drives the fan, via belt.

The exhaust hot, moist air is vented out via ducting.

By blowing hot air over clothes that are being tumbled, the moisture is heated and turned into a vapour. This can then be carried outside where it condenses back into the atmosphere.

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