Have you ever stood in a locker room in the evening wondering how to dry all the jerseys by morning? The football tournament is over, the gear is washed and wet – and there’s another match the next day. The same scenario plays out in school dormitories, gyms, and wellness centers. A daily routine where fast and hygienic clothes drying becomes a real challenge.
Should you dry in the room? On radiators? Or in a tumble dryer that only handles one load at a time?
There is an economical way to dry an entire room of laundry fairly quickly.
Microwell, a Slovak manufacturer of professional dehumidifiers, offers a solution that has proven effective in many facilities not only across Slovakia but also internationally. The DRY300 SILVER or WAVE model, also available in a mobile version, can dry laundry in standard conditions (20–25 °C) within a few hours – without a noisy dryer, without overheating fabrics, and without unnecessary extra work. In many cases, drying takes just 4 to 6 hours, depending on the amount of laundry and room conditions.
Unlike radiators, this drying method doesn’t rely on intense heating, which is now quite expensive. Instead, Microwell’s dehumidifier uses built-in heat pump technology. While it consumes electricity, it uses it far more efficiently than any traditional drying or heating method. Thanks to the heat pump’s economic principle, the dehumidifier draws in room air via a fan, removes the moisture inside the unit, and returns dry, slightly warmed air to the room. This additional heating comes at no extra cost, as it results from heat recovery via the heat pump. The slightly warmed air further accelerates the drying process.
When radiators or drying racks aren’t enough
Drying clothes indoors or in poorly ventilated spaces releases moisture into the room. Humidity levels can quickly rise. If the air exceeds 70% humidity, the drying process slows or even stops – and creates ideal conditions for mold and fungal growth. According to the WHO, ideal indoor humidity is 40–60% for a healthy environment.
The Microwell DRY300 can reduce room humidity by 30–40% within a few hours, effectively drying all laundry while significantly improving air quality and saving energy.
Numbers That Speak for Themselves
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Dehumidification capacity: up to 30 liters/day (approx. 6 large laundry loads)
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Operating temperature: from 15 °C, ideally 20–25 °C
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Power consumption: approx. 0.6 kWh/hour
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Standard tumble dryer: 3.5–4.5 kWh/cycle
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Annual savings with daily use: up to €500
Source: ENERGY STAR: Clothes Dryers
Case Study
Imagine a school where 120 students rotate through the gym daily. After P.E., dozens of damp uniforms and towels pile up in the locker room. Until recently, they were dried overnight – on chairs, radiators, and drying lines. Not everything was dry by morning, and the rooms remained damp and musty, requiring constant ventilation.
After installing a Microwell DRY300 dehumidifier with heat pump technology, everything changed. Laundry is now hung in a designated drying room, and the dehumidifier dries it within a few hours. By morning, jerseys and laundry are ready to use again.
Ecological and Economic Benefits
With DRY300 operating 6 hours per day, 5 days a week:
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Annual power consumption: approx. 1,008 kWh
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Annual cost: approx. €252 (at €250/MWh)
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Standard tumble dryer (min. 2 cycles/day): approx. 2,920 kWh/year, ~€730
Annual savings: €478+ – with less fabric wear and lower noise
Conclusion: A Technology That Makes Sense
Microwell DRY300 isn’t just about comfort. It’s a practical, hygienic, and long-term sustainable solution that reduces energy consumption, improves indoor air, and eliminates laundry chaos. It’s quiet, mobile, Slovak-made – and ready to work every day.
Sources and Links:
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ENERGY STAR: Dryer comparison
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Product page: https://www.microwell.eu/produ...