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Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK
GVSC9DCG

97 Reviews	47 Reviews
85 Features	Fully-Featured
79 Popularity	Quite Popular
98 Value for Money	Excellent
81 Age	2 Years Old
64 Running Costs	£1,600 Over 10 Years
88 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Our Verdict:

An enormous drum capacity and stunningly cheap condenser fairly noisy tumbler, good for large families. Purchasers report that it has superb features, it's very easy to use but really noisy.

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Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK Price History

Should You Buy it Now?

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Having analysed the historic price trend for the Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK we calculated that there is a 57% chance that prices will remain steady over the next 2 weeks.

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Representing excellent value for money and with outstanding reviews, we have ranked the Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK number 4 in large tumble dryers and number 11 across all tumble dryers.

#11 in Tumble Dryers

#4 in Large Tumble Dryers

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Kagoo Score

Why Has it Scored 88?

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several reviews mentioned that it has exceptional user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this tumbler to others.

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This tumble dryer is over 2 years old and it is likely that newer tumble dryers with better features are available. However it has good reviews so it may still be worth considering.

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This Candy tumble dryer has running costs of £1,600 over 10 years, which puts it in the most expensive 3% of all 810+ laundry dryers that we have calculated running costs for.

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The GVSC9DCGB_BK has some great features:

	Bigger than average drum capacity
	Quieter than average noise level
	Has a moisture sensor
	Has an Anti-Crease function

What is the Kagoo Score?

We calculate the Kagoo Score for each tumble dryer by looking at its reviews, features, popularity, age, value for money and running costs.

The Kagoo Score is an easy way to understand whether the tumble dryer is recommended.

The Kagoo Scores are constantly being updated. As newer, higher spec tumble dryers come to market, the older tumble dryers will gradually have their Kagoo Score reduced.

Reviews

Average Review Score

4.7 stars (47 reviews)

87%

of Customers Would Recommend

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What Are People Saying About the Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK?

Noise Level
	9
	46

Features
	44
	0

Drying Quality
	4
	0

Price
	9
	1

Ease of Use
	8
	0

Capacity
	5
	0

Design
	4
	0

The Vast Majority of People Thought This Tumble Dryer Had a Good Price

... of five stars, along with excellent customer service and delivery. Good value for money...

KaT - Argos.co.uk 7 Nov 2017

Fantastic product. Drys quickly and quietly, great value for money, can connect condenser to a waste outlet so no need to empty the water collector...

Tommytool - Argos.co.uk 25 Jan 2018

For the price it is a fantastic piece of kit. Very easy to use, clean and it looks the part. You get a lot for the money, from not only drying and working ...

Jonathan - Argos.co.uk 15 Nov 2017

... option has 3/4 choices. It's quite noisy but capacity is good and purchase price good. Clothes still come out damp even when it's supposed to sensor dry. ...

Claire - Argos.co.uk 24 Oct 2017

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Some People Thought it Was Well Designed

Three people thought that the Candy GVSC9DCG was good-looking.

I love the look of the tumble dryer! It's quite quiet and works well...

Wholocked78 - Argos.co.uk 28 Dec 2017

Stylish dryer goes with all the accessories in my kitchen. Efficient and doesn't over dry or crease the clothes...

Jacqui - Argos.co.uk 30 Jan 2018

A quiet nice looking tumbler can take a few loads of wahong at a time seems ro work quickly with food results. I have noticed less electric being used ...

Mike - Argos.co.uk 16 Jan 2018

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Eight People Thought the Candy GVSC9DCG Was Easy to Use

Eight people thought that the Candy GVSC9DCG was very easy to use.

... brand that I was used to, but thankfully I chose this one instead. It was easy to use, easy to clean, so quiet and spacious, I would definitely recommend ...

KaT - Argos.co.uk 7 Nov 2017

... the price works brilliantly and looks very nice in my dining room would deffinately recomend this product very easy to use...

Leenah - Argos.co.uk 6 Feb 2018

This is my first ever dryer and I'm very happy with it. It's easy to use and saves me lots of time - should have bought one years ago!

SwedishChef - Argos.co.uk 30 Jan 2018

Great in every aspect. Easy to use, great drying time and huge capacity. Totally recommend...

Boosieboo - Argos.co.uk 7 Nov 2017

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Many Owners Thought This Tumble Dryer Had Nice Technical Features

More than 40 people thought that the Candy GVSC9DCG had very good features.

... the rest of the kitchen Slightly noisier than expected but does a great job with lots of features...

DD - Argos.co.uk 23 Jan 2018

Does exactly what it should do loads of different programs and the smart touch feature is great...

Jonny - Argos.co.uk 23 Jan 2018

Lizbar scored Features 80 out of 100

Lizbar - Argos.co.uk 16 Oct 2017

Jacqui scored Features 100 out of 100

Jacqui - Argos.co.uk 30 Jan 2018

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Over 40 People Thought it Was a Bit Noisy

Over 40 people thought that the Candy GVSC9DCG was very noisy.

This tumble dryer is smart looking but really noisy and not as efficient at drying as my previous more basic machine...

Judy - Argos.co.uk 6 Feb 2018

... it's hard to work out which to use, then each option has 3/4 choices. It's quite noisy but capacity is good and purchase price good. Clothes still come ...

Claire - Argos.co.uk 24 Oct 2017

Lizbar scored Noise level 80 out of 100

Lizbar - Argos.co.uk 16 Oct 2017

57041 scored Noise level 100 out of 100

57041 - Argos.co.uk 16 Nov 2017

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The Vast Majority of People Thought This Tumble Dryer Had a Big Capacity

Five people thought that the Candy GVSC9DCG had really a big capacity.

Great in every aspect. Easy to use, great drying time and huge capacity. Totally recommend...

Boosieboo - Argos.co.uk 7 Nov 2017

On the whole it's a good machine. Lovely capacity and quite quiet however my clothes don't always come out completely dry so untried putting less in the ...

Amie - Argos.co.uk 15 Nov 2017

Excellent machine capacity is really good looks stunning black not that noisy either very pleased with it...

Andypandy69 - Argos.co.uk 28 Nov 2017

Very modern sleek looking dryer,very large capacity,lots of drying choices,great price and quick delivery,would definately recommend...

Gizmo73 - Argos.co.uk 29 Nov 2017

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Four People Thought the Candy GVSC9DCG Has Good Drying Quality

Four people thought that the Candy GVSC9DCG dried clothes well.

Love it. Everything is so soft. Not noisy and dries everything perfectly...

Floydette - Argos.co.uk 30 Jan 2018

Very stylish very easy to use and drys the clothes perfect...

Dee - Argos.co.uk 22 Nov 2017

... the functions, but so far so good every item dry on the cotton cycle no if folded quickly enough it cut down on my ironing so a bonus...

Lizbar - Argos.co.uk 16 Oct 2017

... Lovely capacity and quite quiet however my clothes don't always come out completely dry so untried putting less in the load and the hems or thick towel ...

Amie - Argos.co.uk 15 Nov 2017

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How Good Are Candy Laundry Dryers?

Features

Key Reasons For and Against

Bigger than average drum capacity

Quieter than average noise level

Has a moisture sensor

Has an Anti-Crease function

Has a quick dry

Longer than average cycle time

What the Reviews Say

Some people thought it was well designed

Eight people thought the Candy GVSC9DCG was easy to use

Many owners thought this tumble dryer had nice technical features

The vast majority of people thought this tumble dryer had a big capacity

Four people thought the Candy GVSC9DCG has good drying quality

Over 40 people thought it was a bit noisy

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Bigger Than Average Drum Capacity

Laundry dryers have drum capacities of between 3kg and 20kg, and the average drum capacity is 7.9kg. The drum capacity of the GVSC9DCG of 9kg is bigger than average when compared to most other laundry dryers. It is bigger than 92% of all laundry dryers when ranked by this feature.

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Quieter Than Average Noise Level

The Candy GVSC9DCG's noise level of only 65dB is in the quietest 32% of all laundry dryers when ordered by this feature. The quietest noise level of laundry dryers is 40dB, the loudest is 75dB, and the average noise level is 65dB.

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Longer Than Average Cycle Time

Across all the laundry dryers the cycle times range from 15 min to 370 min, and the average cycle time is 160 min. The cycle time of the GVSC9DCG of 176 min is longer than average when compared to most other laundry dryers. It is longer than 66% of all tumble dryers when sorted by this feature.

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Has a Moisture Sensor

The Candy GVSC9DCG has a moisture sensor. 62% of laundry dryers do not have a moisture sensor.

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Has an Anti-Crease Function

The GVSC9DCG has an Anti-Crease function, as do 54% of laundry dryers.

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Has a Quick Dry

The GVSC9DCG has a quick dry, which is unusual. 95% of tumble dryers do not have a quick dry.

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Value for Money

We determine value for money by calculating a quality score for each product based on its reviews, features and age, and then comparing this quality score to the product price. A tumble dryer with a high quality score and low price will get a good value for money score.

We have analysed the Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK, and ranked it:

Good Value For Money

This tumble dryer is both high quality and a low price, making it excellent value for money.

Product Quality Score	High End	Good Value for Money
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	Poor Value for Money	Budget Choice
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Value for Money of Similar Tumble Dryers

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What the Reviews Say

The vast majority of people thought this tumble dryer had a good price

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Age

Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK Release Date

September 2016

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When Are Most New Candy Tumble Dryers Released?

We looked at the release dates for new Candy laundry dryers over the last 3 years, but couldn't see any obvious trend.

The biggest month last year for new Candy tumbler releases was April, with two new Candy laundry dryers released that month. In 2017 most new Candy laundry dryers were released in November, with 10 new Candy laundry dryers released that month. September was the biggest month in 2016 for new Candy laundry dryers, with 14 new Candy laundry dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Candy Tumble Dryer Prices Drop After Release?

Most laundry dryers drop in price by 3% in the first 6 months after release, however Candy tumble dryers tend to depreciate faster.

On average, in the first 6 months after release, Candy tumble dryers drop in price by 4%. On a typical new Candy tumbler costing £484, by waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average £20.

Running Costs

Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK Running Costs

Based on average energy prices we estimate that the 10 year running cost of the GVSC9DCG is £1,600, which makes it one of the more expensive to run tumble dryers.

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Electricity cost when switched on	£1,584
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£1,584

Total running cost over 10 years

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Europen European Energy Rating

7.2T	Running this tumble dryer over 10 years will generate 7.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂).
185	To offset that much CO₂ you would need to plant 185 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.

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Previous and future annual running costs of the Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK assuming future electricity price inflation of 6% per year. Edit inflation assumptions. Historic electricity prices sourced from the UK Department of Energy & Climate Change

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Candy GVSC9DCGB_BK Specification

Key Features

Drum Capacity	9kg
Drying System	Condenser
Noise Level	65dB
Drying Programs

Synthetics Drying Program	Yes
Cotton Drying Program	Yes
Mix Drying Program	Yes
Wool Drying Program	Yes
Iron Dry Setting	Yes
Extra Dry Program	Yes
Cupboard Dry	Yes
Performance

Cycle Time	176 Min
Moisture Sensor	Yes
Anti-Crease Function	Yes
Drying Programs	10
Design

Loading Type	Front-loading
Display Type	LED
Control Type	Buttons, Dial
Colour	White

Ergonomics

Delayed Start Timer	Yes
Maximum Delay Start	24h
Drying

Quick Dry	Yes
Power

Annual Energy Consumption	617kWh
Energy Efficiency Class	B
Weight & Dimensions

Weight	34kg
Technical Details

Water Reservoir Location	Bottom

Product Identifiers

Manufacturer Part Numbers

31100908 gvsc9dcgb, 31101038 gvsc9dcgr, 31100907 gvsc9dcg, candy gvsc9dcgbb, candy gvsc9dcgwh, candy gvsc9dcgr, candy c9dcgb, GVSC9DCGB_BK, candy mx9jq

Barcodes

00000031100907, 00000031100908, 00000031101038, 08016361944565, 08016361944572, 08016361968615