Bosch Series 6 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Cast Iron Grey
At a glance
Capacity
9 kg rated load for the eco programme at full capacity
Energy
Class B, 0.92 kWh per eco cycle, 92 kWh per 100 cycles
Connectivity
Home Connect remote control, energy management, diagnostics and downloadable programmes
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Tumble DryerBosch Series 6 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Cast Iron Grey
€1,029.00
At a glance
Capacity
9 kg rated load for the eco programme at full capacity
Energy
Class B, 0.92 kWh per eco cycle, 92 kWh per 100 cycles
Connectivity
Home Connect remote control, energy management, diagnostics and downloadable programmes
Bosch Series 6 Freestanding 9kg Heat Pump Condenser Tumble Dryer with Home Connect
A 9 kg heat pump dryer in cast iron grey with energy class B, noise class A and Home Connect control from your phone, plus a self-cleaning condenser.
The WQH246DRIE is Bosch's Series 6 heat pump tumble dryer, a 9 kg freestanding machine finished in cast iron grey. It is a connected machine, with Home Connect for remote monitoring and control, energy management and remote diagnostics, and it will pull extra programmes down over the air when Bosch adds them.
The numbers behind it are strong. Energy class B and 0.92 kWh per eco cycle come from a heat pump with a Self-Cleaning Condenser that clears fluff automatically during the programme, so efficiency does not drift over the years. Noise class A at 59 dB(A) is the other headline, backed by a dedicated Silent Dry programme for when you want to run a load late.
Ideal For
Nine kilos of rated capacity covers a large mixed wash in one cycle, and the bed linen programme reverses the drum so sheets and duvet covers do not knot together.
Noise class A at 59 dB(A) is the quietest rating on the current label, and the Silent Dry programme is there for evening loads in a kitchen that opens onto the living room.
Home Connect brings remote start, monitoring and diagnostics, and Smart Dry picks a drying programme based on the wash cycle when your Bosch washing machine is connected too.
Key Features
Bosch's rated load for the eco programme at full capacity, taking four hours twenty-five minutes, or two hours forty at half load.
0.92 kWh per eco cycle, or 92 kWh per hundred cycles, which is among the better figures on the current tumble dryer label.
The top noise class on the current label, with a Silent Dry programme for loads you would rather not hear from the next room.
The condenser clears fluff automatically during the cycle, so drying stays efficient without you having to pull a filter out and rinse it every time.
Remote monitoring and control, energy management, remote diagnostics and extra programmes via download, all through the app on your phone or tablet.
Shortens the drying time on compatible programmes when you need a load back sooner, without dropping to a separate quick cycle.
What the Self-Cleaning Condenser does
In a heat pump dryer the condenser is where moisture leaves your clothes, and fluff gradually settles on it. On models without automatic cleaning, that means a filter to remove and rinse. Here the condenser cleans itself during the programme, so the machine holds its efficiency cycle after cycle and there is one fewer chore attached to laundry day. You still empty the condensate container, or plumb the dryer into a drain and forget about that too.
What Home Connect actually gives you
Connectivity on appliances can be gimmicky, so it is worth being specific. On this dryer Home Connect provides remote monitoring and control, remote diagnostics for service calls, energy management for households running a smart tariff or solar, and additional programmes downloaded to the machine, including wool in the basket, woollens finish and a timed cold cycle. Smart Dry goes further and selects a drying programme based on your last wash, though it needs a connected Bosch washing machine to work.
Quiet running and long cycles
Noise class A at 59 dB(A) puts this among the quietest tumble dryers on the current label, and a Silent Dry programme is included for when even that is too much. The trade-off is time: a full eco load runs for four hours twenty-five minutes, or two hours forty at half capacity, and speedPerfect is there when you need to compress that. A drum interior light, a large LED display and a jog dial make the machine straightforward to set, and Bosch rates it repairability class A.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Late evening loads | Noise class A, 59 dB(A) | Quiet enough to run in an open-plan kitchen at night, with a Silent Dry programme too. |
| Bed linen tangles | Reversing drum bed linen programme | The drum changes direction so sheets and duvet covers dry evenly instead of knotting into a ball. |
| Watching running costs | Energy class B | 0.92 kWh per eco cycle, or 92 kWh per hundred cycles, on the current EU label. |
| Away from home | Home Connect app | Start, monitor and adjust the dryer remotely, and get diagnostics passed straight to Bosch service. |
| Filter maintenance | Self-Cleaning Condenser | The condenser clears fluff automatically during the programme, so efficiency holds without regular manual cleaning. |
| Need it sooner | speedPerfect option | Cuts the drying time on compatible programmes when a full four hour eco cycle is too long. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | WQH246DRIE |
| Product Type | Tumble Dryer |
| Range | Series 6 |
| Drying technology | Heat pump condenser with Self-Cleaning Condenser, R290 refrigerant |
| Rated capacity | 9 kg (eco programme, full load) |
| Energy rating | B |
| Energy consumption | 0.92 kWh per cycle / 92 kWh per 100 cycles (eco programme) |
| Condensation efficiency | 91% (Class B) |
| Programme duration | 4:25 h at full load, 2:40 h at half load (eco) |
| Noise level | 59 dB(A) re 1pW (Class A) |
| Connectivity | Home Connect - remote monitoring and control, energy management, remote diagnostics, Smart Dry, extra programmes via download |
| Programmes | Cotton, Easy Care, Cotton Eco, Bed Linen with reversing drum, Shirts/Blouses, Delicates, Towels, Mixed Load, Sportswear, Silent Dry, Super Quick 40, Timed warm |
| Programmes via app | Wool in the basket, Woollens finish, Timed cold |
| Options | Auto Dry, Smart Dry, speedPerfect, Half Load, Low heat, Reduced ironing, Remote Start, 24 h end time delay, Reload, child lock |
| Key features | Sensitive Drying System, AntiVibration design, drum interior light, anti-crease cycle 120 min, usage meter, load recommendation, end-of-cycle buzzer |
| Display | Large LED display with jog dial and touch controls |
| Condensate | Container with full-tank indicator; drain hose connection possible |
| Installation | Freestanding, slide-under; stackable with optional kit (WTZ27500 / WTZ27510) |
| Repairability class | A |
| Colour | Cast Iron Grey |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 84.2 x 59.8 x 61.3 cm |
| Weight | 52.1 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- 9 kg rated capacity for the eco programme
- Energy class B at 0.92 kWh per cycle
- Noise class A, 59 dB(A), plus Silent Dry
- Self-Cleaning Condenser reduces manual filter maintenance
- Home Connect remote control, diagnostics and energy management
- Bed linen programme with reversing drum
- Drum interior light and large LED display
Considerations
- A full eco load runs for four hours twenty-five minutes, which is longer than the faster programmes on lower rated machines.
- Smart Dry only works if a Home Connect washing machine is paired alongside the dryer; on its own the feature does nothing.
- Home Connect features need the appliance on your home network and the app installed, which not every household wants to set up.
What's in the Box
- Heat pump tumble dryer x1
- Installation/user manual x1
Compare Similar Models
| Specification | Bosch Series 6 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Cast Iron Grey | Bosch Series 4 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer | Bosch Series 6 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer | Bosch Series 4 Heat pump tumble dryer 8kg White |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drying capacity | — | 8 kg | 9 kg | 8 kg |
| Energy rating | — | D | A | A |
| Noise | — | 62 dB | 61 dB | — |
| Programmes | — | — | 14 | — |
Recommended for your tumble dryer
Great accessories to pair with your tumble dryer.
Complete your laundry setup
Select useful accessories to complete your setup.
Tumble DryerBosch Series 6 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Cast Iron Grey
€1,029.00
At a glance
Capacity
9 kg rated load for the eco programme at full capacity
Energy
Class B, 0.92 kWh per eco cycle, 92 kWh per 100 cycles
Connectivity
Home Connect remote control, energy management, diagnostics and downloadable programmes
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Energy efficiency
- Rated capacity9 kg (eco programme, full load)
- Energy consumption0.92 kWh per cycle / 92 kWh per 100 c...
- Condensation efficiency91% (Class B)
- Noise level59 dB(A) re 1pW (Class A)
Why you’ll love it
A 9 kg heat pump dryer in cast iron grey with energy class B, noise class A and Home Connect control from your phone, plus a self-cleaning condenser.
- 9 kg rated capacity for the eco programme
- Energy class B at 0.92 kWh per cycle
- Noise class A, 59 dB(A), plus Silent Dry
- Self-Cleaning Condenser reduces manual filter maintenance
- Home Connect remote control, diagnostics and energy management