Miele Professional's heat pump dryer has been recognised with the Innovation Award in the Laundry and Dishwashing Products and Services category at the 2013 Cleaning Show at NEC Birmingham.

The machine is designed to reduce electricity consumption by up to 60 per cent compared to a conventional condenser dryer.

Its heat pump technology features a closed circuit: hot, moisture-laden air from the dryer is passed through a heat-pump where is it cooled and dehumidified through condensation in a heat exchanger.

The air then proceeds through a second heat exchanger, where it is re-heated before it is passed through the drum. The closed air circuit removes the need for vent ducting, which can reduce the expense of installation.