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Candy ProDry 500: 9 kg, moisture sensing Genius cycle
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The Candy ProDry 500 is a 9 kg heat pump dryer that leans on smart features: a moisture sensing Genius cycle, a smart motion drum and remote control through the hOn app. It is a good fit for a busy household that wants the dryer to judge cycle length itself, and for anyone who likes to start and track loads from a phone.
- Capacity
- 9 kg
- Energy class
- C
- kWh per load
- Not stated
- Sensor drying
- Yes, Genius cycle
- Noise
- Not stated
In its favour
- Genius cycle senses moisture and adapts the drying time automatically.
- Warm Dry handles delicates at 38 °C and is stated to use up to 25% less energy.
- hOn app adds extra programmes and works with Google Home and Alexa.
Good to know
- The specs mention a Spanish display, so check the panel language suits you.
- No kWh per load figure is given, only the class C rating.
Our take
Sensing and drum motion
Candy says the Genius cycle senses moisture and adapts the drying time automatically, so mixed loads do not come out half damp or over dried. AI smart motion varies the drum movement to dry more evenly. An anti wrinkle function and delayed start are listed among the highlights, along with fast programmes and an inverter motor.
Hygiene and delicate settings
A hygiene cycle uses high temperature air, and Candy states it removes 99.9% of bacteria and allergens. At the other end, Warm Dry runs at 38 °C for delicate fabrics, which the listing says uses up to 25% less energy. Having both extremes on one machine is handy for households with bedding, gym kit and knitwear in the same week. The specs also list an XL drum and a silent mode among the highlights, though no decibel figure is given.
App control and practical notes
Through the hOn app you can manage the dryer remotely, add extra programmes and view tips and usage statistics, and it works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa speakers. The body measures 63.5 by 59.5 by 85 cm and weighs 45 kg, with the door hinged on the left. One detail to note: the specs mention a Spanish display, so check the panel language before ordering. Candy says the design is tested for durability of up to 20 years, and EU spare parts are listed as available for 10 years.
Versus the other 9 kg models
The Samsung DV90DG6845LB has the same capacity with AI Dry, but its listing is far thinner. The Hoover H-DRY 350 also uses the hOn app and states 66 dB, but carries a class D rating against the Candy's class C. Neither the Candy nor the Hoover gives kWh per load.
Verdict
The Candy ProDry 500 suits households that want sensor drying, a hygiene cycle and app control in a 9 kg heat pump dryer. If running cost figures matter most, the Electrolux EW7H28B lists them, and if you need a bigger drum the Hisense DH7S107BW offers 10 kg.
Compared with alternatives in: Best heat pump tumble dryers
Amazon listing title: Candy Dryer Heat Pump 9 kg White, ProDry 500 [BR 9N3BX-S]