The difference between a “Venting dryer” and a “Condenser dryer” is that in a venting dryer you need to install a ducting hose to vent out the hot and damp air from the dryer if the dryer is placed in an enclosed room e.g. kitchen, storeroom. The opposite scenario will apply to a condenser dryer if it is placed in an enclosed room. Check out our tips on how to choose a dryer .