6 Best Dryers in 2023: Reviews & Top Picks

The dryer is an important appliance in many homes. Hanging the clothes outside is great in good weather and if you have the time, but sometimes, you are running late, you need the clothes to dry fast, and hanging them in the house can make them smell bad. If you are looking to purchase a new dryer for your home but aren’t sure where to start, keep reading as we list reviews of several of the most popular brands and discuss the pros and cons of each. The buyer’s guide explains what to look for so you can make an informed purchase.

A Quick Glance at Our Favorites (2023 Update)

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Euhomy Compact Laundry Dryer	Compact design Even heat Multiple drying times	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		COSTWAY Compact Laundry Dryer	Lightweight Quick drying Multiple drying times	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Kenmore 29” Front Load Electric Dryer With Wrinkle Guard	Automatic drying Wrinkle guard Large capacity	CHECK PRICE
		Frigidaire FFRE4120SW	Large capacity Fast drying Multiple modes	CHECK PRICE
		BLACK+DECKER BCED37 Portable Dryer	Portable Multiple drying modes Easy to use	CHECK PRICE

The 6 Best Dryers

1. Euhomy Compact Laundry Dryer — Best Overall

The Euhomy Compact Laundry Dryer is our pick as the best overall dryer. Its compact design is perfect for small apartments and homes. It only weighs 45.1 pounds, so you can even hang it on the wall to make it more accessible. The manufacturer recommends drying about 6 pounds of clothes at a time, but you can push it up to 10 pounds, as multiple easy-to-use modes enable you to select the optimal drying time. A large heating element provides even heating, and the dryer even comes with an exhaust hose.

The downside to the Euhomy I is that it’s too small for a large family, and you might need to space out the laundry.

2. COSTWAY Compact Laundry Dryer — Best Value

The COSTWAY Compact Laundry Dryer is our pick as the best dryer for the money. It’s extremely lightweight at only 37.3 pounds, so you can move it around if you need to, and it’s only 2 feet tall and 19.5 inches wide. You can set multiple drying times to help you conserve power, and the 850-watt motor will dry the clothes quickly. It includes the ductwork so you can connect it to your existing system, and you can dry up to 10 pounds of wet clothes at a time, though for faster drying times, the manufacturer recommends no more than 5.5 pounds.

The only downside to COSTWAY is that it’s too small for large families and is best suited to homes with two or three people.

3. Kenmore 29” Front Load Electric Dryer — Premium Choice

The Kenmore 29” Front Load Electric Dryer With Wrinkle Guard is our premium choice dryer. It has a large capacity, so it’s more than ready for big families, and the built-in wrinkle guard helps ensure that your clothes look nice when they are finished. The front drop-down door makes it easy to access your clothes, and the automatic drying feature adjusts heat and drying times for more efficient drying.

The downside to the Kenmore model is that it’s much more expensive than many of the other models on this list, and it doesn’t come with a power cord or exhaust pipe, so you will need to purchase and install these separately. It’s also quite heavy at 107 pounds, so moving it around and getting into position can be difficult.

4. Frigidaire FFRE4120SW

The Frigidaire FFRE4120SW is a great option for large families. It has a 6.7-liter capacity and has multiple modes for selecting dryness, load size, etc. You can even choose an option to dry the clothes faster if you are in a hurry. It has an anti-wrinkle guard, and you can change the door to open from the right or the left for easier access.

The downside to the Frigidaire model is that it’s expensive and heavy at 113 pounds, so you might need help moving it around, especially in a tight area. The opening is also odd shaped; it would be better if it was round, to make it easier to grab the clothes.

5. BLACK+DECKER BCED37 Portable Dryer

The BLACK+DECKER BCED37 Portable Dryer is an attractive and compact dryer that weighs 49.5 pounds and has a capacity of 3.5 cubic feet. It has several drying modes that enable you to select your drying time from 30 minutes to 200 minutes, so you should never have wet clothes. This portable dryer is also easy to use, with no complex programming or digital readouts.

The downside to the Black+Decker is that the capacity is a bit smaller than a traditional dryer, and this model seemed to take longer to get the clothes dry.

6. Panda Portable Compact Electric Cloth Dryer

Panda Portable Compact Electric Cloth Dryer is a compact dryer and has a 3.5-cubic foot drum in a 60-pound machine. You can select between multiple drying modes for dryer clothes and more efficient operation. It also comes with an exhaust hose, so you can get it running quickly.

The downside to the Panda is that at 60 pounds, it’s one of the heavier portables on this list, and many users report having difficulty starting it up so it continues to run. Also, it can take a while to get clothes completely dry.

Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Best Dryer

Choose Your Dryer Size

Small Capacity 

• < 3 .4 cubic feet – Small dryers with a capacity of less than 3.4 cubic feet are better suited for small families of two to four people who don’t create heavily soiled laundry.

Medium Capacity 

• 3.5–4.4 cubic feet – Medium-capacity dryers are perfect for the average family, as long as no one is involved in sports or works in a restaurant. These dryers might also have difficulty dealing with bulky items like comforters and blankets.

Large Capacity 

• >4.4 cubic feet – Large dryers will have a capacity larger than 4.4 cubic feet and are perfect for a large family and when you need to wash bedding and other large items.

Electric or Gas?

While all the units on this list are electric, gas-powered dryers are available and are good options if you already have a gas line installed in your home. Since these dryers use combustion heating, they can often get your clothes to dry quickly, but they can be expensive to purchase and install.

Conclusion

When choosing your next dryer, we recommend our best overall pick. The Euhomy Compact Laundry Dryer is perfect for a small family and dries clothes quickly. It provides multiple heating times so you can get your clothes dry without wasting power, and it’s light enough to move around and get into position. If you have a large family, we recommend our premium choice. The Kenmore 29” Front Load Electric Dryer has a large 7-cubic foot capacity with a wrinkle guard to help keep your clothes looking good. It also has an automatic drying feature that adjusts temperature and drying time to ensure that your clothes are always dry.

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