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Finding the perfect dryer to complement yourwashing machineis easier said than done sometimes.
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To top it off, LG has been consistently recognized as a top brand for reliable appliances.
Powers 2024 U.S. Appliance Satisfaction Study, LG dryers were ranked second for overall customer satisfaction.
This particular model comes equipped with a variety of cycles for all your drying needs.
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He also noted that vent detectors are a valuable addition, alerting users to potential blockages.
This dryer excels in all these areas, offering powerful performance and a comprehensive suite of features.
This dryers single-knob interface makes selecting our preferred cycle easy.
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Despite not having specialized fabric controls, we love that there are air-only, wrinkle-control, and towel cycles.
Lastly, were big fans of this dryer’s hamper-style door.
It catches any clothes that cascade out of the drum and even makes a good folding surface.
However, the door requires a little more force to lock.
This dryer specifically excels at handling bulky loadsquietly.
How quietly, you ask?
This dryer sits outside of a nursery, and it gets regularly used during nap time and even bedtime.
Were also really pleased with its efficiency, as most larger loads are completely dry after one cycle.
Additionally, the cycle buttons are extra sensitive, so it’s easy to accidentally change parameters.
However, it does help that they each have a distinct noise.
This dryer also has a long end-of-cycle song like many other dryers on the market.
We opted to deprogram this setting.
Given its 9-cubic-foot capacity, its also one of the biggest dryers money can buy.
Thats enough room for a full set of king-sized beddingincluding the comforter!
Just be sure you measure to confirm if you have enough space for it.
We appreciate that it has a fingerprint-resistant finish to keep it smudge-free.
And to top it all off, it delivers better-than-average drying performance.
This dryer is easy to set up and use.
It plugs into a standard outlet and has multiple heat tweaks and drying times.
Overall, the Magic Chef dryer is a versatile and efficient solution for small spaces.
Its one of the first dryers specifically designed to target pet hair.
Our only minor concern is that the dryer is not stackable and lacks Wi-Fi.
While theyve been common in Europe for years, more manufacturers are finally adopting this technology in the U.S. Its worth mentioning that most ventless dryers have a capacity of just 4 cubic feet.
However, the dryers titanium finish is prone to scratches.
This dryers auto-sensing feature was really good at drying most clothes (and accurately predicting cycle-end times).
If you want to spend less than $1,000, consider theWhirlpool WED5010LW.
We tried to use all of the cycles included on each appliance over one month.
We also considered the features we most frequently used during testing and any quirks we wished we could alter.
Additionally, we sifted through the most recentACSI Household Appliance and Electronics ReportandJ.D.
Powers Laundry Appliance Satisfaction Study.
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A standard, full-size dryer measures 27 inches wide.
Additionally, consider the dryer doors opening direction and whether its reversible, as this can impact placement.
In most cases, its also easier to stack your dryer if you have its matching washer.
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Plus, you’ll need to account for the clothes necessary movement.
Large-capacity dryers are particularly suitable for large households or those who do multiple laundry loads per day.
In the case of new builds or large remodeling projects, Howard says gas is the way to go.
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