Electric Dryers

When shopping for a new dryer, you should first decide if you want to buy one that runs on electricity or natural gas, if natural gas is available in your area. All gas dryers require exterior venting to expel vapor and carbon dioxide; however, electric dryers can be ventless. During your search for the ideal electric dryer for sale, you should also match its capacity to your needs. Electric clothes dryer capacities range from compact (under 4 cubic feet), to full-sized (4 cubic feet or larger). If you have a household of four or more and frequently are tasked with washing jeans, work clothes, towels and heavily soiled items, you should select a larger capacity dryer. In addition, you should choose a dryer that can accommodate the maximum capacity of your washer so you’re not left with a basket full of wet clothes. If you’re also researching new washers, try to match up the machines' capacities.

Decide which features will make laundry day easier for you. You may want to control your electric dryer remotely with an app, or to use a delay-start feature. You may be interested in a dryer that uses steam to penetrate clothing, softening fabrics and reducing wrinkles. Other potential features are vibration reduction, interior lights and a time-remaining display.

When you’re identifying the best electric dryer for your family, decide where it will be located and choose the best style for the space. Top-loading dryers require at least 20" for door clearance while front-opening dryers require 21"–25" of clearance for the door to fully open. Many electric dryers have a reversible door hinge, so you can choose which way it swings. Your new electric dryer should have 1"–3" on each side for air circulation, and 4"–6" behind to accommodate a dryer vent kit (if you select an electric dryer model that requires a vent) as well as the dryer power cord. You may want a pedestal for your electric dryer and your washer to store laundry supplies and raise the machines to a comfortable height for loading and unloading. If you’d like help with any part of the dryer installation, or with delivery or repair, you can depend on Geek Squad to provide you with any professional assistance you need.