Best Dryers 2026

by Anonymous

The LG DLEX5500W heat pump dryer uses about half the energy of conventional dryers and is remarkably gentle on clothes — it pays for itself in lower electric bills within a couple years. The Samsung DVE50R8500V has a steam sanitize cycle that kills allergens and wrinkle-releases forgotten loads. The Maytag MED6630HW is built tank-tough with an extra-large drum for bulky items like comforters. All three use moisture sensors to stop automatically when clothes are dry, not overcooked.

LG DLEX5500W

$1,100
price
7.4 cu ft
capacity
Dual Inverter heat pump
drying technology
Energy Star, ~$25/year
energy use
Yes, TurboSteam
steam cycle
Yes, ThinQ app
wi-fi

Samsung DVE50R8500V

$900
price
7.4 cu ft
capacity
Multi-Steam
drying technology
Energy Star, ~$60/year
energy use
Yes, Steam Sanitize+
steam cycle
Yes, SmartThings
wi-fi

Maytag MED6630HW

$800
price
7.3 cu ft
capacity
Advanced Moisture Sensing
drying technology
~$65/year
energy use
Yes, steam refresh
steam cycle
No
wi-fi

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