Best Dryers: Keeping Your Clothes Fresh for Longer

Maytag appliances tend to be reliable, which has contributed to their presence in so many homes. With modern home appliances incorporating so much technology, however, the latest models may be less capable of lasting for decades. If you’re looking for a simple and basic dryer likely to last you a long time, the Maytag MEDC215EW may be a good option for you. This electric dryer offers a generous seven cubic feet of space, with 15 dry cycles and four temperature settings. A wrinkle control feature prevents wrinkles by tumbling the garments for up to 120 minutes after the cycle is complete. Although this dryer is less “stylish” in its appearance than more expensive models, it uses commercial-grade parts for excellent performance and durability. Maytag has also included a ten-year limited warranty on the drive motor and dryer drum.

The Maytag MEDC415EW offers excellent basic performance and functional features for a reasonably affordable price. While this electric dryer might not be flashy, it has a large seven cubic foot capacity with 13 drying cycles and four temperature settings to choose from. The MEDC415EW uses a built-in sensor to detect moisture levels, allowing it to save time and energy by automatically stopping the cycle when contents are dry; this also prevents excessive wear and tear on your garments. This dryer also features a sanitize cycle and a wrinkle control option, so you don’t need to worry about rushing to remove your clothing as soon as the cycle ends. Commercial-grade parts contribute to this models durability, and Maytag has included a ten-year limited warranty on the drive motor and dryer drum. This dryer dries loads quickly, is quiet, and is easy to use.

This gas dryer from Whirlpool combines basic functionality and good performance with affordability. The WGD4815EW might not have a lot of features or fancy touch screen controls, but its seven cubic foot capacity can quickly dry large loads of laundry easily. A choice of 14 drying cycles including a heavy duty cycle for large items, makes for plenty of drying options. The built-in moisture sensor makes drying clothes even easier as it senses when garments are dry thus ending the cycle. The WGD4815EW has easy to use rotary control knobs and a wrinkle control option that intermittently tumbles the dryer’s contents for up to 90 minutes after the cycle completes. This dryer offers excellent value, thanks to its good performance, easy-to-use simplicity, and affordable price.

This electric steam dryer from Maytag isn’t cheap, but it offers a tremendous amount of performance and convenience for the money. The MED8100DC runs quietly and has a generous 7.4 cubic foot capacity, which is plenty of space to accommodate even bulky loads such as bedding and pillows. A choice of nine dry cycles and eight options offer plenty of control, including a sanitize cycle, refresh cycle, and rapid dry cycle for when you’re short on time; steam is used for multiple cycles, including wrinkle prevention.

The MED8100DC has a moisture sensor so the dryer can detect when your garments are dry, enabling it to end the cycle, extending the lifespan of your clothing while saving energy at the same time. This dryer has a stainless steel drum with an extra interior fin for consistent drying, as well as an LED drum light to illuminate your laundry loads. The MED8100DC uses commercial-grade build quality and parts, and is backed up with Maytag’s ten-year limited warranty.

The Whirlpool WED97HEDC offers a 7.3 cubic foot capacity, which can accommodate even bedding and pillows thanks to a dedicated “bulky cycle” for such items. Ten drying cycles, five temperature settings, and memory touch controls to save your preferred settings offer you plenty of control. As to be expected from a higher end electric dryer, the WED97HEDC includes a built-in sensor to detect moisture levels and adjust the drying cycle as needed, both saving energy and preserving the lifespan of your clothes. This dryer uses steam for its refresh cycle and sanitize cycles while also helping remove and/or prevent wrinkles.

Additional features are included such as quad baffles for more effective drying and a quick dry setting for when you need certain items of clothing in a rush. When you’re taking things a bit slower, the WED97HEDC has an energy efficient “EcoBoost” option that lowers the heat and extends cycle time. User friendly, quiet, and effective, the Whirlpool WED97HEDC is a good option if you’re willing to spend more money on a fully modern and feature-laden steam dryer.