Best Budget Dryer
While there are a few contemporary dryers with digital controls and clear-view doors in the lower price range, most budget-minded dryers are the traditional models. While not as full-featured as newer models, they're more affordable and in most cases have sufficient heat and drying cycles to handle all types of clothing. When shopping for a budget dryer, look for standard heat settings and drying cycles. Enhanced fabric care and a steam cycle will greatly increase the cost of a dryer.
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Why it's best:
Function and performance makes this dryer an ideal choice for the budget-wise shopper that wants good value without sacrificing fabric care features. With an extra large capacity it can easily handle family washloads and there's plenty of drying cycles and heat selections,...read full review
Price Range:
$469.00 - $649.00
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Home Everything $503.99
Warehouse Discount Center $569.00
Why it's a best pick:
If modern styling is preferred, the Affinity is affordable and a popular choice with consumers. It has electronic controls and high-tech fabric care features that include heat and moisture sensors. While the initial cost of modern dryers is higher than traditional models,... read full review
$629.00 - $659.00
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US-Appliance.com $629.00
AppliancesConnection.com $659.00
Why it's a best pick:
Slightly smaller in size but with an ample 7.0 cu. ft. capacity, this GE Profile model has less cycles and features but is no less efficient. In fact, it has sensors that continuously monitors moisture - which means less drying time for smaller loads. It's no wonder this i... read full review
$502.55 - $592.99
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Warehouse Discount Center $549.00
Home Everything $579.99
Why it's a best pick:
The Whirlpool Duet Sport Gas dryer has contemporary styling and loads of settings including those for quick dry, delicates and to reduce wrinkles. While gas models are generally higher priced than electric dryers, the Duet Sport provides excellent value with enhanced fabri... read full review
$619.00 - $720.99
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Buyersedge $720.99
Home Everything $655.00
Why it's a best pick:
Popular with consumers, this budget-stretcher Admiral 6.5 cu. ft. dryer has much more to offer than most lower end models. It has more than the basic features with sufficient heat settings and drying cycles for any load, from regular dry to no-heat fluff. It provides exce... read full review
Home Depot $319.00
