Electric Dryers

Electric Dryers at Abt

As life gets busier, we depend more on our home appliances to do the hard work for us. When long weeks end and we see a full hamper, we want to know our favorite pieces of clothing will be clean and ready for the next outing, with no additional stress or worry. This is why Abt offers a variety of reliable electric dryers you can add to your laundry room setup that will meet all of your needs.

What Dryer Is Best?

To purchase the perfect laundry appliance for you, first, consider the fuel source. Dryers can be powered by either gas or electric fuel and while each has their own characteristics, electric dryers tend to be easier to install and more affordable; they do, however, require more power than what's provided by a standard home outlet. Read our gas vs. electric comparison to learn more about the benefits of both. You also need to evaluate what size dryer would best accommodate your lifestyle. The rule of thumb is to pick one that holds twice the capacity of your washer. If you're also purchasing a new washer too and starting from scratch, think about how many people live in your household and how much dirty laundry you produce on a regular basis. You have two choices as dryers are built in compact or full-sizes. Full-size dryers are family-friendly as the 7-9 cubic foot drum can hold 17 full-sized bath towels. Compacts are perfect for small areas and minimal laundry needs, as the roughly 4 cubic foot drum can handle about 6 of the same towels. If you live in a studio, condo, or apartment with a tighter living space and the compact is still not small enough, you can get stackable electric dryers to make more room.

Features and Technology

Electric dryers can be vented or ventless. Vented means high temperatures create steam in the drum and then this steam is released through aluminum ducts. If you don't already have a duct in your home, you will need to install one. Ventless dryers eliminate this problem, although they do cost more. One type of ventless dryer is a heat pump, which is one of the most environmentally-friendly dryers you can find as it has an advanced refrigerant system that uses 50% less energy. If you're interested in more energy-efficient electric dryers, you can check out our ENERGY-STAR-rated options. Condenser dryers, on the other hand, do not use a refrigerant system, but instead, pull air in from outside of the machine and use a condenser to warm it up. The leftover water and moisture from the clothing is then directed into a holding tank or drainage hose. This drying process takes longer, so if you desire a quicker laundry routine, this may not be the option for you. Some electric dryers at Abt even utilize smart technology to connect your appliance to WiFi, keeping you connected and giving you the power to check your laundry status through your smartphone. What cycles do you use most often? Whether it's the basics like cotton or permanent press or upgraded settings like anti-bacterial, sensor dry or eco-style, you'll want to make sure your dryer has the necessary settings to cover all your clothing, sheets and towels. Feel free to browse Abt for wrinkle solutions like irons & ironing boards that you can use after your drying cycle is complete.

Any questions about upgrading your laundry room can be answered by our team at 800-860-3577. For a better understanding of electric dryers and other models, explore our dryer buying guide.