All Dryers at Abt
When your hamper gets full and laundry day comes around, you need a reliable appliance to do the hard work for you. Abt provides a wide range of high-quality dryers to meet all of your needs, ensuring sanitized, wrinkle-free clothing with every cycle.
Types of Dryers
Standard dryers have vented systems, which raise the temperature of the air in the dryer, then warm the wet clothes to create steam. This steam is then vented through aluminum ducts outside of your home. If your home does not have these ducts already and you don't plan on an installation, vented models are not for you. Ventless dryers are the solution to this problem, as they don't rely on ducts. Condenser dryers, on the other hand, pull air from the outside of your appliance. When steam is created, it's converted into water and directed out through a drainage hose or into a holding tank. Unfortunately, these models use lower temperatures in order to be gentler on fabrics, which can result in longer drying times. The most energy-efficient dryer option is a heat pump, which uses a refrigerant system with hot and cold coils. If you have a smaller home, consider investing in a washer dryer combo unit as they take up limited space and complete all of your laundries with just one machine.
Fuel Sources
One of the most important things to decide before purchasing a dryer is the fuel type: gas or electric. Electric provides easy installation as all you have to do is plug it into an outlet. They take more time to process power and turn it into heat, while gas instantly gets warm and is, therefore, more energy efficient. Because gas wastes no time, your clothes dry faster and don't endure as much wear and tear. Gas models require power from a gas line in your home; if you do not already have one, an installation is necessary. Ultimately, electric dryers are more affordable upfront, but gas will save money on your energy bill over time.
Picking A Size
When deciding on a dryer size, the first rule of thumb is that this appliance should have twice the capacity of your washer. Think about your typical laundry schedule and how many people you have in your household as that affects the size of your loads. Typically, there are two different sizes: full-sized and compact. Full-sized dryers have about seven to nine cubic feet of capacity and can hold 17 bath towels, for example. Compact dryers have about four cubic feet of capacity and can hold 6 bath towels. Compact models are ideal for small areas or users who live alone and have minimal laundry needs. If you wish to save even more space, explore stackable washer and dryer models.
The dryers at Abt all have their own unique features, including a variety of different cycle settings like sensor dry, eco-cycle, steaming, delicates, express dry and more. High-tech models even have smart functions and Wi-Fi compatibility, which gives you the power to control your dryer from your smartphone. No matter if you're home or away, get notifications when a cycle ends, delay drying and track the rates of your energy on your screen. For guidance on picking the perfect laundry appliance, you can speak to a member of our team at 847-954-4100. To learn more about the many dryer specifications offered at Abt, review our dryer buying guide.
