Best Clothes Dryer Brands of 2025
Does it make sense to shop by brand? It depends on which one you choose.
If you’re shopping for a new clothes dryer, you probably have a lot of questions. What features should you look for? How much should you spend? Which model offers the best mix of options at the lowest price?
Consumer Reports’ performance and reliability ratings for more than 140 electric, gas, and compact dryers can help answer some of those questions. But for all the models in our ratings, there may be dozens more available at your local retailer or online. So we created brand scores for electric and gas dryers to help you find the exact model you need from a manufacturer that consistently produces high-performing, reliable dryers.
“According to our ratings, a great dryer brand typically has a group of high-performing, energy-efficient machines with a variety of prices and features—like an effective moisture sensor—that consumers can rely on for a decade or more without a lot of repair issues,” says Rich Handel, CR’s lead test engineer and laundry expert.
- How to Use CR's Dryer Brand Scores
- Best Dryer Brands: Electric Dryers Gas Dryers
How to Use CR's Dryer Brand Scores
As you shop for a new dryer, check CR’s ratings to see how the model you’re considering performed in our lab. If that specific model isn’t listed in our ratings, look for a similar washer from the same brand that may have a slightly different design.
Manufacturers sell models with different finishes or features added in or stripped out. If you don’t think you’ll need a feature, don’t overpay for a dryer that has it. Seriously consider if you’ll actually use features like a dewrinkling steam option or a drying rack. “Drying performance is more important than smart features that brands tend to promote more,” says Allie Chilicki, CR’s market analyst for dryers.
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