When it comes to picking a dryer, more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better. In fact, some of the best dryers we test are also among the least expensive. CR’s clothes dryer ratings of over 190 ...

These electric, gas, and compact models from Consumer Reports' tests will dry your laundry quickly and efficiently When choosing a dryer, you’ll want to prioritize models with sufficient drying ...

Have you ever raced against the clock—squeezing in a load of laundry before work, a job interview, or Happy Hour? Then you open the dryer door to discover your clothes are still wet—a real tumbler ...

While heated airers typically need six to 10 hours to fully dry a load, tumble dryers finish the job in one to two hours. In other words, the total cost per load usually falls between 40p and £1 for a ...

High heat = heavy-duty drying. Use the “Regular” or “Heavy Duty” setting for sturdy items like towels and jeans. Medium heat = wrinkle-fighting. “Permanent Press” settings apply medium heat with a ...

When you're shopping for a new clothes dryer you'll finally see the Energy Star logo on some dryers. Washing machines have long carried the Energy Star but for years dryers used about the same amount ...

The Biden administration finalized energy efficiency regulations targeting residential clothes washers and dryers in an effort to curb carbon emissions, as part of its broad climate agenda. The ...

A heat map showing the distribution and concentration of fibers from the test blanket in 14 plots that were sampled. The bigger and darker the circle, the more fibers were found at the test location.

Dryer fires tend to rise during the winter months as thicker clothing and blankets are washed and dried more frequently. Fire prevention starts with one simple habit: clean your lint screen every time ...

Dry your clothes much quicker this winter by using one common household item with your heated rack. It doesn't just speed up ...