Buy a cheap clothes dryer
Dryers come at very different prices. You can buy a dryer for as little as 250 euros, but some people will pay 2000 euros for it. There are several reasons why people choose a more expensive dryer. Some people are very attached to certain brands. And for a bigger brand, you often pay more. Research by the Dutch Consumers’ Association shows that users of a Miele tumble dryer are the most satisfied with their purchase. Miele tumble dryers perform well and they do a lot to improve user-friendliness. On the other hand, Miele is the most expensive brand for clothes dryers. Other brands that score high according to the Consumers’ Association are Bosch, Siemens and AEG.
But of course, the brand and price range are no guarantee of a good appliance. The brand and the price may be an indication of good design and good materials, but it is not a guarantee. And it certainly doesn’t mean that cheaper clothes dryers are necessarily bad. Indesit and Zanussi tumble dryers are also very satisfied with their value for money.
Best cheap tumble dryer of 2023
Want to buy a cheap tumble dryer, but need it to be of quality? In the following list you will find our top 5 cheap dryers. When making this selection, we compared numerous cheap tumble dryers based on factors such as their fill weight (drum capacity), energy label, noise level and customer reviews. These are the best value-for-money tumble dryers of 2023!
Pair the GE GTD72GBSNWS top load matching
gas dryer with your favorite GE washer, available in two finishes: Diamond Gray or White. This dryer comes with a total maximum capacity of 7.4 cu. ft., enough to handle up to 15 towels in one drying cycle. Enjoy the large capacity in a reasonable size. This dryer weighs only 118 lbs., and measures 30.5 inches deep, 46 inches high and 27 inches wide. The reversible glass door gives you the opportunity to place it in many different room configurations, and the interior light helps you look for specific articles of clothing when the cycle is done. Enjoy the flexibility of placing your dryer anywhere with up to 120 ft. venting, designed for optimal airflow, wherever you choose to place it.
With 12 different dry cycles, you can choose the right kind of drying for different kind of fabrics, from delicates to bulky/comforter, to mixed loads. The Sanitize Cycle reduced up to 99.8% of common household bacteria so you can keep your loved ones safe. Avoid repeatedly having to set up your dryer with the My Cycle Settings which lets you save your personal preprogrammed settings for future use.
The GE GTD72GBSNWS comes with Sensor Dry which helps prevent over drying of fabrics thanks to the innovative dual thermistor technology which monitors temperature and moisture in the dryer continually. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. With Quick Dry, you can dry a full load in less time so your clothes will be ready in no time. This dryer lets you choose from four different drying levels and four different temperature options. Heat up your clothes and release set wrinkles with the Warm Up feature. Never forget when it’s time to clean the vent with the Check Vent Alert, so you can keep your dryer functioning at its best.
The GE GTD72GBSNWS does not come with accessories.
The GE GFD55GSSNWW is a front load matching gas dryer with a large maximum load capacity of 7.8 cu. ft. Use the optional stacking kit model GFA28KITN and pair it with the perfect GE washer. Weighing only 135 lbs., and with True32 Closet depth at 32 inches deep, 39.75 inches high and 28 inches wide, you can place this machine in the tightest laundry spaces. Have even more flexibility in placement because it has a reversible glass door that you can see through. The LED interior light lets you see even more clearly so you can find every little article of clothing. The vent can be extended up to 90 ft. long and you get 4-way exhaust options: rear, right, left and bottom for even more installation flexibility.
With 10 different dryer cycles, you can choose the right type of care for your every laundry need from delicates to bulky/bedding. This dryer is smart home enabled with Built-in Wi-Fi so you can control and monitor your laundry with any smart device. When in a hurry, you can finish small loads in 23 minutes or less with Quick Dry. Protect your family with the Sanitize Cycle which helps in sterilizing fabrics by using high temperature levels. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. Get notified when your load is at the ideal moisture level for ironing or final air drying with Damp Alert. Sensor Dry helps prevent over drying of fabrics thanks to the innovative dual thermistor technology which monitors temperature and moisture in the dryer continually. The Vent Sensor alerts you when it detects blockage and restricting in your vent. Enjoy 5 different temperature options, four separate dryness levels, timed dry and other
GE dryer features like My Settings, delay dry and much, much more.
The GE GFD55GSSNWW does not come with accessories.
The GE GFD85GSPNRS is a great looking, front-load matching gas dryer available in Sapphire Blue or White. The massive total load capacity is at 7.8 cu. ft., allowing you to comfortably dry bulky items like beddings and comforters. Place it in the tightest of spots because it is not only stackable, but also features a true closet depth at 32 inches deep, 39.75 inches high and 28 inches wide. Enjoy even more flexibility in placement with its see-through reversible glass door and 4-way exhaust options with 90 ft. of venting length. See the inside of your drier more easily with its LED interior light. The stainless-steel drum is not only durable but resists rust and prevents clothes from snagging.
Because you have 12 different dryer cycles available to choose from, you can choose the right type of drying for different fabrics. Enjoy the benefits of steam with PowerSteam. Remove wrinkles and static, refresh small loads and keep clothes looking fresh. This dryer is smart home enabled with Built-in Wi-Fi so you can control and monitor your laundry with any smart device. With Washer Link, choose the perfect settings in combination with your GE Washer in one go. Protect your family with the Sanitize Cycle which helps in sterilizing fabrics by using high temperature levels. When in a hurry, you can finish small loads in 23 minutes or less with Quick Dry. Reduce cling static on fabrics at the end of the cycle as a gentle mist spray near the end of the cycle. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. Get notified when your load is at the ideal moisture level for ironing or final air drying with Damp Alert. Standard features include end-of-cycle signal, adjustable legs, control lock, delay start, lint filter, and much more.
The GE GFD85GSPNRS comes with hoses and a power cord.
The reliable, top load matching drier that you’ve been looking for is the GE GTD42GASJWW gas drier. Get all the benefits of the perfect drier without the bells and whistles that just drive the cost up. The large maximum capacity of 7.2 cu. ft. is enough to handle even the bulkiest of your laundry, like bedding or comforters. It weighs a measly 107 lbs., and measures 29.5 inches deep, 44 inches high, and 27 inches wide, so you have the option to place it in even the tightest laundry spaces. The steel door is reversible to allow you even more flexibility in positioning. Add the 120 ft. of venting capability, and 3 exhaust options (rear, left or bottom) to give you even more freedom. The aluminized alloy drum is low maintenance and resists rusting, chipping and catching your clothes. See the inside of your drier clearly and find small articles of clothing quickly because this drier also has interior lighting. Cased in a classic white color to fit any laundry space.
Forget about the dozens and dozens of wash cycles that just overcomplicate things, all you need is four: Casuals, Delicates, Cottons, and Easy Care. Auto Dry monitors the air temperature in the drier during every cycle to set the optimal drying time. The Wrinkle Care extended tumble reduces wrinkling and creasing by continuing to tumble at the end of the cycle with no heat, preventing wrinkles from setting in. Provide the right temperature for dryer any fabric type with 4 heat selections. Be sure to take out your laundry in time to stop wrinkles with the end-of-cycle signal. The lint filter is positioned in the front so you can easy remove and clean it. The GE GTD42GASJWW is affordable, dependable and does precisely everything you need a trusty drier to do.
The GE GTD42GASJWW does not come with accessories.
If you’re tired of all the extra functions manufacturers throw into dryers just to drive the pricing up, the Maytag MGDC465HW may be the right one for you. Encased in a classic white color, it will look great in any laundry room. This machine is top load matching and runs on gas. It features an impressively large capacity of 7.0 cu. ft., so you can dry even the largest of your loads in the comfort of your home. It weighs only 113 lbs., and measures 28.25 inches deep, 43 inches high and 29 inches wide so it will fit in smaller laundry spaces comfortably. The square metal door is reversible to give you even more flexibility in placement. The exhaust vent is located at the rear. Maytag® Commercial Technology features high-performance parts, including a durable, heavy-duty motor and a 5-rib belt built to last. The heavy-duty motor has the power to handle even your largest loads for years to come. Find smaller articles of clothing more easily with the Built-in interior lighting.
Featuring 12 drying cycles, take on delicates, jeans, and heavy-duty items like beddings comfortably. The wrinkle control cycle controls creases and wrinkles by continuing tumbling your clothes at the end of the cycle with no heat. Four separate temperature options are available for you to choose from so you can dry your clothes the way you want. The IntelliDry® sensor monitors the temperature and moisture level from inside your dryer to make sure that every load is evenly dried. These two sensors stop the cycle when the ideal temperature and moisture level is reached to help prevent over and under drying.
Proudly designed, engineered and assembled in Marion, Ohio, an American pride. The Maytag MGDC465HW gas dryer may be simple, but it gets the job done. This dryer does not come with accessories.
More features and better specifications
In general, a cheap tumble dryer will have fewer options and features. But of course, you can ask yourself if you need all that ‘fuss’. Dryers today offer several extra features to make washing and drying easier for you and the rest of your household. For example, with a shorter drying time, more drying programmes, a self-cleaning condenser or control via an app. Think you can benefit from this too? Then it might be worthwhile to set aside some extra budget. But if all that matters to you is that your dryer gets your laundry dry, then go for a simple, inexpensive dryer. This is mainly due to the type of clothes dryer, but also to the energy label. There are three types of dryers, and we will explain the differences between them:
- Airflow Dryers are often the most economical to buy, but they consume the most energy. So they are cheap at the time of purchase, but they are not a good choice for your energy bill or the environment. That’s why airflow dryers are not as popular as they used to be. Another good thing about the air-flow dryer is that it can only discharge its humid air through a window or a hole in the wall.
- The energy consumption of the condensation dryer is lower, but it is slightly more expensive to buy. Condenser dryers drain moisture into a condensate pan (a tank that you must empty manually), or you can choose to connect your condenser dryer to the water outlet.
- The heat pump dryer is the most energy efficient of the three. It will be more expensive to buy, but because it is so economical, you can still save money with it. A heat pump dryer in energy class A+++ can save up to 75,- per year on your energy bill. You can also connect your heat pump dryer to the water outlet, as well as use a condensation tray.
- More about the energy class. This is also known as an energy label and determines how efficiently a dryer dries your laundry. A heat pump dryer with energy class A+++ will generally be more expensive to buy than, say, an air vent or condenser dryer with energy class B, but it will save you money in use. Of course, that’s a choice you have to make yourself.
What to look out for when buying a cheap tumble dryer?
A tumble dryer has an average lifespan of around 2500 drying cycles, so it is important that you buy one that suits you and your household. However, since you don’t have to buy a new dryer very often, you may forget what you need to consider. The following tips explain exactly what to look out for when buying a cheap tumble dryer.
Type of tumble dryer
We previously explained the difference between the different types of tumble dryers: airflow dryer, condenser dryer and heat pump dryer. Airflow dryers are the cheapest of these and use the most energy. Heat pump dryers are the most expensive, but also the most energy efficient. For that reason, heat pump dryers are often the cheapest to run, and the most economical in the long run. There are also heat pump dryers in energy class B and condenser dryers with energy label A+++. To keep your energy costs down, choose an energy-efficient dryer.
Condensation drain
The moisture that your dryer extracts from your laundry naturally has to go somewhere. Dryers have 3 ways of getting rid of the water. Air extraction dryers drain the moisture via a hose to the outside, through a window or a hole in the wall. With both the heat pump dryer and the condenser dryer, you have a choice. Almost all of them have a hose that can be connected to the water drainage system, but they also have a condensation tank. This is a tank that needs to be emptied regularly. Choose this option if you do not have a water drain near your dryer.
Fill Weight
The fill weight indicates the capacity of the dryer. In other words, how many pounds of laundry will fit in the drum. We recommend that you buy a tumble dryer with a fill weight at least as large as your washing machine. That way, you can always be sure that it will hold all your wet laundry. Still unsure about the right load? We recommend the following for a 1 or 2 person household: 6 or 7 kg. For a 3 or 4 person household, 8kg. And for a household with 5 or more people, 9 kg or more.
