What is a tumble dryer with steam function?
Home appliances are offering more and more new features and options to make people’s lives as easy as possible. This includes the steam function in clothes dryers. Steam dryers are perfect for people who don’t like ironing as well as for large households where ironing is simply too time-consuming. The steam function prevents and eliminates creases in your laundry by spraying a light mist of water over the clothes at the end of the programme. The high temperature inside the dryer converts this into steam. The steam, of course, dissipates completely at the end of the drying cycle, leaving your clothes wrinkle-free and closet-dry. Each brand has its own way of doing it. However, nearly all steam dryers extend the time between cycles so that your laundry is not left crammed in the dryer – as this can lead to wrinkles. In some tumble dryers, the steam function is also known as the ‘anti-crumple phase’. Some brands offer steam dryers, including Asko, Bosch, Haier, Miele and Siemens.
Best Steam Dryer of 2024
Do you think you would benefit from a steam dryer? If you don’t like ironing or have a large family, using steam to dry your laundry can be a huge time saver. The range of steam dryers on offer seems to be growing all the time, so it can be hard to choose. Are you looking for a good tumble dryer with a steam function? Here are our top five current dryers! In making this selection, we’ve looked at various specifications such as the number of kilos (drum size), the different programs, the noise level, energy label and customer reviews. Each model is a heat pump dryer, which means they are energy efficient. Many of these models come with extra features like delayed start, a self-cleaning condenser and control via an app. Do you think you and your household will benefit from features like these? If so, choose a tumble dryer that has them.
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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 LG DLGX8101V front load matching gas drier will perfectly pair with your favorite LG washing machine. The massive 9.0 cu. ft. maximum load capacity will allow you to dry even more loads in even less time. Weighing only 161 lbs., and measuring 32.1 inches deep, 40.8 inches high and 29 inches wide, stack it on top of your matching LG washer to save space. Because the square glass door is reversible, you have even more flexibility in placement. Venting options are 3-way including the back, left side and right side. The NeveRust stainless steel drum is low maintenance, won’t rust or chip nor snag your clothes.
Featuring 14 dry cycles, you have a plethora of choice including delicates, cotton, heavy duty and even special cycles like SteamFresh™, SteamSanitary™, Anti-Bacterial and more. With the SteamFresh™ cycle, refresh clothes and reduce wrinkles in just 20 minutes, so your outfit will be ready in no time without the need for ironing. The SteamSanitary cycle uses the highest temperature provided by steam to help get rid of germs and bacteria while still being gentle on all kinds of fabric. The LG SpotClean cycle enhances the performance of stain removal treatments by harnessing the power of steam to gently loosen soil and penetrate fabrics. The LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation lets you enjoy a quiet time while the drier runs. Get an alert whenever it’s time to clean the ducts with FlowSense, to ensure that your machine runs at its tip top shape. Smart features like the SmartDiagnosis ™ helps diagnose and solvce problems quickly with the LG SmartThinQ app, saving you a call to the customer care service. This drier also has standard features like interior lighting to help you with loading and unloading, child lock, end-of-cycle signal, status indicator and others.
The LG DLGX8101V comes with a power cord.
Your search for the perfect drier is done with the GE GFD65GSPNSN front load drier. This front load matching gas drier handles up to 7.8 cu. ft. of laundry in one go, so you can do more in less loads. Stack your matching GE washing machine on top or put it on an optional pedestal (model # GFP1528PNSN), it’s up to you. Weighing just 137 lbs., and measuring 32 inches deep, 39.75 inches high and 28 inches wide, it will fit in most laundry closets and the smallest laundry spaces. The reversible glass door lets you see inside so you can see the drying action. Up to 90 feet of venting capability and 4-way venting, so you can place it anywhere.
This machine is packed with amazing GE features. Choose from 12 different dry cycles to give each load the right kind of dry it needs. The 12 dry cycles include SteamRefresh which will have your favorite outfit refreshed and free of creases in no time. SteamDewrinkle does the same with any load size. The Wrinkle Care option lets you skip ironing by drying fabrics without heat to reduce creasing. Protect your family with the Sanitize Cycle which helps in sterilizing fabrics by using high temperature levels. This smart-home enabled machine has built in Wi-Fi so you can start, pause and stop every cycle with your smart device anywhere you are. Get notified when your load is at the ideal moisture level for ironing or final air drying with Damp Alert. The Vent Sensor alerts you when it detects blockage and restricting in your vent. Quiet-By-Design so you won’t even know the laundry is running from the next room. With five heat selections and five dryness levels, you have full control of how you want your laundry done. Enjoy this plethora of features and others with this amazing washer.
The GE GFD65GSPNSN comes with hoses.
The Electrolux EFME627UTT comes in an attractive design and is packed with must-have features. This vented electric drier has a massive maximum capacity of 8.0 cu. ft., so it can take on piles and piles of laundry in less cycles. Stack it on top of your favorite Electrolux washer or put it on top of a pedestal to add height (model number EPWD257UTT). It weighs just 130 lbs., and measures 31.5 inches deep, 38 inches high and 27 inches wide, the perfect size for closets and smaller laundry spaces. It features a reversible round door that lets you look inside to watch the drying action. With Luxury-Design® Lighting, loading and unloading clothes is easier because you can see the inside of the drier clearly. Your guests will never know you are doing the laundry with the Luxury-Quiet™ Sound System.
Packed with so many wonderful features! Equipped with 9 unique dry cycles for every kind of fabric and load. Handle anything from delicates to heavy duty in ease. The Instant Refresh Cycle removes wrinkles and quickly refreshes fabrics with steam in 10 minutes. Know when the cycle will end in 90 seconds with Predictive Dry™, so you don’t have to keep checking if the cycle is done and you can get it out in time before creases and wrinkles set. Special sensors monitor the temperature and dampness level during the cycle to prevent over drying or under drying with the LuxCare® Dry System. With Perfect Steam™, the steam comes from the bottom up to release wrinkles and reduce static to keep your clothes looking great. The Extended Tumble Option helps in keeping your clothes wrinkle free by continuing to tumble even after the cycle ends without using heat. Keep lint off your clothes every time, all the time, no matter when you clean your filter with LuxCare® Lint Shield.
The Electrolux EFME627UTT do not come with additional accessories.
With a massive capacity of 8.0 cu. ft., the Electrolux ELFE7637AW front load matching electric drier lets you spend less time on laundry and more time on things you love. Weighing only 139 lbs., and measuring 31.5 inches deep, 38 inches high and 27 inches wide, this vented drier will fit perfectly in smaller laundry rooms and closets. Stack it on your Electrolux washer to save even more space or put it on top of matching pedestal model number EPWD257UTT (sold separately). It has a four-way venting option to give you even more flexibility in placement. The reversible glass window lets you look at the drying action and With Luxury-Design® Lighting, loading and unloading clothes is easier because you can see the inside of the drier clearly.
Choose from any of the 11 dry cycles to handle every job you throw at it. Get garments ready in 15 minutes with Fast Dry. The Extended Tumble Option helps in keeping your clothes wrinkle free by continuing to tumble even after the cycle ends without using heat. Air Dry handles clothes with low heat to protect your most delicate garments. With 5 temperature options so you can give every load the right kind of dry. The Balanced Dry Technology prevents temperature spikes to keep fabrics cooler throughout the dry cycle. Special sensors monitor the temperature and dampness level during the cycle to prevent over drying or under drying with the LuxCare® Dry System. Know when the cycle will end in 90 seconds with Predictive Dry™, so you don’t have to keep checking if the cycle is done and you can get it out in time before creases and wrinkles set. With Perfect Steam™, the steam comes from the bottom up to release wrinkles and reduce static to keep your clothes looking great.
The Electrolux ELFE7637AW does not come with additional accessories.