Like new cars, new clothes dryers can come with a bewildering array of features. Ideally, these characteristics aren’t just bells and whistles but allow the appliance to be more efficient, which should result in lower energy bills. In a world where so many people are busy, this appliance should also save you time. Here are some of the best attributes to look for when buying a new clothes dryer.
Drying Rack
It may surprise some people to know that they can put a drying rack in a modern clothes dryer. These racks are just the thing for items that shouldn’t be knocked about in a drum such as shoes with rubber soles or cuddly toys. A dryer that can accommodate a drying rack comes with an actual drying rack cycle.
Extended Tumble
Leaving clothes to sit in a dryer after they’re dry leads to wrinkling, and a dryer that comes with an extended tumble feature prevents this. Laundromats often let their dryers tumble for about 10 minutes after the drying cycle is officially over, but a home dryer can tumble the clothes, every now and then, for hours while you’re busy doing something else.
A Setting That Can Gauge Dampness
Modern dryers can also come with a setting that can actually gauge the dampness of the laundry. This allows the appliance to operate until the clothes are completely dry but no longer than that. This saves you money, saves the dryer wear and tear, and keeps the laundry from getting over-dried. Over-drying clothes stresses them, and they’re not only at risk for wrinkles and fading but for not lasting as long as they should.
A Feature That Lets You Know When Your Laundry’s Ready
Again, commercial dryers often give off a beep when the cycle’s over, but home dryers have been slow to adopt this feature. Now, new dryers beep when it’s time to take your laundry out. The beep’s volume can be adjusted or turned off altogether, but at least you’ll have a way to know exactly when the drying cycle is over.
A Wi-Fi Benefit
Like just about every other needful thing you own, your brand-new clothes dryer can now be connected to your device. Wi-fi allows you to remotely set your dryer, lets you keep an eye on what it’s doing, and alerts you when the cycle’s over.
Buying a new, state-of-the-art clothes dryer doesn’t need to be confounding. The best features save both time and money, and soon you’ll wonder how you got on without them. For more information about your new dryer, call our appliance professionals at Signature Appliance of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
