You guessed it: Just like dishwashers and washing machines, the best time to buy a dryer could be during September and October, says Hallam. That's when older-model dryers typically get marked down as new ones arrive in stores.
The best times to buy a washer and dryer are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Maytag Month, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Amazon Prime Day, last week of April, last week of August, and all of March.
Dryers, like washing machines, are best purchased during the months of January, September, and October. Our data shows that during those months manufacturers tend to roll out their new machines, which in turn causes retailers to discount their current inventory.
Whirlpool and Maytag are both trusted manufacturers that have high-quality washers and dryers. CNET ranked Whirlpool as the top most reliable manufacturer for washers and dryers. However, the individual customer reviews rank Maytag higher than Whirlpool. Still, both brands experience occasional manufacturing defects.
LG has consistently emerged as the best washer brand, often vying for the top spot with Speed Queen in Consumer Reports. This reputation cements LG's status as one of the best brand washers. A key factor in LG's popularity is its impressively low repair rates, making it a reliable choice in the appliance market.
Dryers generally cost between $800 and $1,200, with factors like dryer size, dryer depth, and dryer capacity influencing the price.
The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization. They offer support that may include free refrigerators, washers, and dryers to people across America. Their goal is to help low-income families get appliances and reduce utility bills. You need to contact them and apply for a free appliance voucher.
Clothes dryers typically last for about 10 to 13 years.
Every year the brand runs its May is Maytag Month promotion, where consumers can purchase select Maytag appliances and receive a rebate by mail.
Most efficient dryer: LG WKHC252H*A
It's expected to use just 266 kWhs of electricity annually and has a drum size of 7.8 cubic feet. Like most of the high-efficiency options out there, it's a heat pump dryer.
What are the best holidays to shop for home appliances? In addition to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the best holiday sales are Presidents' Day and Independence Day.
Labor Day is the best time of the year to buy appliances for the laundry room for buyers who are ready to upgrade their washer and dryer but don't want to wait until the hectic Black Friday sales (or simply want to avoid it).
A dryer typically lasts about 12-13 years; however, some dryer manufacturers boast up to a 25-year lifespan. It's important to remember, though, that clothes dryer life expectancy goes hand in hand with how often the dryer is used and how well you maintain the appliance.
Vented dryers — These are the simplest and cheapest types of dryers. While they are cheaper to buy, they are expensive to run, and so best suited to people who only use dryers for emergencies.
Appliance haul away refers to the removal and disposal of old appliances. Haul away is an additional cost during an appliance purchase. For Pros, haul away is free with product purchase only.
Samsung compact dryers lead in our ratings, but Miele is not far behind.
If you can't avoid using your dryer all year round, opt for one with a high energy efficiency score or a heat pump condenser dryer. They cost more to buy but are cheaper to run so they can save you money in the long run. The more you use your dryer, the better an option this becomes.
For a family of four, a washer with a capacity of around 4.0 cubic feet and a dryer with a capacity of about 7.0 cubic feet should be sufficient to handle the weekly laundry load effectively while being mindful of energy use.
Since 2006, Whirlpool has owned Maytag, but they are independent appliance manufacturers.
Compared to a top load impeller washer, front load washers are still 25% more energy and water efficient. Furthermore, front load washers help save on drying time and energy by spinning clothes much faster than top load washers to extract more water out of clothes.