Clothes dryers are among the truly convenient appliances of modern life and, where the space and utilities are available for operating one, a dryer is the natural companion to an automatic washing machine. It’s hard to beat lifting a soggy load of clothes out of the washer, dropping it in a dryer, and tumbling it dry in less than an hour.  This really beats having to rely upon clothespins, a clothesline, and dry weather—though the latter is a pretty good way to reduce your energy usage if you have the time and inclination.

In this section, you will find unbiased reports for making smart clothes dryer buying decisions, do-it-yourself help for installing a clothes dryer, and problem-solving tips for making repairs to dryers that are not working properly.