That prevents overdrying, which is tough on fabric and wastes energy and money. CR buys and tests electric dryers—the more widely sold type—as well as gas and compact dryers. Our dryer ratings include ...

These electric, gas, and compact models from Consumer Reports' tests will dry your laundry quickly and efficiently When choosing a dryer, you’ll want to prioritize models with sufficient drying ...

The front-load washers in this section, which come from LG, pair with gas dryers instead of electric dryers. Gas dryers perform similarly to electric dryers, though they’re $50 to $150 more ...