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If you’re looking at getting a new dryer in the coming year but aren’t sure yet what you want to spend, we’ve got you covered. This week we’re digging through three different price ranges to find the best gas dryers available for purchase and what each will get you.
Some of the benefits of a gas dryer versus an electric are cost and drying speed. Over time a gas dryer is going to cost you less money when compared to an electric dryer. It will also dry faster because the heat is spread more consistently throughout the drum.
Lowest Price Range But Still Solid.
If you’re in need of a dryer fast and now, this is the category for you. Maybe your old one broke down, and you need something to work while you’re researching what you really want. Or perhaps you’re looking to replace one in a property you own. These dryers are, as of writing, all priced between 500 to 750 dollars.
Whirlpool WGD7500GW -Top Loading Gas Dryer Price: $672
Features:
Moisture Sensor
Electric Controls
Signal for end of cycle (and the ability to turn it off if it annoys you.)
Drum Light
Santize cycle
Features It’s Lacking
Stainless Steel Drum
Customizable Programs
Steam Option
WiFi Connectivity
It’s not stackable
Kenmore 78132 - Side Loading Gas Dryer Price: $700
Features:
Wrinkle Guard
Moisture Sensor
Capacitive Touch Controls
End of Cycle Signal
9 Different Dry Cycles
Features It’s Lacking
Stainless Steel Drum
Custom Programs
WiFi
Samsung DV40J3000GW Side Loading Gas Dryer Price: $675
Features
Moisture Sensor
8 Preset Dry Cycles
Lint Filter Indicator
Reversible Door
End of Cycle Signal
Features It’s Lacking
Stainless Steel Drum
Custom Programs
Steam Option
WiFi Connectivity
Our favorite out of these is actually the Samsung. One of the things so many of us forget is to empty out the lint filter, which is one of the most common causes of fires in dryers, and within the home in general. Although it doesn’t have all of the features of the other dryers we will be showing you, it is a workhorse that is well rated by those who have purchased it in the past.
Mid-Range Pricing With More Bells
These three sit in the middle of the curve. On one hand, you’re still not spending a huge amount of money, but on the other hand, they come with many of the features that the top tier dryers also have. These three are all between 1000-1100 as of the time of writing.
LG DLGX3701W Side Loading Gas Dryer Price $1100
Features
Ultra Large Capacity
WiFi accessible with ThinQ
Steam Option
Moisture Sensor
Wrinkle Care
Duct Clog Indicator
Aluminized Alloy Steel Drum
Smart Diagnosis
“EasyIron™ Option lightly moistens clothes to make ironing easier and more efficient”
Custom Programs
Features It’s Lacking
Stainless Steel Drum
Kenmore Elite 71552 Dual Opening Price: $1000
Features
Moisture sensor
Electronic controls
Steam option
Stainless-steel drum
On/off end of cycle signal
Drum light
End-of-cycle signal
Reversible Door
Samsung DV42H5000GW Reversible Side Loading Gas Dryer Price: $1000
Features
Reversible Door
Wrinkle Guard
Drum Light
App Based Diagnostic
Child Lock
Internal Dryer Rack
Moisture Sensor
LED Display
Features It’s Lacking
Stainless Steel Drum
Steam Option
WiFi
Out of the mid-tier set, our favorite is the LG. This one not only has custom programs so you can save your preferred settings, but it also has a setting dedicated to making ironing easier. It also has a duct sensor to let you know when your vent is clogged, which is a wonderful safety feature as far as we’re concerned. To top it all it has a smart diagnostic app, which means that you’ll have an easier time of pinpointing what’s wrong and whether you need to call in a professional or if you can fix it yourself.
All Of The Bells and Whistles With The Price To Match
Last but not least, we have the newest and shiniest set of dryers. Not only do these have the best reviews for gas dryers currently, but they also have the most bells and whistles. These range from 1200 and up as of writing.
LG DLGX9001V Side Loading Gas Dryer Price: $1895
Features
Moisture Sensor
Electronic Controls
Steam Option
Stainless Steel Drum
End of Cycle Signal (with the ability to turn it off if that annoys you.)
Drum Light
Custom Programs
Duct Blockage Indicator
14 Different Cycle Options
WiFi Capable
LoDecibel Quiet Operation
Features It’s Lacking
Internal Drying Rack
Maytag MGDB955FW Side Loading Gas Dryer Price: $ 1295
Features
PowerDry Cycle
Moisture Sensor
Extra Interior Fin
Steam Cycle
Sanitize Cycle
Magnetic Door Latch
Stainless Steel Drum
Internal Drying Rack
Custom Programs
End of cycle Signal
Duct Blockage Indicator
Features It’s Lacking
WiFi connectivity
Kenmore Elite 71632 Top Loading Gas Dryer Price: $1250
Features
Moisture Sensor
Electronic Controls
Steam Option
Stainless Steel Drum
End of Cycle Signal (with the ability to turn it off if that annoys you.)
Drum Light
Internal Drying Rack
Custom Programs
Duct Blockage Indicator
Features It’s Lacking
WiFi Connectivity
Once again, we have to give this round to the LG. Although the price tag is nothing to sneeze at, it has the features that we expect to see. Not only is it the only one on the list that is WiFi capable, which makes your life easier, it is also engineered to be quiet.
Those are three sets of different gas dryers at three different price ranges. Which one do you think you’re going to go for? Do you have any that we missed? Let us know in the comments below or over on our Facebook page. We’d love to hear from you.
If you have an electric dryer and you want to stick with that, don’t worry. We’ll be covering the same topic for you soon enough.
If on the other hand you came here because you need someone to fix your current dryer, we are more than happy to help. We aim to be the best appliance repair service in McKinney and the surrounding areas and that means keeping your home running. Whatever appliance malfunction you’re dealing with, we won’t stop until we fix it or you tell us you’re done. You can reach out to us by calling us at ((214) 599-0055) or by making an appointment on our website.
A Note About Pricing
Pricing on our blog is for reference only and may be subject to change. Prices fluctuate as demand and sales occur. We make every attempt to provide accurate pricing at the time of publishing. Please call the stores linked in the article for the most accurate pricing when you do your own research or purchasing. .
Additional Reading:
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