Samsung Dryer Ratings

J.D. Power and Associates

• In 2011, the esteemed marketing firm, J.D. Power and Associates, conducted a study of major brand name dryers. Based on a possible 1,000 points, Samsung dryers rated a score of 830 in terms of customer satisfaction. As a result, the company earned top honors for the fourth year in a row. Although the company does not rate individual dryers, the appliances as a whole netted perfect scores for ease of use, price, features, performance and reliability and styling and appearance.

Consumer Search

• The Consumer Search website named the Samsung DV210AEW/XAA as the "Best Budget Electric Dryer" in 2011. Hailed for its quiet operation, large capacity at 7.3 cubic feet and effective drying performance, the major appliance offers four temperature settings and seven drying cycles. The dryer also provides a one-year warranty. Cons include a lack of features like drying racks and steam settings. The website also deemed the Samsung DV210AGW/XAA as the "Best Budget Gas Dryer." The dryer offers features very similar to its electric equivalent, including quiet cycles and a large capacity, as well as four temperature and seven cycle settings. Added perks include an inexpensive listing price and overall low operating cost. The site claims that common complaints among customers include tangled clothes.

Good Housekeeping

• In a comparative study of various brand name washers and dryers, Good Housekeeping named the Samsung Steam Dryer Model #DV448 as a high-performing appliance. The renowned magazine credited the dryer as particularly effective for drying large loads. Equipped with a 7.4-cubic-foot drum, the steam dryer removes wrinkles consistently.

Top Ten Reviews

• The Samsung DV410AEW/XAA earned the 2011 Gold Award from the website Top Ten Reviews. The moderately priced dryer accommodates large loads and offers a steam drying option which can eliminate odors, wrinkles and sanitize your load -- in particular, delicate articles of clothing. The dryer also provides energy-saving features like moisture sensors which adjust cycles based on the amount of water remaining in a load.