What Are the Best 6.5-Cu.-Ft. Dryers?

Amana 6.5-Cubic-Foot Electric Dryer

• The Amana 6.5-cubic-foot Electric Dryer is a stylish appliance with seven cycles and three temperature settings. The dryer’s Wrinkle Prevent feature dries clothes without allowing wrinkles to set in. There is also an Automatic Dryness Control that regulates the temperature to prevent over-drying and an end-of-cycle signal to notify you when the drying cycle has ended. The sale price of this Amana dryer is $332.

Whirlpool Estate Dryer

• The 6.5-cubic-foot Whirlpool Estate Dryer has five drying cycles and three temperature settings. Although it does not have the bells and whistles of larger Whirlpool models, the appliance can dry clothes with or without heat. The dryer features both “cool down” and “damp dry” cycles, and has an extra-large lint screen. The 6.5-cubic-foot Whirlpool Estate dryer sells for $329.

Inglis 6.5-Cubic-Foot Five-Cycle Electric Dryer

• The Inglis 6.5-cubic-foot Five-Cycle Electric Dryer features three temperature settings in addition to its five drying cycles. The dryer has dials that are easy to read and operate, and a reversible hinge to offer variety for installing and operating the appliance. It also has an Auto Sense Dry system that regulates moisture levels in the dryer to ensure that clothing dries at the proper temperature. The five-cycle 6.5-cubic-foot Inglis dryer has a retail price of $350.

Roper 6.5-Cubic-Foot Electric Dryer

• The Roper 6.5-cubic-foot Electric Dryer has five drying cycles and three temperature settings. In addition to regular cycles, the Roper 6.5-cubic-foot Electric Dryer provides the option of either air drying or air fluff drying without heat. The machine's Quick Express cycle increases airflow to complete the drying process in a shorter time frame. The dryer also has a steam cycle to remove wrinkles and odors in 15 minutes. The Roper dryer is $349.