While a washer and dryer can’t make your family create less laundry, they can turn two laundry room trips into one. A large-capacity dryer may be ideal if you reside in a large household, frequently wash bulky items, or want to consolidate smaller loads during the week into a single laundry day. Whatever your laundry needs, keep reading to learn more about your large-capacity dryer options.
What Defines a Large Capacity Dryer?
Although there is no official definition of large or extra-large capacity in a dryer, you may consider anything over 7.0 cubic feet bigger than standard (between 5.0 to 7.0 cu. Ft.). What is equivalent to 7.0 cubic feet of capacity? Suppose that a 7.0 cu. Ft. dryer typically fits about 9-15 full-sized bath towels for each load.
Are There Extra-Large Capacity Dryers?
Again, there are no official “extra-large” capacity dryers, but 8.0 to 9.0 cubic feet of space could be considered extra-large. For example, 8.8 cubic feet of capacity is typically enough to hold about 21 bath towels at once. Make sure to check the manufacturer’s recommendations because the exact capacity varies per model.
How Can a Large Capacity Dryer Help Your Family?
A large-capacity dryer can be convenient for you and your family in several ways:
- It allows you to wash large, bulky items such as king-sized comforters easily, so you don’t have to visit the laundromat or get them cleaned professionally.
- It lets you combine laundry loads. When two loads become one, you may spend less time doing laundry.
- Help minimize dry times. Large dryer capacities encourage better ventilation, helping laundry dry faster.
- A large-capacity dryer gives your family room to grow. You can be in peace knowing that you will have the room you need despite your family’s future plans.
