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- Best electric dryer LG DLEX5101W *Est. $1000
- Best gas dryer LG DLGX5102W *Est. $1100
- Best budget electric dryer Samsung DV210AEW/XAA *Est. $625
- Best budget gas dryer Samsung DV210AGW/XAA *Est. $700
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- Fast, efficient drying
- Large capacity
- Quiet
- Easy to use
- Useful features
- Moisture sensor not always accurate
The LG DLE2101W is an electric dryer with a generous 7.3-cubic-foot capacity, seven drying programs, five temperature levels and an electronic control panel. It includes a variety of useful features, such as an interior drum light, a reversible door (which allows the dryer to be installed on either side of the washer) and a moisture sensor. Experts highly recommend this feature, which saves energy and reduces wear and tear on clothing.
Owners find this dryer efficient, quiet and easy to use. They also appreciate its large capacity. We found only one significant complaint about the LG DLE2101W: The moisture sensor sometimes shuts the dryer off while clothes are still damp, requiring the user to add extra time to get the laundry fully dry. This dryer and its gas equivalent, the LG DLG2102W (*Est. $825), come with a one-year warranty. If you have more money to spend and want additional features, including steam cycles, you might prefer the LG SteamDryer DLEX2501 (*Est. $900). On the other hand, if your budget is tight, a good basic dryer is the Maytag Centennial MEDC400VW (Discontinued).
The LG DLE2101W has not been reviewed by professional sources such as ConsumerReports.org. However, it gets good reviews from users at AJMadison.com, HomeDepot.com and Sears.com. We also found useful information about the LG brand as a whole in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Laundry Appliances Study.
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Roughly 85 owners have reviewed the LG DLE2101W at HomeDepot.com, but many of the reviews are pulled from the LG manufacturer website. Owners give the dryer a nearly perfect average score of 4.9 stars out of 5, saying it is efficient and quiet, with plenty of capacity.
Review: LG Electronics 7.3 Cu. Ft. Extra-Large Capacity Electric Dryer, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
The LG DLE2101W gets about 45 reviews at this retail site, with ratings averaging 4.8 stars out of a possible 5. Reviewers say the dryer is fast and efficient, as well as quiet and easy to use. However, many of these reviews are pulled from the LG manufacturer website.
Review: LG DLE2101W, Contributors to AJMadison.com
The LG DLE2101W gets an average rating of 4.5 stars from about 40 users at Sears.com. Users like the dryer's capacity and features, and they find it efficient and easy to use. However, some of the reviews appear to be intended for the matching washer.
Review: LG Electronics 7.3 Cu. Ft. Extra-Large Capacity Electric Dryer, Contributors to Sears.com
In J.D. Power and Associates' latest survey on laundry appliances, LG comes in second for overall satisfaction among dryer brands, with only Samsung scoring higher. More than eight out of 10 owners say they are happy with their new LG dryers.
Review: J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Among Owners of New Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, Awareness and Purchase of Energy Star Certified Appliances Increases Notably, Editors of J.D. Power and Associates, Aug. 4, 2010
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