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Dryers that use steam efficiently remove wrinkles and static from clothes, and a good moisture sensor adjusts the cycle length so the appliance isn’t running for longer than necessary. Wi-Fi and app connectivity, which is becoming more common on washers and dryers, allow you to start and ...
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Older clothes dryers used to rely on temperature or thermostats to do this, but the addition of a moisture sensor has made the process a good deal more precise. When the cycle stops as soon as your clothes are dry, you'll find that it saves energy, makes ironing easier, and gives your...
Traditional dryers estimate the correct drying time based on the temperature of the air in the drum. Sometimes their estimates are a bit off, leaving clothes still damp or shrunk and sizzling. New models have fixed this problem with sensors in the drum that detect moisture levels in the ...
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Monitor and remotely control the appliance using the LG ThinQ app, and let the advanced AI to automatically set washer and dryer settings based on each load. There's also a TurboSteam cycle for sanitizing clothes and an Allergiene cycle that'll remove common allergens from fabrics. The AI...
Clothes dryers aren't as flashy as their washer counterparts. Still, the task they do is just as vital to living comfortably at home. And dryers aren't the basic, bulky yet cramped machines they used to be. Today's dryer models are more roomy, energy-efficient, and dare we say ...
These machines function as both washers and dryers, meaning you can wash and dry clothes in the same drum. While the design makes sense, we've found that these hybrid machines generally struggle in performance; they take much longer than a standalone dryer. Power and water connections All ...