What size load of washing will you be putting into your dryer for each drying cycle?
Is it a good idea to match the capacity of your dryer to your washer? Some people mistakenly think they should always put their laundry in the same size machine, but this is not true. Most people only wash around 6-8 pounds of clothes at once and need one that can handle washing loads up to 12 pounds or more if possible.
To figure out how to size your dryer, as you gather your laundry, take a moment to hop on the scales and see how much washing really needs doing.
If you only want a small dryer, your pick is limited to the vented or portable variety. The more efficient heat pump varieties are generally all 15-pound capacity or greater.
How Do You Determine Clothes Dryer Weight Capacity?
The dryer capacity is determined by the weight of the clothes while dry.
So, if your clothes dryer is rated for 15 pounds, it is rated on the DRY weight – or 15 pounds of dry clothes. When you pull them out of the washer, they will be wet and weigh more than 15 pounds – but the 15-pound capacity dryer can handle the load.
One of the biggest mistakes people make is buying clothes dryers that are too large for the application. This costs more money for the unit, and the unit itself will cost more to run. Taking these simple steps to size the weight of your load will go a long way to helping you size your dryer properly and save you money and energy as well.
