Whirlpool LDR3822HQ

Pros: Good size for apartments.

Cons: Drying time is longer since it uses 120 volt.

The Bottom Line: It is a handy compact dryer for those with limited space.

Review: This dryer is handy for apartment dwellers. You do not need to do any special installations; it plugs into any regular 120 volt wall outlets. But since it uses a regular outlet, the drying time for a load can be around 60 minutes or more.
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Pros: Sturdy, lightweight, works as well as could be expected.

Cons: Seriously overpriced, nearly has the market to itself.

The Bottom Line: If you have to have a portable, this is probably the best one.

Review: Unfortunately, this is not a competitive market. In the range of 120v portable dryers that you might find in town, it's this or the identical Kenmore. Fortunately, they're probably the best ones.

It's possible to order Haier and other foreign...

Pros: No special hookup requirements

Cons: Would prefer a front-access lint filter

The Bottom Line: Great value, no special installation, easy to use

Review: I live in an apartment and needed small, portable appliances to utilize because of degenerative arthritis and the inability to use outside laundry facilities.

This machine does a great job of drying clothes. It takes about an hour or a little...

Pros: small, needs no dedicated outlet, stackable, good for apartments

Cons: takes a while to dry

The Bottom Line: If you need a small dryer with no hook-ups, this one is for you.

Review: As a new apartment owner, I needed a small washer and dryer to fit in my kitchen. Using epinions and Consumer Reports, I did a load of research and narrowed down my candidates.

I was dismayed and surprised to find out that most electric...