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A matched washer-dryer set isn't always the best buy. Photo: TopCrate

Brand loyalty can save you time, but it can also cost you. In our lab, the gap between the best and worst dryer brands was wider than the gap between most individual models. We bought and ran every machine below through our standard drying, capacity, and noise tests — no manufacturer samples, no exceptions.

Below are the brands that earned the highest overall scores this year, with the model we'd buy from each.

Our top-rated dryer brands

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