5 high-tech dryer upgrades

For many of us, buying a new piece of clothing is an exciting experience. When we try on that awesome shirt or pair of pants, we see our future selves as stylish and confident. It is therefore extremely disappointing when the first run through the dryer yields a shrunken, ill-fitting mess of what was just recently such a thrilling purchase.

While the clothes dryers of the past are often regarded as threats to clothing that must be managed with pinpoint accuracy and forethought, today’s clothes dryers are an entirely new breed of appliance. The technological capabilities of modern clothes dryers allow for a wider range of functionality without the threat of shrinking, burning, or mistreatment. If you are in the market for a new clothes dryer, be on the lookout for these high-tech dryer upgrades.

1. Drum racks for multipurpose drying
   Drum racks are a relatively new addition to clothes dryers that allows the user to dry sneakers and delicates without tossing them around the drum. While it is certainly possible to dry sneakers in an older model dryer, the noise and impact of this operation could be disruptive to the homeowner and possibly cause longstanding damage to the inner drum of the appliance. Additionally, delicate items that require drying separately from other items could easily be damaged during the course of a drying cycle. Drum racks reduce the overall space a piece of clothing has to roll around during a drying cycle, therefore preserving the integrity of the item.
2. Sanitization settings to stay germ free 
   After running your clothes through a washing and high-heat drying cycle, one would think that the clothes are free of bacteria. However, eliminating the entirety of odor-causing bacteria is no easy task. In addition, if you have noticed moths or other organisms hanging around your closet, it is likely that larvae have made their home within the fibers of your clothes.

   A normal wash/dry cycle may not be sufficient to address these issues. Thankfully, modern high-tech dryers often have a special sanitize setting that blasts clothes with an intense, dry heat that kills odor-causing bacteria, fungi, and anything else you wouldn’t want to find on your favorite t-shirt.

3. Professional-quality steam treatment
   If you have an important business meeting or special date but don’t have time to stop at the dry cleaners, your high-tech clothes dryer just might save the day. Many high-tech dryers include a steam treatment option that reduces wrinkles and eliminates odors in a fraction of the time as a complete wash/dry cycle. If you’re pressed for time and need a quick boost to your look, the steam option may be just the ticket.
4. Intelligent drying sensors
   Traditional clothes dryers use thermostats to control the heat intensity of a load. This can work for certain clothing items, but it can be detrimental to more sensitive fabrics and materials even if the relevant drying mode is chosen. Modern high-tech dryers use moisture sensors instead or in addition to traditional thermostats, allowing a pinpoint precision level of drying that can actually prolong the life of your clothes.
5. Advanced safety features
   Most traditional dryers include an emergency shut-off mechanism that will end a drying cycle if it detects a lint buildup or other mechanical failure. While this is an important feature, it can be a major inconvenience because there is no way for the homeowner to know until they open the drum and find a pile of damp clothes.

   High-tech alternatives are able to connect to your home’s wifi, enabling you to receive an email or text update if a safety mechanism has been triggered. These alerts can even provide instructions on how to rectify the issue or where in the user’s manual you should refer to for more information. You’ll never have to arrive at an unexpected pile of damp laundry again!

Here at Diamond Appliance, we serve appliance owners just like you in St. Louis, Independence, St. Charles, and Kansas City with expert dryer repair services. We provide services for a variety of top brands, including Amana dryer repair, Roper dryer repair, Whirlpool dryer repair, and more. Is your dryer giving you issues? Have questions about upgrading? Give Diamond Appliance a call today!