Electrolux EDH804U5WB

Dryer just doesn't dry – Waste of money - just get a conventional dryer. This dryer doesn't dry clothes.. after 2-3 hours they can still come out damp requiring to go on again... have tried extra dry, long time programs and can have better results hanging washing out in the rain. We bought this thinking we'd do the energy efficient thing and have preservered for months trying to give it a chance. Should have sent it back after we got it... can't wait for it to die and we can go back to a standard convection dryer that actually dries clothes.

A Choice recommended heat pump dryer for under $1000 – Our old Beko DPE7400 heat pump dryer (a previous Choice recommendation) stopped drying clothes properly nine months out of its 5-year warranty, and its compressor became very loud, so it was time for a replacement. In this latest batch of Choice recommendations, this is the only dryer available for under $1000 (disregard the $1649 price listed by Choice). It's better in every way than the Beko was when new (maybe because it's 5+ years newer). The various programs work well, clothes dry quickly, and come out properly dry (unlike with the Beko, where they felt a tiny bit damp). This model also features a reversible door and a water drain pipe, so no more emptying the water collection tray. It’s quiet and, of course, cheap to run. As Choice rightly mentions, there’s nothing to dislike. The 2-year warranty is a downside compared to the Beko, but with Bing Lee matching a competitor's price of $996, we opted for their 3-year warranty extension for $99. Third-party warranties can be questionable—time will tell if this was a good investment. Highly recommended!