OK, so it's time to buy a new dryer.
Maybe your old one has just quit, you want to upgrade, or you are on your own for the first time.
Whatever the reason, shopping for appliances is an overwhelming task as you try to find the best features and lowest price.
If you settle for the first model you find, you might not be getting the most for your money.
What is the best way to look for a new dryer, and what kind of features should you look for? Here are a few ideas.
WHY BUY ONLINE? No one wants to traipse through store after store, looking at different models of clothing dryers.
Fortunately, with the internet, shopping has become a breeze.
You can research the different models, find out what kind of features are offered, read consumer reviews, and compare prices with the click of a mouse.
Some sites offer all of these in one site, so you don't need to go to multiple sites to find the best deal.
WHAT KIND OF FEATURES? Dryers range in price from about $250 up to very expensive models nearing $1000.
Before you buy your dryer, find out exactly what you need.
Electric and gas models are available, depending on your power source, but once you have that important piece of information established the features are parallel on the dryers.
The basic models will provide the basic features you need.
For a little more, you can usually select from almond or white appliances, with mechanical control.
You will probably want three temperature settings, and have the option of timed dry.
This cycle lets you control the amount of time the dryer runs.
You can also look for air dry, which uses a no-heat setting.
As you shop the slightly pricier models, the heat fluff feature is available.
This allows you to dry items that would be damaged by heat, such as plastic shower curtains.
If your dryer is going to be in a location where you will need to adjust the volume of the buzzer, this is also considered a feature.
This is nice if you run your dryer at night and want to sleep through the buzzing, or if your appliance will be in a basement and you need it louder.
With the most deluxe models, you get quieter operating, faster cycles, multiple temperature choices, drying racks and drum lights.
If you are a laundry fiend with a large amount of laundry, these features can be very useful.
Washing multiple loads of laundry for a family can start to add up on time, so the faster cycles are nice.
BUYING ONLINE Once you have selected your features, shop online for the best price and customer reviews.
Many of the sites have comparison prices.
Make sure that you consider the cost of shipping, tax, and warranty.
Most models come with a one-year warranty, but research to make sure you can still get ease of service if you need to add an extended warranty to your product.
Find out about installation as well.
If you need some help with this, you will want to consider that service in your final price.
Once you have found the right product for the right price, the rest of the process is simply a few clicks of the button.
Depending on which store you bought your product from, you either make sure someone is home for delivery, or arrange to pick it up at the store.
The internet has brought shopping to a whole new level.
You might just find a deal online that you won't believe.
Maybe your old one has just quit, you want to upgrade, or you are on your own for the first time.
Whatever the reason, shopping for appliances is an overwhelming task as you try to find the best features and lowest price.
If you settle for the first model you find, you might not be getting the most for your money.
What is the best way to look for a new dryer, and what kind of features should you look for? Here are a few ideas.
WHY BUY ONLINE? No one wants to traipse through store after store, looking at different models of clothing dryers.
Fortunately, with the internet, shopping has become a breeze.
You can research the different models, find out what kind of features are offered, read consumer reviews, and compare prices with the click of a mouse.
Some sites offer all of these in one site, so you don't need to go to multiple sites to find the best deal.
WHAT KIND OF FEATURES? Dryers range in price from about $250 up to very expensive models nearing $1000.
Before you buy your dryer, find out exactly what you need.
Electric and gas models are available, depending on your power source, but once you have that important piece of information established the features are parallel on the dryers.
The basic models will provide the basic features you need.
For a little more, you can usually select from almond or white appliances, with mechanical control.
You will probably want three temperature settings, and have the option of timed dry.
This cycle lets you control the amount of time the dryer runs.
You can also look for air dry, which uses a no-heat setting.
As you shop the slightly pricier models, the heat fluff feature is available.
This allows you to dry items that would be damaged by heat, such as plastic shower curtains.
If your dryer is going to be in a location where you will need to adjust the volume of the buzzer, this is also considered a feature.
This is nice if you run your dryer at night and want to sleep through the buzzing, or if your appliance will be in a basement and you need it louder.
With the most deluxe models, you get quieter operating, faster cycles, multiple temperature choices, drying racks and drum lights.
If you are a laundry fiend with a large amount of laundry, these features can be very useful.
Washing multiple loads of laundry for a family can start to add up on time, so the faster cycles are nice.
BUYING ONLINE Once you have selected your features, shop online for the best price and customer reviews.
Many of the sites have comparison prices.
Make sure that you consider the cost of shipping, tax, and warranty.
Most models come with a one-year warranty, but research to make sure you can still get ease of service if you need to add an extended warranty to your product.
Find out about installation as well.
If you need some help with this, you will want to consider that service in your final price.
Once you have found the right product for the right price, the rest of the process is simply a few clicks of the button.
Depending on which store you bought your product from, you either make sure someone is home for delivery, or arrange to pick it up at the store.
The internet has brought shopping to a whole new level.
You might just find a deal online that you won't believe.