Portable Dryer

C lean and fresh clothes are always a must to feel good in your skin, and look the part. But drying said clothes is another problem. When traveling, you might not have too much space to hang your clothes, so, a portable dryer might be exactly what you might need. Quick to provide dry clothes, it can also be stored and carried easily. Thus, to help you find the ideal product that will fit your needs, we offer our best recommendations.

Top 11 Portable Dryers Comparison

Photo	Product Name	Item Weight	Capacity	Power	Color	Location	Highlight	Price
Best Overall	1. hOmeLabs HME030239N	48.5 pounds	4.08 kg	1400W	White	Indoors	3 customizable drying settings	Check Price
Our Choice	2. Kasydoff Dryer	12.5 pounds	15 Kg	1000W	Khaki	Indoors	Wireless Remote Timer Temperature Control	Check Price
	3. Magic Chef MCSDRY15W	38 pounds	2.5 kg	~1500W	White	Indoors	2 heat levels, 4 drying methods	Check Price
	4. Yescom RTG03	33 pounds	15 kg	1000W	Silver	Indoors	Timer	Check Price
Best for Indoors	5. Manatee PDMNT01	13 pounds	15 Kg	1200 W	Blue	Indoors	Anion sanitizing function Wireless Remote Timer	Check Price
	6. Panda PAN82PD	8.5 pounds	10 Kg	900W	Blue	Indoors	Timer	Check Price
Best for Outdoors	7. Drynatural DN259BUR20	5.45 pounds	13 Kg	N/A	Black and white	Indoors and outdoors	4 stage locking system	Check Price
	8. COSTWAY 23597-CYPE	10.71 pounds	10 kg	900W	Silver	Indoors and outdoors	Bacteriostatic circulation heating Timer	Check Price
	9. Ben-Mor Strata Cadet Outdoor	6.5 pounds	N/A	Natural	Green	Outdoors	N/A	Check Price
Best Budget-friendly	10. Household Essentials 5012-1	5.65 pounds	13.6 kg	Natural	Silver	Indoors	2 tiers	Check Price
	11. Whirligig Solar Dryer	10.71 pounds	10 kg	Solar	Silver	Indoors and outdoors	Auto-rotating Can be placed upside down	Check Price

1. hOmeLabs HME030239N

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It measures 27.16 inches in height, 23.28 inches in width and 17.9 inches in-depth, and it has a weight of 48.5 pounds, thus you can freely move it around. It comes with handles, for hassle-free maneuverability, and it has a front loading, large windowed door to allow you to supervise the activity from start to finish. It has a capacity of 2.6 cubic feet, so it can fit up to 9 pounds of clothes, and power of 1400W, thus it will quickly dry your clothes.

Drying Temperatures

It features a stainless steel tube, thus you don’t have to worry about rust or corrosion, with a smooth surface which is resistant to scratches. It comes with 3 customizable drying settings, Cool Down (0 – 20 minutes), Heat Dry (up to 180 minutes), and Air Dry (0 – 80 minutes). Therefore, you can easily pick the one that suits your clothes best. Additionally, it has an auto function, which will have a cycle of roughly 200 minutes and will increase the energy efficiency.

Additional Features

It features a lint filter, which will provide you with easy cleaning, and an auto-shutoff function which will turn the unit off when the cycle is ready, to save energy and money in the long run. It is quiet, up to 70 dB, so you can use it even when you sleep, and a timer, so you can set it up according to your schedule. It comes with a limited 2-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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2. Kasydroff Dryer

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Equipped with the Anion sterilizing function, this dryer will keep mildew spores, pollen, odor or any other micro-organisms and viruses away from your clothes. Safe to be used by those suffering from allergies, its sanitizing function will work even when the fabric had been previously in contact with mud or airborne debris.

Measuring 67 inches in height, 28 inches in width and 20 inches in depth, it is able to support up to 15 kg of clothes at once. Thanks to its 1.7 meters rack, it can be used with taller and larger clothes, while its 12 towel bars can be used to dry socks and towels at the same time, as well. Coming with 3 tiers, it offers you the freedom of customizing its height, as its top tier can be assembled as the middle tier if your space doesn’t allow for a taller device. Once your clothes are dry, you can simply fold it up and store it, helping you, thus, to save space while making it a great choice if you live in a dorm, apartment, condo, motor home or RV.

It has two main functions which will simplify the process of drying your clothes. The first one is temperature control – you can easily switch between temperatures of 50 degrees up to 70 degrees. It also has an abnormal temperature automatic shutdown function which will prevent it from overheating. The second one is wireless remote control – it features an intelligent touch screen which makes it more accessible, while its wireless remote control provides the elderly and pregnant women with hassle-free operation, from more than 4 meters away.

It doesn’t require a gas line to function, but it will need a voltage of 120V. With minimal power, 1000W, it will provide you with a less expensive cost than other dryers, while its timer function will alleviate supplementary expenses, as well. Simply set it to ‘ON’ and select how long you want it to work, from 0 up to 240 minutes. Keep in mind that drying time will be different depending on how many clothes you put inside at once. Moreover, it comes with an IPX 1 protection, which makes it immune to dripping water from above it for at least 10 minutes, while the Dacron waterproof cover will offer it even better protection. The package contains an additional long steel pipe, 1 remote control, 1 castor, and 1 fixed mount as spare parts.

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3. Magic Chef MCSDRY15W

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It measures 16.10 inches in length, 19.50 inches in width, 23.80 inches in height and it weighs 38 pounds, thus it is extremely easy to move around. It has a stand-alone design, which allows you to easily place it where you need without struggling with it, as well as wall-mounting it if you need more space. It has a white housing, and it has a capacity of 1.5 cu. ft. thus you can dry up to 5.5 pounds of clothes in one cycle.

It uses a standard 110V outlet, thus you don’t have to worry about special wires and it has a stainless steel tube which will provide you with durability. Additionally, it features a see-through window which allows you to monitor the clothes during the drying process. It has a hassle-free control-knob, which gives you quick and easy setup, and you can choose between 2 heat levels, high and low, according to what your clothes need.

Moreover, It comes with a timer, which provides you with 4 different types of drying methods – cool, warm, hot, or air-dry – for all types of fabric. It comes with a lint filter, which is an air intake filter, and it can be easily cleaned, so you’ll save money in the long run. The unit has overheat protection for increased safety, and it comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the date of your purchase.

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4. Yescom RTG03

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It measures 59 inches in height, 27 9/16 inches in depth and 27 9/16 inches in width, it has a weight of 33 pounds and it comes with 4 wheels to allow you to move it easily wherever you need it. it comes with a 2-in-1 in design, therefore it can be used as a dryer as well as a wardrobe, and it has a 15 kg capacity.

It comes with 2 levels, to provide you with enough space to place your clothes, and it has a timer that can be programmed from 0 to 180 minutes. Additionally, it has an automatic shut off, which will turn off the dryer when the timer is done. It doesn’t come with a vent hose or any type of special outlets, making it a great addition for apartments, condos, RVs or studios.

It needs 120V and 60Hz to function properly, and it packs a power of 1000W. The rods are made from stainless steel, thus they are durable, sturdy and resistant to rust and corrosion, and the cover is made from oxford cloth which makes it sturdy and time resistant.

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5. Manatee PDMNT01

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Having a huge storage capacity, of 15 kg of clothes in one use, and measuring 59 inches in height, 30 inches in width and 20 inches in depth, it is the perfect go-to option when you live in dorms, flats, condos, RV, tents or condos. Compact, weighing only 13 pounds, it is portable and easy to carry and move around, while its foldable design makes it ideal for simple storage.

You can be sure your clothes will not only be dried up completely but sanitized as well. Thanks to its Anion sanitizing function, there will be no allergens, bacteria or airborne debris stuck to your clothes, making them completely safe. There are two other modes for you to use aside from the Anion Sterilize, a fast dry and an environment-friendly one. Plus, it offers a remote control from 25 feet away, an LCD touch screen for more accessibility while its temperature control function prevents it from overheating.

Thanks to its timer, you can set the drying time up to 240 minutes while its waterproof design will ensure you don’t have to worry about possible accidents. With two bars for you to hang your clothes on, one at the top and one in the middle, you have plenty of space to use. However, if you find it insufficient, you can remove the middle bar and arrange the clothes to your liking.

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6. Panda PAN82PD

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Featuring a portable and compact design, it measures 58 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 24 inches in depth. Able to hold up to 22 pounds of clothes at once, it is stable and sturdy thanks to its tripod and 6 equidistant crossbars for linen.

While the folding rack can sustain up to 18 hangers at the same time, its blue cylindrical heat insulated tubular cover will securely keep the hot air inside it without it leaking in your room. It features a unique way of drying, as the hot air goes up into a circular motion, through your clothes, thus making them easier to iron and quicker to dry, reducing wrinkles in the process.

The overall construction might be a bit bulkier and harder to move around a lot, though. It comes with a power consumption of 900W, and it is able to adapt to 110V as well as 120V outlets. Fitted with a timer, you can select the drying time from 0 to 180 minutes according to your needs with the control knob placed at the bottom of the unit.

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7. Drynatural DN259BUR20

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With a 65-feet linear drying space, designed to support up to 28.6 pounds of clothes at the same time, it arrives pre-assembled. Shaped in an umbrella-like form, it measures 62.99 inches in height, 53.05 inches total, in width, and 62.99 inches in depth, with its arm’s length being that of 15.75 inches.

Able to be used both indoors, if you have enough space, and outdoors, it features a stable tripod as its base. But, you can fix it in the ground, and, thus, make it even more secure, by inserting the three metal stakes it comes with into its legs. Right at the top of its base, you have an adjustable height clip, which provides you with the ability to fit the dryer’s height to your laundry.

Its large top area features 4 solid rods equipped with hanger loops at their ends if you want to hang any types of coats. Able to hold different kinds and weights of clothing, from lightweight jeans, sweaters, and T-shirts to heavy bed sheets and bath towels, it gives you freedom in selecting what you want to dry up first. Thanks to its 4 stage locking system, you can adjust the tightness of the rods, thus folding it up if your space doesn’t allow for it to be fully open. Its lightweight aluminum construction makes it easy to move it around, despite its size, while its collapsible design offers you an easy storage option.

Both base and top are foldable, measuring 33.07 inches and 31.89 inches respectively when closed, while its base clip allows for an easy assemble and disassemble. The package comes with additional accessories, aside from the 3 metal ground stakes: a bag, 24 plastic pegs, and a polyester peg bag.

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8. COSTWAY 23597-CYPE

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Last but not least, this portable ventless dryer, uses a three-dimensional, bacteriostatic circulation heating to make your clothes easier to iron, lessening their wrinkles. With a large storage capacity, of 22 pounds, it offers you 2 levels to dry your clothes faster and more efficiently.

Stable and secure, with a tripod base and non-slip feet, it is shaped similar to an umbrella, measuring 55 inches in height, 11 inches in width and 12.5 inches in depth while fully opened. Its second level is designed to fit socks and underwear while its first level offers you folding coat racks. Its blue, high-density oxford cover it comes with is not only waterproof, but it will protect your clothes from dust, insects, and bacteria, as well.

The cover is created with special airholes at its top, thus forming a cross-ventilated environment for your clothes to quickly dry. Quickly to heat up, thanks to its 900W PTC heating technology, the zipper accessory at the base of the coat allows you to keep a constant temperature of 60℃, inside the bag. Plus, it comes equipped with a timer, so you can set it up between 30 and 180 minutes. Convenient to use, it can adapt to both 110V and 120V outlets. Foldable, it is perfect for saving space, making it a great addition to apartments, dorm rooms, hotels, offices or if you enjoy camping.

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9. Ben-Mor Strata Cadet Outdoor

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It is made from heavy-duty aluminum, and the clothesline is PVC coated to ensure a lengthy use. Shaped like an inverted umbrella with 4 arms, it has a drying area of 91 feet and a height of 81 inches, and it measures 67 inches on each of the four sides, and it weighs 6.5 pounds.

There are 6 already installed rows of string, with 13 inches apart from one another, getting closer and progressively shorter as you go towards the center. Made for outdoor utilization, it comes with a ground anchor and all the hardware necessary for installation. It has an epoxy finish which offers it anti-rust properties, while the angles and tips are securely rounded to increase your and your clothes safety. Additionally, if you require even more space, it has 3 larger sizes: 164 feet, 184 feet, and 194 feet. Moreover, it is green and it has 3 other colors for you to choose from aluminum, silver, and Sahara beige.

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10. Household Essentials 5012-1

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It measures 70-77.5 inches in height, 26 inches in width and 26 inches in depth, and it has a weight of 5.65 pounds. It features 2 tiers, allowing you to store up to a maximum of 72 standard hangers, and it is capable of holding up to 30 pounds in total, or 6.6 pounds per arm. Additionally, it features a tripod base, for increased stability, while its overall design is foldable, measuring 64 inches in length, and 5-1/2 inches in width, thus providing you with enough storage space.

It features an easy installation and usage, with just the push of a few buttons, while the middle rack can be adjusted according to your desired height. The main pole is made from metal, while the legs and hanger supports are made from strong plastic. It comes with a limited, 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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11. Whirligig Solar Dryer

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Featuring an innovative and environmentally-friendly way to dry your clothes this auto-rotating dryer has the ability to support up to 10 kg of clothes. Shaped like an umbrella, with a tripod as its base it comes with additional pins for a more stable and secure fit when placed outdoors.

The 4-sided, free-standing clothes rack has durable, 50-feet lined cords, thus giving you the freedom of drying different types of clothes with different weights. Easy to operate, it doesn’t require any type of gas, as it uses only sunlight to function while outdoors and an adapter while indoors. Simply attach the solar panel or the power adapter and it will start to rotate, thus ensuring that all your clothes will dry quickly.

A great choice for small spaces, it is an ideal product if you live in an apartment, RV, or you camp a lot. Foldable and easy to assemble and disassemble, it weighs only 10 pounds, thus making it easily fit in your car or under your bed. Plus, it comes with a unique feature, as it gives you the option of hanging it upside down, be it from the ceiling, from a balcony, roof or tree branch, thanks to the stainless steel chain it comes with.

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Drying Cycles

With different types of clothes and materials out there, comes the question of how to best take care of them. While several clothes might be made of the same material, there are several which require special attention and care. Thus, not all of them can be crammed together into either washing machine or dryer and expect perfect results.

Know your clothes

Depending on what type of clothes you have, you can organize them by color or by material and utility. You cannot pair up, let’s say, an elegant, evening satin dress with your day to day laundry. Not only will it ruin your dress’ material, but it will completely destroy the laundry as well. So pay attention to your clothes types.

Dryers and clothes

Since dryers have the same basic functioning principle in mind: use hot air to get the moisture out of the clothes, you might not be aware of how the newer, more recent models bring diversity. Despite keeping the same principle, they are made to accommodate all types of clothes by using different drying programs.

Sure, you can still use one and the same function for all types of materials, but do not expect your clothes to get off without damage, nor your bill to lower. Different programs use different electricity, so, unknowingly, you might have added to your costs, by not picking the right function.

• Air Fluff or Air Dry

As the name implies, it helps ‘fluff your clothes up’. It does not heat the air. Instead, it takes it from your room and uses it, while the clothes are turning inside the drum, to remove dust, lint or pet hair. Especially useful for fluffing pillows, coats or comforters, you can feel free to add some wool dryer balls for a better result.

You can also use it to freshen up clothes that are already dry. Do you want a certain scent to your stashed-away bed sheet? Put a few drops of essential oil on a separate cloth and put it together with your bed sheet in the dryer. In that way, the scent will travel to your sheet and you will get your result.

• Gentle or Delicate

Best used with delicate fabrics, these are usually those clothes made from thin or lacy materials. You can add other garments like rayon or silk made clothes, with beading or sequins and even embroidery. In addition, make sure that other high-performance fabrics will benefit from this cycle, too, as they cannot withstand high heat.

Do not feel obliged to use the gentle cycle with cotton garments, jeans, sheets, towels or linens. They can endure other higher temperatures.

• Wrinkle-Resistant or Permanent Press

This type of drying cycle can be used for almost all the things you wear, like shirts, dresses, blouses, jackets and even socks. Recommended for synthetic fabric made of polyester as well, it can be used for ramie, linen, natural fiber garments or made from lightweight cotton, too.

This type of cycle does not use excessive heat, but, instead, it alternates the medium heat with a ‘cooler’ one, the temperature from the room. In that way, the wrinkles are softened up. However, do not expect not to iron them, as ironing will be necessary. If you want to help reduce it, you can either hang them up as soon as you pick them from the dryer, or fold them neatly.

• Regular, Automatic, or Timed

The regular cycle uses the highest temperature the dryer has. So, depending on how much moisture your clothes have in them, you can consider it. But beware! It can melt decorations, set stains and wrinkle them. Keep in mind, though, that high temperature is harsh on most fabrics, so pick only those strong enough or with precise indication on them.

• Steam

While it does not entirely ‘dry’ clothes, it can be useful whenever you want to refresh them or get aid in getting rid of the wrinkles. That way, you can iron them easier even if you forgot about them for a time.

All in all, depending on what type of clothes you have and use, be sure to pick the right function on your dryer to ensure the safety of your items.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Verdict

Often it might happen that you don’t have space to hang your clothes to dry, or you simply wish they would dry up faster. A portable dryer comes in handy, regardless if you stay at home, or if you need it on the go. There are several types of dryers, and, according to the space you have, where you want to put it, or your budget, you can freely pick between any of the above-mentioned unis, as all are meant to cut the clothes drying time in half. But if you’re still not sure which one to pick, take a look at the following:

Best Overall : hOmeLabs HME030239N
hOmeLabs HME030239N will provide you with a silent operation, thus it won’t bother you in your sleep, and it comes with a versatile installation, as you can place it on the counter or mount it on the wall for more space. It has a stainless steel tube which will offer you long-lasting efficiency and it provides 3 drying settings, so you can freely adjust it to your clothes types.

Our Choice : Kasydroff Dryer
If you prefer a dryer with a larger capacity, then you should consider Kasydroff Dryer. It provides you with intelligent, easy to use features, the ability to set your desired temperature, and remote control over it. It is equipped with Anion sterilizing function, which will keep your clothes bacteria-free, and it can support up to 15 kg of clothes. It is easy to assemble, so taking it with you will pose no problem.

Best for Indoors : Manatee PDMNT01
Do you have a modest house and not enough space for a larger dryer? Fear not, Manatee PDMNT01 comes to your rescue. With a foldable design and spacious capacity, it can dry up to 15 kg of clothes in one go. And when it’s done, you can simply fold it up and store it. Additionally, it comes with a sanitizing function which will keep your clothes free of bacteria, mold, allergens or airborne particles, while the remote control and timer will ensure you always have total control over its settings

Best for Outdoors : Drynatural DN259BUR20
If you own a spacious yard but you don’t want to fill it up with laundry ropes, Drynatural DN259BUR20 is a perfect solution. Designed as an inverted umprella, its tripod form is stable, while its capacity is large enough to hold 13 kg of clothes. Even more, it is foldable, so you’ll be able to close it and store it once your clothes are dry.

Best Budget-friendly Portable Dryer : Household Essentials 5012-1
If your budget is a concern, Household Essentials 5012-1 comes with a price solution for all pockets, since its asking price is under $45. With 2 tiers to provide you with plenty of space to dry your clothes, it can support up to 13.6 kg, making it extremely versatile. It features an easy installation and use, and it can be folded once you’ve done using it, so it won’t take too much of your space.