The Best Large-capacity Dryers of 2026

• Dimensions: 39" x 27" x 30"” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.4 cubic feet
• Finishes: Black steel
• Matching washer: LG WM6700HBA

Large drums give us the power to get more laundry done quickly. The LG DLEX6700B brings style and smarts to the large capacity market. This smart dryer offers advanced features like the ability to pair with its companion washer, the LG WM6700HBA and steam modes that will freshen, sanitize, and remove wrinkles.

Usually when we think high capacity we might not think efficiency, but that’s just what the LG DLEX6700B delivers. This Energy Star rated dryer is a champ at conserving energy, without sacrificing its ability to dry. It does an even better job with energy efficiency when paired with its washer.

The LG DLEX6700B has a plethora of cycles available for your large loads, from AI dry, to bulky bedding modes, to classic permanent press. These modes can be tweaked to your needs with a host of auxiliary options, from multiple temperature settings to dryness level adjustments.

If you’re looking for capacity with customization, then this is your machine.

Read our full review of the LG DLEX6700B large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 38.25” x 27” x 30¾” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.3 cubic feet
• Finish: White, metallic slate (costs $100 extra)
• Matching washer: Maytag MHW6630HC

The Maytag MED6630HC dryer is the perfect combination of looks, usability, speed, and power. This Maytag dryer has a sleek, futuristic look that would do any laundry room proud.

With its large central dial and streamlined control panel, it’s easy to select the cycle that’s right for your wet laundry load. If you’re looking for steam options, this dryer has two: Steam Refresh and Wrinkle Prevent.

The MED6630HC manages to dry your clothes quickly without raising the temperature to the point where you’d have to worry about heat damage (150°F or above). Even better, the test loads in the Normal and Delicates cycles came out 100% dry.

For a dryer that gets your clothes dry the first time, with no muss or fuss, check out the Maytag MED6630HC.

Read our full review of the Maytag MED6630HC large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 38.75” x 27” x 31” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White, chrome shadow ($100 extra), black shadow ($150 extra)
• Matching washer: Whirlpool WFW9620HC

If your family's budget can accommodate it, the Whirlpool WED9620HC is an excellent dryer. Most of the cycles we tested were both fast and got laundry completely dry. The ability to dry loads of laundry quickly coupled with an enormous 7.4-cubic-foot drum should mean fewer laundry days for you and yours.

In addition to being able to handle a high turnover rate of laundry, the WED9620HC has some helpful features to up its overall value. It has all the high-end features you’d expect, like Wi-Fi-enabled smart features and a steam cycle to help remove wrinkles or sanitize baby clothes.

The WED9620HC is also just a nice-looking appliance that feels great to use. In fact, we only had one minor problem with the machine—you may need to stoop to read the screen on its door—but because the dryer can be remote controlled via its app this is thankfully a non-issue.

Read our full review of the Whirlpool WED9620HC large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 44.25” x 27” x 29.5” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.3 cubic feet
• Finishes: Black steel
• Matching washer: LG DLEX7900BE

We love the LG DLEX7900BE because it’s effective. Not only did the test loads from all four major cycles (Normal, Speed Dry, Delicates, and Bedding) get more than 80% dry, but the Speed Dry and Delicates cycles are highly effective.

The Speed Dry cycle will dry a small load in about 25 minutes, and the Delicates cycle keeps temperatures cooler (around 109°F) so as not to damage special fabrics like those found on lingerie and sportswear. While the Normal cycle runs a bit long, as with most LG dryers, you have the option to reduce the cycle time (although there may be a tradeoff with laundry dryness).

Unsurprisingly, this LG dryer is full of neat cycles, cycle options, and features, including an Anti-Bacterial cycle (which gets up to 178°F), two steam cycles (Steam Fresh and Steam Sanitary), a steam option (TurboSteam), and Wrinkle Care.

Even better, the laundry door can open to the side or downward, giving you flexibility when it comes to popping wet, heavy laundry loads into the dryer without wrenching your back. Basically, whatever wet laundry you can dish out, the LG DLEX7900BE dryer can handle.

Read our full review of the LG DLEX7900BE large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 40.69” x 29” x 28.38” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7 cubic feet
• Finishes: White, Volcano Black ($90 extra)
• Matching washer: Maytag MVW6500MBK

Every large family needs a pet, and every large family with a pet needs a good way to clean all that fur off of their clothes. The Maytag Pet Pro MED6500MBK dryer is the perfect solution to that problem—especially if you pair it with its matching washer.

On its own, the MED6500MBK outperforms the average dryer both in terms of how dry laundry is after a cycle and how short those cycles are. This, coupled with its large, 7-cubic-foot drum should make working through piles of fur-covered laundry a breeze. Plus, if you have any particularly deep stains (or just need a sanitizing cycle to clean off the remnants of that "present" your cat dragged onto your lap), this dryer's steam features have your back.

Where the MED6500MBK really shines is its signature Pet Pro features. The Pet Pro system helps rid your laundry of pesky pet hair and works especially well when paired with the MVW6500MBK washer. The washer tends to ball up any hair it doesn't outright remove, which is easier for the MED6500MBK's huge lint filter to catch.

Read our review of the Maytag Pet Pro MED6500MBK large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 43.88” x 27” x 31” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.3 cubic feet
• Finishes: Gray, sapphire blue
• Matching washer: GE Profile PTW905BPTRS

As long as you don't mind longer-than-average cycle times, the GE Profile PTD90EBPTRS 900 Series dryer can get large loads of laundry completely dry.

This dryer is definitely The As consumers have come to expect from GE’s Profile brand, tech is ingrained in its products and the PTD90EBPTRS is truly elevated by its extras, from customized cycles to smart notifications that make chores easier.

It’s also a wrinkle fighter with various steam modes and a Fabric Refresh that helps renew clothes without you having to wash them first.

Read our full review of the GE Profile PTD90EBPTRS large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 43.88” x 27” x 31” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.3 cubic feet
• Finishes: White, diamond gray (costs $50 extra), sapphire blue (costs $100 extra)
• Matching washer: GE Profile PTW905BPTRS

The stylish GE GFD85ESPNRS dazzles in its sapphire blue and diamond gray finishes, but how does it hold up to an entire's family's-worth of laundry? Pretty well, actually!

The GFD85ESPNRS doesn't have the fastest cycle times, but after most of them you'll have completely dry laundry. Never needing to run a second cycle, coupled with its 7.3-cubic-foot drum ultimately means fewer trips to the laundry room for you.

This dryer isn't just an all-star when it comes to getting large loads of laundry completely dry. It has some nice value-adding extra features as well, like various steam features (PowerSteam cuts through stubborn stains, plus modes that eliminate wrinkles and reduce static) as well as the usual smart features and app support.

Read our full review of the GE GFD85ESPNRS large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 43” x 29” x 28.25” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7 cubic feet
• Finishes: White
• Matching washer: Whirlpool WTW4955HW

The Whirlpool WED4950HW finds itself at a great nexus of performance and price. It benefits from being both better and cheaper than average, making it an excellent value for budget-minded families.

In terms of overall performance, the WED4950HW manages to get laundry completely dry on most cycles. It does get a bit hot in doing so, but if you don't have a ton of delicates that shouldn't matter much. Cycles weren't the fastest, but they weren't the slowest either—in the end, you'll still end up saving time due to never needing to run a second load of still-damp laundry.

In terms of extra features, the WED4950HW really doesn't have any—that's how it's able to stay so inexpensive. If you aren't interested in smart or steam features, this dryer is a great way to save some cash while keeping your family's laundry day running smoothly.

Read our full review of the Whirlpool WED4950HW large-capacity dryer

• Dimensions: 44” x 27” x 29.5” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.2 cubic feet
• Finishes: White
• Matching washer: GE GTW465ASNWW

The GE GTD42EASJWW has been around since 2015 and it's still going strong! This is another great budget buy for bigger families.

This dryer was one of the first to have internal moisture sensors, a feature that has since become an industry-wide staple. This helps your clothes by not overdrying them, and helps your utility bills stay low by not running unnecessarily long cycles. This dryer's sizeable drum also means fewer loads of laundry throughout the week.

This is another dryer where a lot of its cost savings come from a limited feature set. If you want app support or steam, you'll have to look further up this list. If you just want a decent, inexpensive washer that can accommodate your whole family, it's a good pick.

Read our full review of the GE GTD42EASJWW large-capacity dryer