Cool things you never knew your dryer could do

Tossing loads of laundry in your dryer can be a mundane task, but if you consider the newer and latest models of dryers with all those high-tech features – it is something to look forward to. In fact, dryers are now more advanced and can offer some pretty impressive tricks that can make your laundry sessions a whole lot easier.

So, if you’re only using the appliance to dry clothes, you are missing out on some of its great features. Here are ways your dryer can make your life even easier.

• It can sound the alarm if something is wrong

One good feature of newer dryers is their built-in sensors that can monitor the status of the dryer vent. When there is an issue like the vents getting clogged by debris or any foreign object, it will sound the alarm. This is an excellent safety feature since this could help prevent fire in your home. Learn more here.

• Refresh your comforter

If your down comforter lost its fluff or has flattened out, you can restore its usual loft by running it through your dryer but putting several tennis balls with it.

• More energy efficient

For years, clothes dryers are known to be energy devourers, so they did not earn Energy Star ratings. But several new models that were released since 2017 are more energy efficient. In fact, they can use up to 40 percent less energy than standard models.

• Dry sneakers silently

Dryers can usually make loud noises like a cement mixer, but you can reduce the sound by installing a drying rack inside it. You can even cut back the noise that commonly comes with drying heavy, clunky shoes.

• Kill germs

The latest models of dryers are now equipped with the handy sanitise cycle, which can kill germs that might be lurking in some of your clothes.

• Dry your delicates

On standard dryers, it is not possible to dry stuff toys and other delicate garments. But some newer models have a separate section that is custom-made for keeping and drying delicate items.

• Refresh an outfit

Advanced dryers can now help you get a not-so-fresh or wrinkled outfit ready to go. In fact, the latest models can now heat up water to create steam, and this can release wrinkles from your outfit.

• Kill off bugs

The heat in your clothes dryer is the fastest and most natural way to kill bedbugs, ticks, and lice. You just need to run the items in the dryer for at least 30 to 45 minutes at high heat to kill those pesky bugs.