Kenmore 2669162 7.0 cu. ft. Dryer

In this Kenmore 2669162 7.0 cu. ft. dryer review, the short answer is that this front load electric dryer is the best full-size pick in our guide for energy savings, and it ranks third of nine overall. Kenmore sells it for $1,099.99 in white, with a 7.0 cubic foot drum, 10 drying cycles and 6 options. Energy Saver trims energy use by up to 7.6%, which matters if you run three or four loads a week. It scores 4.1 stars across 91 Amazon ratings. Buy it if low running costs and a roomy drum matter more than a steam refresh.

The 7.0 cubic foot drum is the headline spec, and it is what separates this Kenmore model from compact 4.0 cubic foot dryers. That capacity holds a king size comforter or a week of family laundry without cramming, so air moves freely and loads finish evenly. In practice, smart sensors read moisture inside the drum and stop the cycle before clothes overdry, which protects cotton shirts and decorative pillows you cannot wash. Meanwhile, Wrinkle Guard keeps tumbling intermittently after the cycle ends so creases do not set in. The LED touch controls match a cycle to the fabric and show the time remaining. The reversible door swings left or right to fit your laundry room, and the unit weighs 110.2 pounds at 27 inches wide, 29.9 inches deep and 44.2 inches tall.

At $1,099.99, the Kenmore 2669162 costs about $100 more than the cheaper 7.0 cu. ft. Kenmore dryer in this guide, and the six extra options plus Energy Saver are what you pay for. By contrast, the 8.0 cubic foot Kenmore is the better jump for big families, while the cheaper model is fine if you skip the extra options. On top of that, this dryer has no steam refresh, so you cannot tumble wrinkles out of dry clothes. The one year appliance warranty is standard rather than generous. Even so, if energy bills and drying capacity drive your decision, this is the one to get.