Kenmore 8.0 cu. ft. Front Load Dryer

In this kenmore 8.0 cu. ft. front load dryer review, the short answer is that the Kenmore 8.0 cu. ft. front load electric dryer is the best electric dryer for large families in our 2026 guide of nine models. It ranks second overall and first for households that dry bedding, towels and many loads a week. The drum holds 8.0 cubic feet, the machine offers 12 drying cycles and 8 options, and it is ENERGY STAR certified. At $1,299.16 it is the priciest model in the ranking, and 72 Amazon ratings average 4.3 stars. For a family that generates a mountain of laundry every week, that capacity is the whole point.

Capacity is where this Kenmore dryer separates itself from the rest of the ranking. An 8.0 cubic foot drum gives a king comforter and a full load of towels room to tumble, so fabric moves freely and dries evenly instead of clumping. Smart sensors read moisture inside the drum and stop the cycle before clothes overdry, which protects cotton and elastic fibers. In practice, Accela Steam runs the Steam Refresh cycle for about 15 minutes on a three-pound load, cutting wrinkles, static and odors without a full run. Meanwhile, Wrinkle Guard keeps tumbling after the cycle ends so a forgotten load does not come out creased. The LED touch controls show cycle status and time remaining, and the reversible door swings left or right to fit the room.

At $1,299.16 the Kenmore 8.0 cu. ft. front load dryer costs more than every other model in this guide, so the value question comes down to volume. If you wash for a big household, the 8.0 cubic foot drum and 12 cycles pay you back in fewer, fuller loads. By contrast, smaller dryers in the ranking cost less but force you to split bedding and towels into two cycles. Even so, this machine is not for everyone, because it measures 33.67 by 27 by 39.75 inches, weighs 138.6 pounds and needs a 240V circuit plus clearance for the door and hoses. Apartments and tight closets should look at a compact model instead. The warranty covers one year on the appliance. If you dry towels and sheets several times a week, this is the one to get.