Laundry
More efficient. Gentler on clothes.
Today’s ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump dryers work more quickly and efficiently than ever. They use a closed loop system to continuously recycle warm air, rather than expelling hot air outside through a vent as with a conventional dryer. The process of moving and recycling heat means much less energy is needed to dry your clothes, and ENERGY STAR certified heat pump dryers use around 70% less energy than conventional dryers. Plus, you can take advantage of ComEd’s Hourly Pricing program and schedule your clothes drying when prices are lower.
Heat Pump Dryers Offer Other Benefits, Too:
- Space flexibility. Heat pump dryers are easy to install and most are ventless, which makes them perfect for small spaces or homes without vent access—ideal for apartments and tight laundry areas. No vents also mean less maintenance and lower fire risk.
- Easy to install. There are many 120-volt models to choose from, making it easy to switch from a gas or older electric dryer—no electrician required.
- High performance and gentle on clothes. Get the performance of a traditional dryer with lower temperatures that are easier on your clothes.
- Large capacity. You can find heat pump dryers with the same capacity as conventional dryers (up to 7 cubic feet).
- Fast drying. Today’s ENERGY STAR certified heat pump dryers have a maximum drying time of 80 minutes.
All-in-one washer/dryer combos
Newer to the market is the all-in-one washer/dryer. This innovative combo does both the washing and drying in one cycle—no clothes transfer needed. Not only does this make doing laundry easier, it also saves you time, space and energy.
Switching from Gas to a Heat Pump Dryer
Switching from gas to electric may increase your energy costs by about $63 per year due to current low gas prices.
Avoids more than 1,100 pounds of CO2 over the life of the dryer
That’s equivalent to the emissions from charging 134,712 cell phones!*
*Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies CalculatorEarlier generations of heat pump dryers were smaller and had considerably longer drying times. Today’s heat pump dryers are larger and offer faster drying, more comparable to conventional dryers, while still being gentler on your clothes.