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Do you find yourself scrambling to get to the dry cleaners before they close? Do you have to keep a dry cleaning budget so your suits, formal dresses, and other delicate items are protected?
Discover the Ease of a Drying Cabinet
Wrinkles are gone in minutes with a drying cabinet. Find the best one for you today
Shop Drying CabinetsCountless people rely on outside dry cleaning services to remove dirt and stains from their clothes. However, there are appliances that provide a delicate drying experience. Imagine reaching into a cabinet to pull out a completely dry suit, without the risk of tumble drying. This dream is a reality.
Drying cabinets are more common in Europe than in the United States. They allow homeowners to dry items without hanging them on a clothesline or tossing them into a tumble dryer. More people in America could benefit from adding these appliances to their homes. Learn more about drying cabinets and how you can refresh clothing without doing any work.
What is a dry cabinet?
A dry cabinet (also called a drying cabinet or dry cupboard) looks like a vertical closet or locker. It has a single door and a rack inside where you hand up clothing. There might also be a drawer or shelf for you to place footwear and other items like purses. If you didn’t know any better, you might think it’s just a high-tech closet.
Place any items in this cabinet that you need to dry but don’t want to run through the tumble dryer. When you shut the door and turn it on, hot air will circulate through the appliance as humidity levels are reduced.
This will pull the water from your clothes without damaging them. Once the cycle is complete, you can remove your items as if you were pulling them out of a closet. They will be in the same shape as when they entered the cabinet – except much dryer.
These cabinets are exceptionally useful, especially are more brands are bringing them to the residential market. Drying cabinets are no longer limited to professional laundry companies or luxury hotels. The average homeowner can now afford one.
How do drying cabinets work?
A drying cabinet isn’t that complex of an appliance. It simply takes the principles of evaporation and speeds up the process in a controlled environment.
To start, think about hanging clothes outside on a clothesline. The clothes dry because the water in them evaporates. On a hot, dry day, the laundry might dry in less than an hour. However, on a humid day, the clothes might stay wet for several hours. They can stay damp and might even get moldy.
Drying cabinets seal shut, so the space inside can be temperature controlled. The appliance then increases the heat while removing moisture from the air. This essentially pulls the moisture from your clothes, not unlike drying them on a sunny day.
Air drying your clothes can take several hours and you risk damaging them as kids and pets run by. Drying closets both protect your clothes and dry them faster than air drying could. Your clothes will feel clean and look better than ever.
What are the benefits of drying cabinets?
There are several reasons to consider adding this appliance to your home. The main benefit is that you can wash items without having to visit the dry cleaners. While you might use a dry cleaning service for certain stains or garments, more of your delicate items can get washed and dried at home.
These appliances are also considered energy-efficient. They don’t use as much electricity as a tumble dryer and some models are programmed to stop when the clothes are dry. Moisture sensors alert the machine that the cycle is over, so you don’t over dry your clothes.
This gentle drying also means your garments will last longer. You might start closet drying some items that previously went through the tumble dry cycle because you didn’t want to pay to dry clean them. Keep an eye on your clothes as you start using a dry cabinet. You might be surprised at how they stay in such good condition.
The main drawback of these appliances is their size. They are usually either too large for most homes or too small, which means they can only fit a few items at a time. However, as demand increases, more appliance manufacturers will develop appropriately-sized units.
Top Drying Cabinets on the Market
If the concept of drying cabinets interests you, consider a few of the top models on the American market. These can either fit in your laundry room next to your dryer or they can be placed in your closet so you can easily access your clean, dry clothes.
Samsung 18" Mirror Finish Grand Clothing Care System AirDresser
This model by Samsung is a great place to start if you are looking for a drying cabinet. Not only does it dry your clothes, it actively steam cleans them. Three Air Hangers release steam which can remove up to 99% of dust and odors. There’s even a sanitizing option that removes common bacteria and viruses from your clothes.
It should only take a few minutes to set up this cabinet door drying rack. Plug the appliance into a standard 120V outlet and it’s ready to use. You don’t need to hook the closet up to a water line and instead can top off the refillable water reservoir before you turn it on. The hardest part will be deciding which items you want to clean first.
This model is AI-powered to remember your favorite cycles and decide when your clothes are clean. You can even place a dryer sheet in the Fresh Finish™ compartment to reduce static cling.
Read customer reviews to see why people love their drying cabinets. One buyer says, “The air dresser is one of those appliances that seem like a luxury but once you own one (we own two) it becomes a necessity…It makes your clothes look and feel dry cleaner fresh without the dry cleaner expense or hassle.”
LG Styler® 17.5" Metallic Charcoal Steam Clothing Care System
Another option if you want to add this appliance to your home is the LG Styler steam closet. It has several features, including sanitizing, deodorizing, and freshening settings. If you need to re-wear a suit from one day to the next for job interviews, this closet can quickly clean your clothes.
The built-in heat pump provides damage-free drying so your clothes last longer. LG even developed moving hangers that can shake off lint and crumbs. Like the Samsung system, this is another plug-and-go closet. You don’t need a water hookup to run the unit.
This system also connects to LG’s proprietary ThinQ system, which means you can control the closet directly from your smartphone and manage all of your LG appliances in one place.
Check out customer reviews to learn more. One buyer writes, “This closet is a must-have. As someone who does not iron and is constantly at the dry cleaners, this closet has saved me time and money.”
FAQ
Let’s review a few last questions about drying cabinets.
Are drying cabinets any good?
Drying cabinets are increasing in popularity in American homes. When they are the right size, they don’t take up too much space but they can still hold enough clothes to be effective. These appliances reduce the amount of time people spend at the dry cleaners while also reducing damage caused by tumble dryers.
How do drying cabinets work?
These cabinets seal shut and use heat and moisture controls to reduce the humidity inside the appliance. By continuously reducing the humidity, moisture from the clothes evaporates into the air. When the cycle is done, the clothes are dry but are still in good condition. All you have to do is hang up your clothes in the cabinet and start the drying cycle.
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At Spencer’s TV & Appliance, we provide high-quality, name-brand products at great prices — check out our catalog to shop drying cabinets online today. Your friends in the business are always happy to help you decide whether drying cabinets are right for you. Call us, or better yet, stop by at one of our locations in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale regions. Visit us today!
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