Top 3 Best Commercial Dryers

Posted on 10.17.22

Believe it or not, using a commercial dryer in your home can be beneficial if you have a large family, you find yourself constantly doing laundry, or maybe you just bought your first property and you're looking for a commercial washer and dryer unit to install in your building. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider investing in commercial dryers.

Keep reading to learn more about the best commercial dryers and why they might be perfect for your home.

What is a Commercial Dryer?

A commercial dryer has larger drying cylinder sizes, higher BTU ratings, and higher airflow, which result in better outcomes in performance and efficiency. A standard home dryer can take about an hour to dry a load of laundry, even if it’s on high speed, and a commercial dryer can do the same load in half the time.

Electric vs. Gas Commercial Dryers

When it comes to front load vs top load dryers, most of them are front load. So when deciding on the type of dryer, the most crucial decision you'll have to make is whether you want an electric or gas dryer.

Electric dryers use heating coils, and gas dryers use a gas burner to generate heat. As a result, you'll find that gas dryers usually cost more initially. However, due to the fluctuation of natural gas prices, it could cost less over a period of time. Not only that, but gas dryers typically produce hotter temperatures than electric dryers, which means shorter drying times. Gas dryers also need a gas line to operate.

If you do choose an electric dryer, you'll need a 240-volt outlet. So, your decision on electric or gas dryers may depend just on your availability at home. If you would like a gas dryer, you could always opt-in to installing a gas line.

Our Top Commercial Dryers

Crossover 2.0 True Commercial Laundry

With truly superior engineering and design, the Crossover 2.0 true commercial laundry brings attention and detail to a single dyer. Any family or retail laundromat looking for a dryer with optimal performance will enjoy the features of this dryer.

Key Features:

• Two cast iron SKF bearings (not aluminum)

• Solid Steel counterweights (not cement)

• 8 points of robust suspension

• AC Motor

• 300 G-force water extraction

• Veterinary proven pump drain and filter

• 15,000 cycle machine life design (not residential style 5,000)

• 3 times longer life

Whirlpool 27" Commercial Electric Front-Load Dryer

We picked this Whirlpool commercial electric dryer because of its true commercial grade steel and heavy duty features. It's simple to use with the one-touch cycle selection that can be simple for just about anyone to use.

Key Features:

• Porcelain-Enamel Top

• Microprocessor Controls

• Extra-Large Capacity

• Simple Programming

• One-Touch Cycle Selection

• ADA Compliant

Whirlpool Commercial Gas Super-Capacity

We chose this Whirlpool commercial gas super capacity dryer because it's more on the affordable side compared to other commercial dryers and it delivers optimal performance.

Key Features:

• High-Velocity Airflow System

• Simple, Easy-to-Use Controls

• Super-Capacity

• Four-Roller Suspension

• Porcelain Top and Lid

• Full-Wrap Console

• Easy-to-Remove Front Access Panel

• 180°, Wide-Opening Side-Swing Door

• 1/3-HP Motor

Shop Commercial Dryers at DeWaard & Bode

If you aren't sure which commercial dryer would work best for you, then you can visit us at any of our locations in Bellingham or Burlington, Washington. Our product specialists can help you decide which washer and dryer units work best for your budget. At DeWaard and Bode, we offer financing solutions, giving you the option to pay monthly for your home appliances.