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Drying clothes is a fairly simple operation. Toss in the load and set the machine to dry, and presto! How you set the controls can make a difference in not only your drying times, but can also  affect the amount of energy that is used during the cycle. If you have been accustomed to drying on a Timed cycle (30,40, 60 mins, etc.), chances are that you are wasting energy by running the dryer longer than necessary to actually dry the load.

The difference between the Automatic cycle and the Timed cycle is the addition of a sensor to monitor the drying progress of the load. By using Auto-Dry cycles, the dryer will only run as long as necessary to dry the load. On Timed cycles, the dryer must run the specified time programmed regardless of when the load actually became dry. In many cases, this results in over-drying the clothes and consuming more power than is required for the task. You will have lower energy bills and probably shorter drying times by using only the Automatic cycles to dry clothes.

As with any new feature, there are things which can complicate the Auto-dry process. If the dryer is not vented properly or restrictions exist in the vent run, the Auto dry cycle may take longer than necessary to dry the load. For this reason, it is important to keep the exhaust system clear. Yearly maintenance of the vent is required to keep the dryer happy and trouble free. You now have your choice of tools to help with this process, some of which are featured here on the website.