Kenmore  3.4 cu. ft. Electric Compact Portable Extra-Large Capacity Dryer

I bought it used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store 25 years ago. I have used it for 25 years with no problems whatsoever. I have the washer too.

Rated the portable washer the same. The dryer has very small wheels. Its worth taking a wheel out and getting a larger one if this dryer has to be rolled much. For the price a decent size caster should be on these. They screw in, just watch the length of the new screw on a new caster, both for the dryer and Especially the washer.

I'm on my third one...  I purchased my first one in the early 90's, then sold it when I moved.   I used my second one for six years.  (I'm sure it would have lasted much longer, but when I needed a new part, I opted to replace the whole thing.)   I replaced that one in 2008 and it's still going strong today.  I dry about 5 loads a week and give it no special care at all, other than making sure the filter is cleaned after each load.  It's very hard working, dependable and reliable.  I would not hesitate to buy another.    By: H.F. Wingo  08-10-2012    

This is a terrific dryer. At 3 and a half cubic feet it may sound like it's small, but it handles sizeable loads very efficiently, quietly, and quickly. It's great to be freed of having to run to the building laundry room a couple of times for each dryer load. If we were able to put portable washers in our apartments (in my building we're not) I'd buy the portable washer to go with it without hesitation.

We have owned Kenmore washers and driers for more than 40 years and have been more than satified with their performance. The new drier is all that we expected. Our new portable washer does not measure up with past Kenmore compact portable washers. I believe it is the computerized aspect of its operation. It did not work at all when we brought it home. The service that was provided under the warranty was exceptional but the operation of the washer will take some getting used to. The drier is, as usual, efficient and reliable.

This dryer is wonderful for the extra minutes air dry; you don't have to worry your clothes will shrink

If you are bying this on-line, just keep in mind that portable means compact. I bought this dryer because the apartment  where I live only has 120V outlets, and 98% of dryers requirea 240v power outlet that uses up allot more energy. So I already knew it would take longer tot dry the clothes , and it does , it usually has to run for 60 to 75 minutes to get the clothes as dry as I like. Plus you can only can a small batch  at a time, so whenever I do 1 load in the washer machine I have to split it into 2 loads in this dryer, but when you are doing  your laundry at HOME, whats another hours anyways, in my case was either this dryer or going to the public laundry-room,  and so I am happy as a kid.  Even if I have to spend 4 hours doing my laundry at home, its worth because after all I'm home. Just make sure you have a spot near a window because you will need to purchase an aluminum flexible dryer duct /exhaust, so the hot air can directed outside your home, otherwise you will have dust/ lint flowing around in your house and thats not healthy. overall I am very happy with this dryer , but as with all things new you must get  used  it.

For those who are frustrated with longer drying times when using a portable dryer, please keep in mind that this is not a standard dryer, like the ones that you are used to.  A portable dryer runs on half the voltage of a regular dryer.  Because of this, it is going to take much longer to dry your clothes.  The reason for this is that in a regular dryer, 120 volts go to spinning the drum, and 120 volts go to powering the heating element.  In a portable, only 55-60 volts go to each.  No other portable dryer is going to dry your clothes any faster.  I have a portable Kenmore dryer from the 80's, and while it does take it a bit longer to dry compared to a regular dryer, it works just fine.  I'd rather wait twice the time for dry clothes (and plan accordingly) than have to sit in a laundromat.  The other alternative is for you to pay out of your own pocket for washer and dryer hookups (a dubious proposition).  While I don't have this particular Kenmore portable, the Kenmore portable that I do have which is over 20 years old still works amazingly.  Sears makes great products.