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The best time to buy a dryer on sale in Australia is generally during EOFY, Black Friday or Boxing Day, as these events produce the widest range of deals across heat pump, vented, condenser and washer dryer combo configurations.

Two situations can also produce good dryer prices outside the peak sale periods:

• When a current model is superseded by a newer release, the previous version typically drops in price

• Stock movement events at individual store level can produce localised deals outside the main national sale periods

Black Friday dryer deals in November bring widespread sale activity across heat pump, vented and condenser models, with sale pricing typically extending through Cyber Monday into early December.

Boxing Day dryer deals in late December cover the broad range of capacities and are often the strongest window for reduced pricing on prior-year models with full warranty cover.

The EOFY sale covers dryers on sale across heat pump, vented and condenser models from LG, Bosch, Miele, Haier and Fisher & Paykel. With winter approaching, dryer demand rises and EOFY pricing covers the full range, and heat pump dryers are particularly popular for their energy efficiency. See the most popular home appliances during EOFY for other categories worth checking.

Comparing dryers on sale involves more than the sale price. Dryer type, capacity, energy rating, available programmes and long-term running costs all affect the genuine value a model offers a specific household. The future-proof your dryer guide covers which features and specifications hold their value over time and are worth prioritising at purchase.

Key factors to compare across dryers on sale:

• Dryer type: Heat pump for the lowest running costs; condenser for flexible installation; vented for the lowest upfront price

• Capacity: Match to the household washing machine load size for practical back-to-back use

• Energy Star rating: Higher-rated models cost less to run annually; the kilowatt-hour figure on the label gives the most accurate annual cost comparison

• Moisture sensor: Stops the cycle when clothes are dry, reducing energy use and fabric wear

• Programme range: Confirm the fabric types you wash regularly are covered by a dedicated programme

• Noise level: Worth checking if the laundry is adjacent to living or sleeping areas; lower dB ratings indicate quieter operation

Dryer capacity should match the washing machine in use: a 6kg dryer paired with a 10kg washer means splitting loads, adding time and energy to every laundry day. A rough guide is 4 to 6kg for one to two people, 7 to 8kg for three to four, and 9kg or above for larger households or those drying bulky items regularly.

The how to make your dryer last longer guide notes that overloading reduces airflow and shortens the appliance's lifespan. For stacked setups, confirm compatibility with the washing machine below and check that a stacking kit is available before purchasing.

In parts of Europe, yes. Energy efficiency regulations are progressively restricting vented dryers on sale in those markets. Australia has no equivalent phase-out timeline currently, but energy star requirements for dryers have been tightening. Buying a condenser or heat pump model during a sale event is the more future-proof choice if Australian energy standards continue moving in the same direction.

Heat pump dryers are the most economical dryer type to run, typically using around half the energy of a vented model per load. Condenser models sit in the middle and vented dryers use the most electricity per cycle. For households running weekly loads year-round, the running cost gap is worth weighing against the higher purchase price of a heat pump model, particularly when a sale narrows that gap.

A heat pump dryer costs more upfront than a condenser or vented model, but its lower electricity use can offset that gap within a few years for a household drying weekly. During sale events the price gap between heat pump and condenser models narrows, which improves the value case further. The main trade-off is cycle time: heat pump dryers typically take 15 to 30 minutes longer per load than a comparable condenser or vented model.

Modern dryers include programmes and fabric care settings that go beyond a basic timed dry. The machine adjusts temperature and cycle duration to suit different fabric types, which reduces the risk of heat damage on delicate items and makes it practical to dry a wider range of garments at home.

Moisture sensor technology detects when clothes reach the target dryness level and stops the cycle automatically. This prevents over-drying, which can cause fabric shrinkage, static build-up and unnecessary energy use. The feature is now standard on most mid-range and premium models across the dryer range.

Many current models from brands including LG, Miele and Bosch include dedicated programmes for cotton, synthetics, delicates, wool and bedding. Some also include a refresh or air-dry cycle that tumbles clothes without heat, useful for airing out lightly worn garments without a full wash and dry cycle.

Fabric care and programme features to look for:

• Moisture sensor: Ends the cycle when the set dryness level is reached rather than running for a fixed duration

• Fabric-specific programmes: Cotton, synthetics, delicates and wool settings adjust temperature and drum speed to suit each fabric type

• Reverse tumbling: The drum reverses direction periodically during the cycle to reduce tangling and help clothes dry more evenly

• Anti-crease function: Tumbles clothes intermittently after the main cycle ends to reduce creasing if the load is not removed immediately

• Washer dryer combo: Combines washing and drying in a single unit, suited to apartments or laundry spaces where two separate appliances are not practical

The brand mix shifts as stock moves, but the dryer range at The Good Guys typically covers LG, Miele, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Bosch, Haier and Asko, with Simpson and Hoover at the entry level. Use the brand filter on this page to see which brands have current deals, then compare models within the brand you prefer.