Product review (3 stars): Good device but don't expect miracles
After a disappointing trip to the laundromat, in which my clothes were not dry, I recently decided to take the plunge and move away from the conventional electric washers and tumble dryers that I have known my whole life. Despite the mixed reviews, I purchased this device, the EasyGoDryer, as an affordable and minimalist alternative. I have been largely pleased with the results it has offered, but it has certainly been an adjustment. You should probably be aware of what it really is before buying it.

The best thing about this device is how little space it takes to store. The plastic bag component can easily be collapsed and tucked away between my dresser and wall, and the only other components are three metal bars, used for hanging, and the blow dryer. None of these components take much closet space, either, so it is very convenient for apartment living, and you could even travel with it if necessary.

Besides these pieces which are integral to the device,the box also included a couple hanging devices as well. One of these was circular, and it seems quite useless and did not dry my small socks and underwear at all. It also has terrible clothespins, which won't stay on the apparatus and were hard to open and close. I will probably throw this piece away. It is awful. The other resembles a hanger, and it works about as well as my clothesline and clothespins for small items. These additions weren't really necessary, but they could be helpful to someone who doesn't want to buy a lot of other items.

Once set up, the dryer is a bit large and awkward, and if not fully expanded, it will tip over easily, but that is more of an issue with usage than the product itself. I also find it a bit tricky to insert the metal rods into the pouches on the bag and also to keep them insert. The holes on the pouches really are not large enough, and yet the rods still constantly pull out, when I remove my clothes. The rod also gets extremely warm when in use. The blow dryer is loud, but not excessively so. It's similar in volume and aural quality to the vent in my bathroom. None of these things are deal-breakers, and I did not have the electrical issues that some customers have reported, but I do think certain aspects of the design could be improved.

The crux of the thing, of course, is whether this dryer works. The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes, but only in certain situations. This device is wonderful for heavier items or if you need to dry something quickly, but unless you use proper hanging techniques, it is useless. It is necessary to give each item plenty of space. You can dry a lot of socks at once, but anything else is going to take longer. I recommend two medium size items, such as t-shirts, shorts, underwear, dish towels, and maybe bath towels, but my bath rugs really had to be alone to effectively dry. I have not tried any jeans or jackets yet, but I doubt I could do more than one of those either, and there is no way that I would be able to fit a blanket or sheet or anything very large in the bag and still hang it effectively. Also, it works best on items that have already been hanging on a clothesline for a few hours. You can run the machine for longer periods of time, but even with the blow dryer running for an hour or two, your items may not be entirely dry.

The EasyGoDryer is a decent investment for those who do not want to go to the laundromat or don't want to buy a clunky tumble dryer, but it is not replacement for such things. This is terribly inefficient for doing a large load of laundry, and the best way to wash a lot of clothes is the old-fashioned way that my grandmother did it. Buy a couple of clotheslines and string them up outside, preferably in the sun. I will keep the EasyGoDryer, because it is great in a pinch and for the odd item that just isn't getting dried through natural means, but you could probably rig something similar up with your hair dryer, so you're really just paying for the convenience of the package. I cautiously recommend it to those who prefer to have some heat involved in their drying, because it is useful, but it's not necessary by any means.

Update as of 11/24/15: Unfortunately, the device has not lasted. Today, the blow drying component died during mid-use. Although I have used it as my regular dryer, and it may be intended more for emergencies, I still have to think that it was supposed to last longer than two months. The bag is still good at least.