A reversible door can make a dryer easier to use in some tight locations, especially if you may be moving. A light in the dryer is good if the dryer is to be used in a dark area. A program screen lets you see how far along the cycle has come. Differences between clothes dryers are largely capacity, price and dryer size. Full-sized models are usually 27 to 29 inches wide with a drum capacity of 5 to 7 cubic feet.
Larger drums are useful if bulky items like comforters are dried in the dryer.
Larger drums usually result in fewer wrinkles in clothes dried in large loads. Dryers are also available in compact models with about 3 cubic feet or more of drum capacity. If electric, these can often be plugged into a regular outlet. Refer to a consumers' magazine or book for comparison studies about clothes dryers. Check with your library or local Cooperative Extension office.