The LG DLHC4002B is the best heat-pump dryer in our scoring: ENERGY STAR lists it with a Combined Energy Factor of 9.3 and a 7.8 cu ft ventless drum, LG shows it at $1,299.00, and LG states 10 years of coverage on the inverter compressor and motor. The LG DLHC5502W ties it at 82 points and ranks second, and the Samsung DV45DG6000HW at $1,199.00 is our best value. Every score is our own judgment from ENERGY STAR data and maker pages read on 2026-11-02, and no company paid for or adjusted a position.
$1,349.00 for the White model, shown as $450.00 off an original price of $1,799.00; the page said the item was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to (read 2026-11-02)
Buyers who want the same 7.8 cu ft size and 10 year compressor and motor coverage as the DLHC4002B and prefer this model’s 23 programs
$1,349.00, shown as $350.00 off an original price of $1,699.00; the page said the item was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to (read 2026-11-02)
Small closets and stacked compact installs that can supply 240V and want the shortest ENERGY STAR test cycle among the dryers here
$2,199.00, shown as $1,100.00 off an original price of $3,299.00; the page said the item was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to (read 2026-11-02)
Buyers who want a 5.0 cu ft all-in-one from LG and can check the plug and warranty with the retailer
Pick by what you want
Best overall
LG DLHC4002B
Best value
Samsung DV45DG6000HW
Best 120V washer-dryer combo
Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo WD53DBA900HZ
Highest ENERGY STAR CEF on this list
Smeg DH24UWH
Best compact (4.2 cu ft)
LG DLHC1455W
The ranking
1
LG DLHC4002B
Answrs VerdictIt ties the DLHC5502W on 82 points and wins the tiebreak on a higher ENERGY STAR CEF of 9.3, with a lower published price and the same 10 year compressor and motor term.
Price: $1,299.00 for the Black Steel model, shown as $500.00 off an original price of $1,799.00 on the LG page read on 2026-11-02ENERGY STAR: Certified ventless heat pump dryer with a Combined Energy Factor (CEF) of 9.3, a drum capacity of 7.8 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 67 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data for DLHC4002*, qualified 2024-11-12, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 7.8 cu ft; ventless; electrical requirements 240V, 15 Amp per LG’s builder spec sheetFeatures: AI Sensor Dry, Auto Cleaning Condenser and Wi-Fi (ThinQ) are listed; LG’s sheet lists Steam Technology as NoWarranty: Parts and Labor 1 Year, Dryer Drum 3 Years (Parts Only) and Inverter Compressor & Motor 10 Years
ENERGY STAR lists the DLHC4002 as a ventless heat pump dryer with a CEF of 9.3, a 7.8 cu ft drum and an estimated energy test cycle time of 67 min. LG shows the Black Steel model at $1,299.00 and its builder spec sheet gives electrical requirements of 240V, 15 Amp. It lists AI Sensor Dry, an Auto Cleaning Condenser and Wi-Fi, but no steam. The warranty is Parts and Labor 1 Year, Dryer Drum 3 Years (Parts Only) and Inverter Compressor & Motor 10 Years.
Go ifHouseholds that want a full-size 7.8 cu ft ventless dryer with the longest compressor coverage and the lowest price among the top two
Skip ifYou only have a 120V outlet or want a steam cycle
Why #1 over #2: It ties the DLHC5502W on 82 points and wins on a CEF of 9.3 against 9 and a lower published price.
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LG DLHC5502W
Answrs VerdictIt scores the same 82 as the DLHC4002B but ranks second because its ENERGY STAR CEF is 9 against 9.3 and its published price is higher.
Price: $1,349.00 for the White model, shown as $450.00 off an original price of $1,799.00; the page said the item was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to (read 2026-11-02)ENERGY STAR: Certified ventless heat pump dryer with a CEF of 9, a drum capacity of 7.8 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 68 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data for DLHC5502*, qualified 2023-09-28, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 7.8 cu ft; ventless; electrical requirements 240V, 830W or 208V, 820W on a 15 Amp circuitFeatures: 23 programs, AI Sensor Dry with an infrared sensor, Auto Cleaning Condenser and Wi-Fi are listed; LG’s sheet lists Steam as NoWarranty: Parts & Labor 1 Year, Drum 3 Years, Direct Drive Motor 10 Years and Inverter Compressor 10 Years
ENERGY STAR lists the DLHC5502 with a CEF of 9, a 7.8 cu ft drum and a 68 min estimated test cycle. LG shows the White model at $1,349.00, though the page said it was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to. The spec sheet lists 240V, 830W or 208V, 820W on a 15 Amp circuit, 23 programs, AI Sensor Dry, an Auto Cleaning Condenser and Wi-Fi, with Steam listed as No. The warranty is Parts & Labor 1 Year, Drum 3 Years, Direct Drive Motor 10 Years and Inverter Compressor 10 Years.
Go ifBuyers who want the same 7.8 cu ft size and 10 year compressor and motor coverage as the DLHC4002B and prefer this model’s 23 programs
Skip ifYou want the higher CEF and lower price of the DLHC4002B or need a steam cycle
Why #2 over #3: It beats the Samsung DV45DG6000HW on a 10 year compressor term and an auto-cleaning condenser, although the Samsung costs $1,199.00.
3
Samsung DV45DG6000HW
Answrs VerdictThe lowest published price among the picks scoring 70 or more, but it gives up warranty and condenser points to the two LG models.
Price: $1,199.00, shown against a comparison value of $1,499.00 on Samsung’s page read on 2026-11-02ENERGY STAR: Certified ventless hybrid heat pump dryer with a CEF of 9.1, a drum capacity of 7.5 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 71 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data for DV45DG60**H*, qualified 2024-06-12, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 7.5 cu ft; 240V / 60Hz at 14 Amps; Samsung also lists Cycle Time (AHAM 8lbs) as 80 minFeatures: 20 preset drying cycles, 6 dryer options, Sensor Dry, Wi-Fi connectivity and a reversible door; ENERGY STAR Most EfficientWarranty: The page text refers to the original one-year manufacturer’s warranty; no component term longer than one year is stated on the page read
ENERGY STAR lists the DV45DG60**H* as a ventless hybrid heat pump dryer with a CEF of 9.1, a 7.5 cu ft drum and a 71 min estimated test cycle. Samsung shows it at $1,199.00 and lists 240V / 60Hz at 14 Amps, 20 preset drying cycles, 6 dryer options, Sensor Dry, Wi-Fi and a reversible door, and calls it ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Samsung also lists Cycle Time (AHAM 8lbs) as 80 min. The page text refers to a one-year manufacturer’s warranty and states no component term longer than one year.
Go ifBuyers who want a full-size ventless dryer at the lowest published price among the highest-scoring picks
Skip ifYou want a stated compressor warranty, a steam cycle or an auto-cleaning condenser
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Samsung combo on CEF, 9.1 against 7.5, and on capacity, though the combo plugs into 120V.
4
Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo WD53DBA900HZ
Answrs VerdictThe highest-scoring washer-dryer combo here, helped by its 120V plug and 10 year motor term, held back by a 7.5 CEF and a $2,299.00 price.
Price: $2,299.00, shown against a comparison value of $3,299.00 on Samsung’s page read on 2026-11-02ENERGY STAR: Certified all-in-one washer/dryer with a heat pump; CEF of 7.5, capacity of 5.3 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 80 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data for WD53DBA9**H*, qualified 2024-01-19, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 5.3 cu ft; ventless; 120V / 60 Hz at 15 Amps; Samsung lists a Super Speed cycle of 98 minutesFeatures: Wi-Fi connectivity and a 7 inch AI Home LCD display; the page lists steam for washing, not for dryingWarranty: One (1) Year Parts and Labor, Three (3) Year Stainless Steel Tub (Part Only) and a 10-year Digital Inverter Motor
ENERGY STAR lists the WD53DBA9**H* as an all-in-one washer/dryer with a CEF of 7.5, a 5.3 cu ft capacity and an 80 min estimated test cycle. Samsung shows it at $2,299.00 and lists 120V / 60 Hz at 15 Amps, Wi-Fi connectivity and a Super Speed cycle of 98 minutes. The warranty is One (1) Year Parts and Labor, Three (3) Year Stainless Steel Tub (Part Only) and a 10-year Digital Inverter Motor. The page lists steam for washing only.
Go ifApartments and closets with a standard 120V outlet and no vent that need one machine to wash and dry
Skip ifYou want a stand-alone dryer, a higher CEF or a lower price
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Smeg DH24UWH on a published warranty and 120V power, although the Smeg has a CEF of 10.5 against 7.5.
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Smeg DH24UWH
Answrs VerdictIt has the highest ENERGY STAR CEF among the picks, 10.5, but it publishes no warranty term and the page showed it out of stock.
Price: $1539.00 on Smeg’s US page, which showed the item as OutOfStock when read on 2026-11-02ENERGY STAR: Certified ventless heat pump dryer with a CEF of 10.5, a listed drum capacity of 4.5 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 71 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data, qualified 2025-03-27, read 2026-11-02); Smeg’s own page gives a drum volume of 3.88 cu ftSize and power: Heat pump; 210-240 V, 60 Hz, 15 A with a NEMA 14-30R plug; noise level 66 dB(A) for the standard cotton programmeFeatures: 15 programs, a drying cycle duration setting of 10 to 160 minutes and an inverter motor; ENERGY STAR lists a steam cycleWarranty: No warranty term is stated on the page read
ENERGY STAR lists the DH24UWH with a CEF of 10.5, a 4.5 cu ft drum and a 71 min estimated test cycle, and notes a steam cycle. Smeg’s own page gives a drum volume of 3.88 cu ft, 15 programs, a drying cycle duration of 10 to 160 minutes and an inverter motor. It lists 210-240 V, 60 Hz, 15 A and a noise level of 66 dB(A). Smeg shows $1539.00 but marked it OutOfStock when read, and no warranty term is stated.
Go ifSmall laundry rooms where a high CEF of 10.5 matters more than drum size
Skip ifYou need a stated warranty, a sensor-dry claim or a model that is in stock now
Why #5 over #6: It beats the GE Profile PFQ83HSSWWW on a CEF of 10.5 against 6, although the GE has a stated 10 year motor term and a 120V plug.
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GE Profile PFQ83HSSWWW
Answrs VerdictIt earns points for 120V power, steam, sensor dry and a 10 year motor term, but a CEF of 6 and no listed cycle time cap its score.
Price: $1,999.00, down from $2,699.00 on GE’s page, which also showed Temporarily out of stock (read 2026-11-02)ENERGY STAR: Certified all-in-one washer/dryer with ventless heat pump technology; CEF of 6 and a capacity of 4.6 cu ft; no test cycle time is listed (ENERGY STAR product finder data for PFQ83HSSW***, qualified 2024-07-02, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 4.6 cu ft; plugs into a 120V wall outlet at 15 Amp with no dryer exhaust ventFeatures: Humidity Sensor Dry, PowerSteam steam cycles and SmartHQ Wi-Fi; GE states a large wash and dry load takes about 2 hours (vendor-stated)Warranty: GE states a 10-year limited warranty on the motor and a 5-year limited warranty on the sealed drying system
ENERGY STAR lists the PFQ83HSSW*** as an all-in-one washer/dryer with a heat pump, a CEF of 6 and a 4.6 cu ft capacity. GE shows $1,999.00, down from $2,699.00, though the page said Temporarily out of stock. It plugs into a 120V wall outlet, lists Humidity Sensor Dry, PowerSteam and SmartHQ Wi-Fi, and states that a large wash and dry load takes about 2 hours. GE states a 10-year limited warranty on the motor and a 5-year limited warranty on the sealed drying system.
Go ifHomes with only a 120V outlet that want sensor dry, steam and a 10 year motor term in a combo
Skip ifYou need an in-stock model or a CEF above 6
Why #6 over #7: It ties the PFQ97HSPVDS on 59 points and wins on the lower published price of $1,999.00.
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GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS
Answrs VerdictIt matches the PFQ83HSSWWW on points but ranks behind it because its published price is higher, and GE’s page marks it as clearance.
Price: $2,299.00 marked Clearance against $2,999.00 on GE’s page, which also showed Temporarily out of stock (read 2026-11-02)ENERGY STAR: Certified all-in-one washer/dryer with a heat pump; CEF of 6 and a capacity of 4.8 cu ft; no test cycle time is listed (ENERGY STAR product finder data for PFQ97HS*V***, qualified 2023-01-31, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 4.8 cu ft; plugs into a 120V wall outlet with no dryer exhaust ventFeatures: Humidity Sensor Dry, steam cycles and Wi-Fi are listed on the pageWarranty: GE states a 10-year limited warranty on the motor and a 5-year limited warranty on the sealed drying system
ENERGY STAR lists the PFQ97HS*V*** as an all-in-one washer/dryer with a heat pump, a CEF of 6 and a 4.8 cu ft capacity. GE shows $2,299.00 marked Clearance against $2,999.00, and the page said Temporarily out of stock. It plugs into a 120V wall outlet and lists Humidity Sensor Dry, steam cycles and Wi-Fi. GE states a 10-year limited warranty on the motor and a 5-year limited warranty on the sealed drying system.
Go ifBuyers who want the same 120V ventless combo design in a slightly larger 4.8 cu ft drum
Skip ifYou want a current in-stock model or the lower price of the PFQ83HSSWWW
Why #7 over #8: It beats the LG DLHC1455W on a stated 10 year motor term and 120V power, although the LG has a CEF of 6.4 and a 40 min test cycle.
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LG DLHC1455W
Answrs VerdictA compact with the fastest listed test cycle, 40 min, but it scores less than the GE combos because its CEF is 6.4 and its warranty tops out at 3 years.
Price: $1,349.00, shown as $350.00 off an original price of $1,699.00; the page said the item was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to (read 2026-11-02)ENERGY STAR: Certified ventless heat pump dryer with a CEF of 6.4, a drum capacity of 4.2 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 40 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data for DLHC1455*, qualified 2020-12-07, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 4.2 cu ft compact; electrical requirements 240V, 30 Amp per LG’s builder spec sheetFeatures: Sensor Dry, Auto Cleaning Condenser and Wi-Fi are listed; LG’s sheet lists Steam Technology as NoWarranty: Parts and Labor 1 Year and Dryer Drum 3 Years (Parts Only)
ENERGY STAR lists the DLHC1455 with a CEF of 6.4, a 4.2 cu ft drum and a 40 min estimated test cycle. LG shows $1,349.00, down from $1,699.00, though the page said it was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to. The builder spec sheet lists 240V, 30 Amp, Sensor Dry, an Auto Cleaning Condenser and Wi-Fi, with Steam Technology as No, and a warranty of Parts and Labor 1 Year and Dryer Drum 3 Years (Parts Only).
Go ifSmall closets and stacked compact installs that can supply 240V and want the shortest ENERGY STAR test cycle among the dryers here
Skip ifYou need more than 4.2 cu ft or only have a 120V outlet
Why #8 over #9: It beats the Bosch WQB245AXUC on a stated warranty and a $1,349.00 price against $2,299.00, although the Bosch has the higher CEF, 6.97 against 6.4.
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Bosch WQB245AXUC
Answrs VerdictA well-built compact with a 6.97 CEF and a 42 min test cycle, but the highest price of the dryers and no stated warranty term.
Price: $2,299.00 and marked In Stock on Bosch’s US page read on 2026-11-02ENERGY STAR: Certified compact ventless heat pump dryer with a CEF of 6.97, a drum capacity of 3.9 cu ft and an estimated energy test cycle time of 42 min (ENERGY STAR product finder data, qualified 2024-01-04, read 2026-11-02); Bosch’s page gives a capacity of 4.0 Cu FtSize and power: Compact ventless heat pump listed by ENERGY STAR as 240V; noise level 63 dBA; no vent hoseFeatures: Self-Cleaning Condenser, Home Connect Wi-Fi, a stainless steel drum and a reversible door are listedWarranty: No warranty term is stated on the page read
ENERGY STAR lists the WQB245AXUC as a compact ventless heat pump dryer with a CEF of 6.97, a 3.9 cu ft drum, a 42 min estimated test cycle and 240V. Bosch’s page gives a capacity of 4.0 Cu Ft, a noise level of 63 dBA and no vent hose, and lists a Self-Cleaning Condenser, Home Connect and a reversible door. Bosch shows $2,299.00 and marks it In Stock. No warranty term is stated on the page read.
Go ifBuyers who want a self-cleaning condenser and an in-stock compact from a major European brand
Skip ifYou want the lowest price or a stated warranty
Why #9 over #10: It beats the LG WM6998HBA on a CEF of 6.97 against 6.3, a 42 min listed test cycle and a stated 240V supply.
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LG WM6998HBA
Answrs VerdictIt earns points for a 5.0 cu ft capacity and a published price but nothing for warranty, power or listed cycle time on the pages read.
Price: $2,199.00, shown as $1,100.00 off an original price of $3,299.00; the page said the item was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to (read 2026-11-02)ENERGY STAR: Certified all-in-one washer/dryer with a heat pump; CEF of 6.3 and a capacity of 5 cu ft; no test cycle time is listed (ENERGY STAR product finder data for WM6998H*A, qualified 2023-10-13, read 2026-11-02)Size and power: 5.0 cu ft; ventless; LG does not state the electrical requirement on the page readFeatures: LG states it can wash and dry as fast as 2 hours (vendor-stated) and lists an ezLintFilter and LG Condenser FilterWarranty: No warranty term is stated on the page read
ENERGY STAR lists the WM6998H*A as an all-in-one washer/dryer with a heat pump, a CEF of 6.3 and a 5 cu ft capacity, with no test cycle time. LG shows $2,199.00, down from $3,299.00, though the page said it was temporarily out of stock for the ZIP code it defaulted to. LG states the unit can wash and dry as fast as 2 hours, and lists an ezLintFilter and LG Condenser Filter. The page states no warranty term or electrical requirement.
Go ifBuyers who want a 5.0 cu ft all-in-one from LG and can check the plug and warranty with the retailer
Skip ifYou need a stated warranty, a stated power requirement or a lower CEF risk
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This list covers heat-pump dryers, meaning ventless dryers and washer-dryer combos that ENERGY STAR lists as heat pump models sold in the United States, chosen because each has a maker page we could read and a maker photo we could use. Each pick was scored out of 100 with the same rubric from ENERGY STAR product finder data and each maker’s own pages read on 2026-11-02: Combined Energy Factor (40 points), drum capacity (15), ENERGY STAR estimated energy test cycle time (10), a price published on the maker’s page (10), a maker-stated warranty (10), listed features (10) and power (5). Scores: LG DLHC4002B eighty-two, LG DLHC5502W eighty-two, Samsung DV45DG6000HW seventy-three, Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo WD53DBA900HZ sixty-five, Smeg DH24UWH sixty-three, GE Profile PFQ83HSSWWW fifty-nine, GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS fifty-nine, LG DLHC1455W fifty-seven, Bosch WQB245AXUC forty-nine and LG WM6998HBA thirty-eight. Ties go to the higher ENERGY STAR CEF, then to the lower published price, and best value is the lowest published price among the picks scoring 70 or more. The weights and scores are our judgment from vendor-stated specifications and ENERGY STAR data, not independent lab or home tests, and drying results, noise and reliability are not scored. No company paid for or adjusted a position. Prices are those published on each maker’s pages on the read date and change often; where a figure is not stated we say so. Photos come from each maker’s own site or press kit; the GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS image is a GE press-kit photo of the UltraFast Combo. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best heat-pump dryer in 2027?
The LG DLHC4002B scores highest in our rubric, 82 out of 100, tied with the LG DLHC5502W and ahead on the tiebreak. ENERGY STAR lists it with a Combined Energy Factor of 9.3 and a 7.8 cu ft drum, LG shows it at $1,299.00, and LG states a 10 year warranty on the inverter compressor and motor.
What is the best value heat-pump dryer?
The Samsung DV45DG6000HW at $1,199.00. It scores 73 out of 100, with an ENERGY STAR CEF of 9.1, a 7.5 cu ft drum and Samsung’s listed 240V / 60Hz supply. We define best value as the lowest published price among the picks scoring 70 or more.
Which heat-pump dryers on this list run on a standard 120V outlet?
The Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo WD53DBA900HZ (120V / 60 Hz at 15 Amps) and the GE Profile PFQ83HSSWWW and PFQ97HSPVDS (both plug into a 120V wall outlet). The LG DLHC4002B, DLHC5502W and DLHC1455W and the Samsung DV45DG6000HW are listed at 240V, and Smeg lists 210-240 V.
Do heat-pump dryers need a vent?
No. Every pick here is listed as ventless; the LG DLHC4002B page, for example, describes a space-saving ventless design that can be installed virtually anywhere. The Bosch page lists a vent hose as No and GE says its combo needs no dryer exhaust vent.
ENERGY STAR Combined Energy Factor (CEF) at a glance
GE Profile PFQ83HSSWWW6 CEF (higher is better)
GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS6 CEF (higher is better)
LG WM6998HBA6.3 CEF (higher is better)
LG DLHC1455W6.4 CEF (higher is better)
Bosch WQB245AXUC6.97 CEF (higher is better)
Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo7.5 CEF (higher is better)
LG DLHC5502W9 CEF (higher is better)
Samsung DV45DG6000HW9.1 CEF (higher is better)
LG DLHC4002B9.3 CEF (higher is better)
Smeg DH24UWH10.5 CEF (higher is better)
ENERGY STAR Combined Energy Factor (CEF), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
