LG Dryers: Gas and Electric Models Explained
LG dryers include gas, electric and compact heat pump models. Compare capacity, sizes, cycles and venting to find the right fit for your laundry space.
LG dryers cover more ground than most people expect. The lineup includes full-size gas and electric dryers, models with TurboSteam, and a compact heat pump dryer that does not need a vent.
This guide compares five LG dryers by size, fuel type and features. If you are also choosing a washer, read our guide to LG front-load washers, or browse all dryers.
- Pick your fuel type first: electric needs a 240-volt outlet, and gas needs a gas line and a vent.
- The DLHC1455W is a 24-inch compact heat pump dryer that is ventless.
- Three full-size models are 27 inches wide; the DLEX8900B is 29 inches wide with a 9 cu. ft. drum.
- TurboSteam appears on the DLGX4001B and DLEX8900B.
- Check venting and clearances on each product page before you order.
Our top picks at a glance
Compare them side by side
Electric Pick: LG DLE6100W
The DLE6100W is a 27-inch electric dryer with 7.3 cu. ft. of capacity. It offers FlowSense, Sensor Dry and a reversible door, with Energy Star certification and five cycles. It measures 27" wide, 29 1/2" deep and 44 1/2" tall and vents to the outside.
- Reversible door
- Sensor Dry and FlowSense
- Energy Star certified
- Five cycles only
- No sanitize cycle
Gas Pick: LG DLG3401W
The DLG3401W is a 27-inch gas dryer with 7.4 cu. ft. of capacity. It adds Sensor Dry, Wrinkle Care and a FlowSense duct clogging indicator, and it carries Energy Star certification. It is 27" wide, 30 1/8" deep and 39" tall, with eight cycles.
- Gas dryer with 7.4 cu. ft. capacity
- FlowSense duct clogging indicator
- Energy Star certified
- No delay start
- No sanitize cycle
Smart Gas Pick: LG DLGX4001B
The DLGX4001B is a front-load gas dryer with 7.4 cu. ft. of capacity, Smart Wi-Fi, TurboSteam and 12 programs, in Black Steel. It has five temperature settings, delay start and Energy Star certification. The size matches the DLG3401W at 27" wide, 30 1/8" deep and 39" tall.
- Wi-Fi enabled
- TurboSteam
- 12 programs and delay start
- Needs a gas line and vent
- No sanitize cycle listed
Large-Drum Pick: LG DLEX8900B
LG DLEX8900B 29 inch Front Load Electric Dryer with 9 cu. ft. Capacity, TurboSteam, Built-In Intelligence in Black Steel
The DLEX8900B is a 29-inch front-load electric dryer with a 9 cu. ft. drum, the largest in this group. It adds TurboSteam, Built-In Intelligence, a sanitize cycle, a reversible door and 12 cycles. It is 29" wide, 32 1/8" deep and 40 3/4" tall.
- 9 cu. ft. drum
- TurboSteam and a sanitize cycle
- Stainless steel drum
- Wider and deeper than the 27-inch models
- Needs a 240-volt electric hookup
Heat Pump Pick: LG DLHC1455W
LG DLHC1455W 24 inch Smart Compact Dryer with 4.2 cu. ft. Capacity, Dual Inverter HeatPump Technology, in White
The DLHC1455W is a 24-inch compact dryer with 4.2 cu. ft. of capacity and Dual Inverter HeatPump technology. It is ventless and needs no drain, so it can go where a vent is hard to run. It is 24" wide, 26 3/8" deep and 33 1/2" tall, with 14 cycles and a stainless steel drum.
- Ventless heat pump design
- No drain required
- Narrow 24-inch width
- Smaller drum than full-size dryers
- No steam cycle
LG dryer comparison
Electric | Gas | Smart Gas | Large Electric | Heat Pump | |
| Model | DLE6100W | DLG3401W | DLGX4001B | DLEX8900B | DLHC1455W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $565 | $845 | $1,025 | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| Width | 27" | 27" | 27" | 29" | 24" |
| Depth | 29 1/2" | 30 1/8" | 30 1/8" | 32 1/8" | 26 3/8" |
| Height | 44 1/2" | 39" | 39" | 40 3/4" | 33 1/2" |
| Capacity | 7.3 cu. ft. | 7.4 cu. ft. | 7.4 cu. ft. | 9 cu. ft. | 4.2 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gas | Gas | Electric | Electric |
| Venting | Vented | Vented | Vented | Vented | Ventless |
| Cycles | 5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Delay Start |  | Not included | | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sanitize | Not included | Not included | Not included | | Not listed |
| View | View | View | View | View |
Gas, electric or heat pump?
Electric dryers need a 240-volt outlet. Gas dryers need a gas line plus a vent to the outside. A heat pump dryer like the DLHC1455W recycles warm air and does not need a vent, which makes it a fit for tight spaces.
Capacity and size follow from that choice. The full-size models here hold 7.3 to 9 cu. ft., while the compact heat pump model holds 4.2 cu. ft.
Steam, sanitize and smart features
TurboSteam appears on the DLGX4001B and DLEX8900B, and the DLEX8900B also has a sanitize cycle. The DLGX4001B adds Smart Wi-Fi, so it is the connected option among the gas models.
The DLE6100W and DLG3401W keep things simple with Sensor Dry. If you do not need app control or steam, they cover everyday laundry.
Plan the laundry space
Measure the width, depth and height of the space, then add room for the vent and the door swing. Compare the dryer depth to the washer beside it so the pair line up.
Venting needs differ by model, so read the product page and the installation guide before you order.
- Confirm the electric outlet or gas connection.
- Plan the vent route and length for vented models.
- Check the door swing, including reversible doors.
- Match the dryer to the washer width for a clean pair.
How to choose an LG dryer
- 01
Choose the fuelPick electric, gas or heat pump based on what your laundry space supports.
- 02
Set the sizeCompare width, depth and height with your space, including the vent.
- 03
Pick the drumMatch capacity to your usual load, from 4.2 to 9 cu. ft.
- 04
Select featuresChoose steam, sanitize or Wi-Fi only if you will use them.
- 05
Confirm hookupsCheck the outlet, gas line and vent before ordering.
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Shop dryersFrequently Asked Questions
Do LG dryers come in gas and electric?
Yes. This guide includes gas models, the DLG3401W and DLGX4001B, and electric models, the DLE6100W, DLEX8900B and DLHC1455W.
Which LG dryer does not need a vent?
The DLHC1455W is ventless and uses Dual Inverter HeatPump technology, with no drain required.
What is the largest LG dryer here?
The DLEX8900B has a 9 cu. ft. drum and is 29 inches wide.
Which models have TurboSteam?
The DLGX4001B and DLEX8900B list TurboSteam.
Do these dryers have a reversible door?
The DLE6100W and DLEX8900B list a reversible door. Check the product page for door details on the other models.
