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Dryer Market Pricing

Analysis of 6,740 dryer listings to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$54.96 typical price
Most are between$14$269
Brand new$51.82
Used$56.62
On sale now6,740

💡 Used ones cost about 9% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in electric models and black or beige units, which trade below the 54.96 median. High-end value is concentrated in front-loading units and gas-powered models, which see price increases of 219% and 207% respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

HQRP 2,050 on sale$16.45 · 70% cheaper
Dual-Loading 98 on sale$48.44 · 12% cheaper
Not Specified 4,853 on sale$53.25 · 3% cheaper
Unbranded 2,908 on sale$53.25 · 3% cheaper
Not Specified 7,587 on sale$53.25 · 3% cheaper

Price by power source

Not Specified
$53.25-3%
Electric
$59.54+8%
Natural Gas
$169+207%
LPG/Propane
$200+264%

Why? Gas and Propane units command a significant premium over Electric models, with LPG/Propane reaching a median of 200.

Price by brand

HQRP
$16.45-70%
Unbranded
$53.25-3%
Whirlpool
$60+9%
Maytag
$77.5+41%
Samsung
$150+173%
LG
$153+177%

Why? Pricing varies by brand reliability and features, ranging from 16.45 for HQRP to 152.5 for LG.

Price by load type

Dual-Loading
$48.44-12%
Not Specified
$53.25-3%
Top-Loading
$73.52+34%
Front-Loading
$175+219%

Why? Front-loading units are significantly more expensive at 175.45 compared to dual-loading units at 48.44.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a used dryer?

The median price for used dryers is 56.62.

How do front-loading dryers compare in price to the market median?

Front-loading dryers have a median price of 175.45, which is 219% above the market median.

Which brand is the most affordable based on median pricing?

HQRP is the most affordable brand with a median price of 16.45.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $14$269, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 24, 2026.