Regular/Heavy: Fastest and hottest setting of your dryer. It's best to use this setting when you're drying white or light-colored clothing. Delicates: Low heat, so drying time will be longer. It is best to use this setting to use for delicate fabrics.
Which dryer setting should I use?
Type of Clothing ItemDryer SettingHeavy Cotton Items (i.e. Towels & Jeans)High HeatBasic Everyday Items (i.e. T-Shirts)Medium HeatStretchy Items (i.e. Yoga Pants )Low HeatKnits & Delicate Items (i.e. Sweaters)Dry Flat
Should I use low or high heat for dryer?
Drying clothes on low heat takes more time, so your dryer will have to work harder to get in more tumbles. But to get fewer tumbles, you'll need a higher heat setting, which takes energy. So is it a wash? It's not – drying clothes for longer on a lower heat setting is more efficient.
Which dryer setting is most energy efficient?
Lower temperature settings can also save dryer energy. Recent research shows that new dryers use significantly less energy to dry most typical loads on low heat than on high heat, even though the dryer runs longer. If you aren't in a rush, let the clothes run longer on low heat.
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