For an apartment that wants a 2.6 cu ft dryer with an auto mode at a fair price.
Amazon $249.99
For a household that wants a mid-size Magic Chef compact electric dryer.
- Tumble dryerType
- 9 lbCapacity
- 2.6 cu ftDrum
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- Anti-wrinkle tumble at the end of a cycle
- 2.6 cu ft drum
- Heater power and load not stated
- Weight not reliably published
The Magic Chef Compact Dryers family
Every Magic Chef Compact Dryers model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Type | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef MCSDRY1S 2.6 cu ft Dryer (this one) | Tumble dryer | 3.0/5 | $292.50 |
| Magic Chef MCSDRY35W 3.5 cu ft Dryer | Tumble dryer | 3.0/5 | $378 |
| Magic Chef MCSDRY15W 1.5 cu ft Dryer | Tumble dryer | 2.6/5 | $345.71 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MCSDRY1S |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Load capacity | 9 lb |
| Drum size | 2.6 cu ft |
| Performance | |
| Voltage | 110 V |
| Build and control | |
| Type | Tumble dryer |
| Tub or drum | Stainless steel |
| Programs or modes | 5 |
| Senses dryness | Yes |
| Exhaust | Vented |
Alternatives in this type
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