The Speed Queen CES68AWF (electric)/CGS68AWF (gas) dryer offers the outstanding durability and 3-year warranty we've come to expect from this manufacturer. Where it differs from the rest of the line is in its design.

A stackable model, this dryer has front-mounted controls and is flat on top. This change from the usual rear-mounted controls allows for more versatile installation options. Pair the CES68AWF/CGS68AWF with a compatible Speed Queen washer for stacking or install it built-in under a handy counter. Another possibility is closet installation.

Although a bit basic when it comes to features, this Speed Queen unit offers some added cycles more than the company's less expensive models. A wrinkle-out setting is a fourth automated cycle in addition to the usual regular, delicate and permanent press cycles. Extended tumble is also an added option on this model. Just flip the switch and the cycle will continue to tumble after drying is complete, helping to prevent wrinkles from setting in the dried clothes.

Furthermore, the CES68AWF/CGS68AWF adds a drying rack to the package. This rack comes in handy for drying items that are better served by not tumbling. Good examples of what to dry on it include gym shoes and stuffed animals.

When durability matters more than sophisticated, up-to-the-minute features, consider this dependable model from Speed Queen. With galvanized steel in the cylinder and cabinet, and a triple-finished exterior, Speed Queen's CES68AWF/CGS68AWF dryer makes a good choice for a damp basement or a home where a solid drying workhorse is needed.


Pros: Excellent warranty, durable cabinet and drum, simple controls, easy to repair
Cons: Lacks sensor and other technologically advanced features

Warranty
3 years, parts and labor; 5 years, cabinet; lifetime, cylinder