8 Best Electric Clothes Dryer: Xiaomi, Steigen laundry drying rack (2024)

It is a common core memory among us Singaporeans that our parents did laundry by hanging them onto bamboo poles before placing them outside of the house to dry. Such an occurrence would cut through economic status too, whether you lived in an HDB, condominium flat or a landed property.

While such a method of doing laundry is indeed economical, we are undoubtedly at the whims of the weather whenever it rains or during the monsoon seasons. You would also need to be physically present to carry the poles in and out of the house when the need arises, which has added risks if you're living on a high floor.

Electric clothes dryers, or automated laundry drying racks, solve all these problems with technology. As the name implies, these indoor appliances allow us to dry our clothing indoors quickly with fans and heating.

Some are even built with ionisers and ultraviolet lights that combat odour-causing microbes and allergenic dust mites too. And for those who are not home most of the day, perhaps models that can be controlled remotely would be a feature you'll enjoy.

Regardless of the brands, these electric clothes dryers are built with sturdy and lightweight metal, usually aluminium alloy, equipped with LED lights and contain motors that lift and lower the clothing poles. In the end, you're really shopping for differences in terms of brand name, how much load they can carry and additional functionalities such as ultraviolet lights and ionisers.

10 Best Electric Clothes Dryers in Singapore

Ready to change the way you do laundry at home? We've chosen premium models from eight electric clothes dryers and automated laundry rack brands in Singapore to aid your shopping.

*Price accurate as of the time of writing

Xiaomi Automatic Laundry Rack, $424.90

Fans of Xiaomi's slew of homecare products can add its automated laundry system to their collection. The electric clothes dryer can hold a maximum of 35kg and has a drop-down height of 130cm. The clothes can be hung on the retractable poles, which can be extended to a length of 220cm, and are built with 24 hooks for hangers.

And for those who aren't home to do laundry, the dryer can be controlled remotely via the Xiaomi Mijia app, and offers voice control for hands-free management too. This Xiaomi Automatic Laundry Rack comes with a one-year warranty and free installation.

Xiaomi Automatic Laundry Rack is priced at $424.90 from Lazada and Shopee.

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Mensch Mark 1 Pro, $818

For those who abhor the musty smell of clothes that haven't dried properly, Mensch's electric clothes dryer employs a combination of UV light sterilisation and ioniser to combat foul-smelling particles in the air, two 400W heaters and a twin-blower fan to dry clothes thoroughly before it can stink up.

It can carry a maximum of 40kg while the poles drop down to a height of 120cm and can be extended up to 230cm. There are also in-built clips for small items such as socks and handkerchiefs.

Mensch Mark 1 Pro is priced at $818 from Mensch and Lazada.

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Foxydry Electrical Drying Rack, $1,547.70

If you're, um, vertically-challenged, consider this model that drops down all the way to 180cm.

The Foxydry Electrical Drying Rack from Amazon is one such electric clothes dryer. The model also comes with an LED lamp and fans to dry clothes without heat damage. It can carry up to 35kg and has a drop-down height of 180cm.

The pole to hang clothes can also extend up to 240cm. The dryer also can be controlled via a remote controller.

Foxydry Electrical Drying Rack is priced at $1,547.70 from Amazon.

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Varlux Auto Laundry Rack System, $658

This Varlux laundry rack model comes with free installation, two years warranty for parts and labour, and seven years warranty for the motor which makes it a fantastic buy.

It's built with twin motor fans to shorten drying timing, and UV lights are also present to disinfect the laundry as it dries. It can carry a maximum of 40kg and can be extended up to 220cm.

Varlux 1.3M YH Automated Laundry Rack is priced at $658 from Lazada and Shopee

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GoodWife Premium, $999

Those who like their appliances to match the aesthetics of their home decor would appreciate GoodWife for having three colours of its electric clothing dryer to pick from - Black, Rose Gold and Champagne.

Beyond that, the iteration carries up to 40kg and drops down 130cm. The poles can be extended to an ample 240cm so that the dual fan, heater and UV light dry and disinfect.

GoodWife Premium is priced at $999 from GoodWife.

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Philips Smart Laundry System SDR703, $999

Philips is a brand many of us would recognise and the Dutch brand also has a line of electric clothing dryers. This model carries a maximum load of 35kg and drops down 110cm.

It also has a heater, fans and disinfects via ultraviolet light and the poles extend 240cm. Smart technology lovers can control the machine via offline voice control or the mobile application too.

Philips Smart Laundry System SDR703 is priced at $999 from Lazada and Shopee.

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Good Living Luxe Pro, $1,199

For quicker drying, Good Living has decided to up the number of fans in its electric drying rack to four. This works in conjunction with the heater and UV lights to dry and sterilise clothing. It carries a maximum load of 40kg and drops down 120cm.

The in-built LED light could also double as an extra lighting fixture as it has five brightness settings. Each pole also extends up to 220cm. And if you want to control the laundry rack via a mobile app, there's an add-on for that.

Good Living Luxe Pro is priced at $1,199 from Good Living.

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Steigen Solar Pro Gen 2, $1,399

Steigen is another familiar brand in this space and it also offers multiple colourways to suit your colour palette - White, Blush, Silver, and Eclipse. The Steigen is able to carry the heaviest load of the bunch at 50kg and drops down 130cm.

Those who suffer from dust mite allergies would also appreciate the ultrasonic dust mite repellers that uses ultrasonic waves to disrupt the breeding cycles of dust mites.

Meanwhile, the 8-way Circulator Blower, Quad Core heater and Ioniser dry and disinfect. The machine is also controllable via the Steigen Home mobile app.

Steigen Solar Pro Gen 2 is priced at $1,399 from Steigen.

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IUIGA Automated Laundry Rack, $679

IUIGA, a brand known for affordable yet quality everyday essentials, has introduced the game-changing Smart Automated Laundry System.

This system tackles drying with a multi-pronged approach — its powerful heat drying ensures clothes emerge fresh and damp-free, while the built-in UV sterilisation lamp eliminates germs for an extra layer of hygiene.

Integrated LED lights illuminate your laundry area, making sure you stop fumbling around in the dark. For ultimate convenience, the smart timer automatically shuts off the dryer after three hours, saving you electricity and money.

With a dropdown length of 1.3m and capable of holding up to 35kg of laundry, this rack will keep your clothes securely in place throughout the drying process.

IUIGA Automated Laundry Rack is priced at $679 from Shopee and Lazada

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APAC Smart Home AHX150 Electric Clothes Drying Rack, $499

This electric drying rack boasts a powerful heater that dries clothes quickly and efficiently, leaving them fresh and ready to wear in no time.

Choose from air drying for delicates, heating for everyday clothes, or a dedicated disinfection cycle that eliminates germs.

Also, no more over-drying or worrying about forgetting to turn it off - the automatic shut-off timer after two hours prevents overheating and saves you energy.

If you have kids around, you'd be glad to know that the AHX150 features built-in obstacle detection that automatically stops the rack if it bumps into anything.

Plus, integrated LED lights illuminate your laundry area, making it easy to see what you're doing, even in low-light conditions.

With a spacious drop-down length of 1.3 meters and a maximum load of 40kg, the AHX150 can handle your entire laundry load with ease. The extendable poles ensure your clothes stay securely in place throughout the drying process.

APAC Smart Home AHX150 Electric Clothes Drying Rack is priced at $499 from Shopee.

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