Major holiday weekends represent the most consistent opportunities for deep discounts. Memorial Day, Labor Day, and President’s Day are industry-standard windows for appliance promotions. During these periods, retailers like Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy compete aggressively, often bundling dryers with matching washers for additional savings. Black Friday remains the peak for "doorbuster" pricing, though many of these deals now extend throughout the entire month of November. For consumers who can wait, the end-of-year clearance sales in late December also offer significant price cuts as stores clear inventory for tax purposes.
The best time to buy a dryer is typically during major holiday weekends, the months of September and October, or when a current unit shows signs of impending failure. Because dryers are high-ticket appliances, timing a purchase around manufacturer cycles and retail promotional calendars can save consumers between 20% and 50% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
While timing the market is beneficial, consumers should also watch for "forced" timing. If a dryer begins making loud grinding noises, takes multiple cycles to dry a load, or emits a burning smell, waiting for a holiday sale may be counterproductive. In these cases, the best strategy is to look for "open-box" or floor models, which are available year-round at a discount.
Beyond holidays, the months of September and October are ideal for dryer shopping. Manufacturers generally debut their newest appliance technology during this window. To make room for the latest models on the showroom floor, retailers must move the previous year’s stock. These "last year" models are rarely obsolete in terms of technology—dryer innovation moves slowly—but they are often marked down significantly to ensure they do not occupy valuable floor space.