COSTWAY 1.5 cu. ft Electric Tumble Dryer
- Dryer
- Stainless Steel
- 1
- Sliver
A workable small-space dryer for light, frequent loads, with the tradeoff that support after a failure has been inconsistent for some buyers.
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How it ranks among the 13 dryers we track
4.2★ across 110 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
110 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Compact 1.5 cu ft electric tumble dryer with stainless steel tub, 850W heating element, and four drying modes (cool, warm, anti-wrinkle, hot). Built for apartments, dorms and RVs where a full-size dryer will not fit.
This is a ventless-capable countertop-size unit, not a stackable full-capacity dryer, so cycle times run long and loads need to stay small to dry evenly. The stainless tub adds some durability over the plastic-drum machines in this class, but buyers should budget for post-sale support gaps if something breaks. It works better as a supplement to line-drying than as a stand-in for a full-size dryer.
- 850W stainless-tub tumble dryer
- Four modes: cool, warm, anti-wrinkle, hot
- Wall or rack mountable, 37.3 lbs
- Cool mode runs 0-20 minutes for touch-ups
Who it's for
Renters, dorm residents, and RV owners who need to dry a few towels or a couple of outfits without hookups for a vented dryer. Not for households doing regular full loads of laundry, since the drum is sized for spot drying rather than a family's weekly wash.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners describe it as quiet enough to run while sleeping and effective on small loads like towels and t-shirts in 30-45 minutes. The main complaint is customer service: one buyer reported a belt failure a few months in and got no useful response from Costway after opening a support ticket.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dries small loads without a vented hookup
- Stainless tub holds up under repeated use
- Runs quiet enough for overnight cycles
- Real capacity is smaller than the advertised 10 lbs
- Support was unresponsive for at least one belt failure
- Best for spot loads, not full laundry
Performance notes
The 850W heating element and four selectable modes let you match heat to fabric, from a 20-minute cool cycle to a 200-minute hot cycle for bulkier items. Reviewers who timed it found it holds close to spec, running at roughly 850 watts after an initial startup spike near 1,100 watts. Capacity is closer to 5-6 lbs of mixed laundry in practice rather than the advertised 10 lbs, so small, frequent loads dry faster and more evenly than one large load.
Specifications
| Brand | Costway |
|---|---|
| Model | VD-23598EP |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 37 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.5 × 24 × 16.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Sliver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 x cloth dryer, 2x hanging bracket, 2xPlastic spacers, 1x Exhaust connector, 4x 12mm long screws, 4x 25mm long screws,1x instruction |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 6 months |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Freestanding |
| Item Type Name | Electric Tumble Dryer |
| Access Location | Front Load |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dryers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSTWAY 1.5 cu. ft Electric Tumble DryerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 110 | 3.9 / 5 |
| 2.6 cu. ft. White Compact Electric DryerMagic Chef | 4.2 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Westland WDV2200XCD Washer/dryer Vented White SplendidWestland | 4.2 / 5 | 194 | 4.0 / 5 |
| AMANA NED4655EW 6.5 cu. ft. Front Load Electric Dryer with 11 Drying CyclesAmana | 4.4 / 5 | 87 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Auertech 12lbs Portable Dryer for Apartment LaundryAuertech | 4.3 / 5 | 225 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Costway VD-23598EP
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Costway VD-23598EP need to be vented outside?
It can run ventless using the cool/air modes, though the box includes an exhaust connector for venting if you have somewhere to route it.
How much laundry can the Costway VD-23598EP actually dry per load?
Amazon lists a 10 lb capacity, but owners who timed cycles found 5-6 lbs of mixed laundry, roughly a couple of towels or a few shirts, is the realistic per-load limit.
Is the Costway VD-23598EP quiet enough to run at night?
Multiple reviewers specifically noted it is quiet enough not to disrupt sleep or conversation nearby.