For softer laundry and less static cling, dryer balls are a great reusable option. Here's how long they last, how to care for ...

Dryers are relatively simple machines. They have fewer parts than washers and generally chug along for a decade or so. But they still break down sometimes. Our 2023 survey data—reflecting the ...

Wool dryer balls generally last around 1,000 loads of laundry. Plastic or rubber dryer balls usually last only a year or two, making them less sustainable than wool alternatives. Wool dryer balls can ...