LG's DLGX6501V is the gas dryer I've recommended to everyone in my family, and after four weeks of systematic testing, that recommendation stands stronger than ever. The TurboSteam feature removes wrinkles in 10 minutes without a full wash cycle. Sensor dry actually stops the cycle when clothes are dry rather than running on a timer. And the 7.3 cu. ft. drum handles king comforters without complaint.
⚡ The Verdict
✔ Pros
- TurboSteam removes wrinkles in 10 minutes
- Sensor dry prevents over-drying — clothes last longer
- 7.3 cu. ft. drum handles king bedding easily
- Quiet for a gas dryer at 58 dBA
- EasyLoad door opens wide for king comforters
- ThinQ app remote start is genuinely useful
- Energy Star certified — lower operating cost than electric
✖ Cons
- Gas connection required — not everyone has one
- $1,149 is mid-high premium
- ThinQ app requires Wi-Fi setup that can be finicky
- Some plastic interior components feel cheap at this price
- Lint trap could be easier to clean
| Model | DLGX6501V |
|---|---|
| Type | Gas Dryer |
| Capacity | 7.3 cu. ft. |
| Noise | 58 dBA |
| Special Features | TurboSteam, Sensor Dry, SmartDiagnosis |
| Energy | Energy Star Certified |
| Width | 27 inches |
| MSRP | $1,149 |
Sensor Dry: This is the most underappreciated dryer feature. Timer-based drying over-dries clothes, breaking down fibers and causing shrinkage. Sensor dry stops the cycle when clothes reach the target moisture level. Over 4 weeks I never pulled out over-dried laundry. Clothes feel softer longer because they're not being thermally stressed past drying point.
TurboSteam: I tested this specifically against a garment steamer. A dress shirt that needed steaming took 8 minutes in the TurboSteam cycle. My handheld steamer took 6 minutes but required active effort. The LG wins on convenience — throw it in, walk away, pull out a wrinkle-free shirt.
Capacity: 7.3 cu. ft. handled a king comforter, king duvet cover, and two pillow shams in a single load. That's usually a two-trip affair with a standard dryer. If you have a king bed, this capacity is transformative for laundry day.
| Category | Weight | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying Performance | 35% | 9.2 | Sensor dry is excellent |
| Capacity | 20% | 9.3 | 7.3 cu. ft. handles anything |
| Features | 20% | 9.0 | TurboSteam is genuinely useful |
| Noise | 10% | 8.5 | 58 dBA — quiet for gas |
| Build Quality | 10% | 8.5 | Good but some plastic feels cheap |
| Value | 5% | 8.8 | $1,149 is fair for this feature set |