Spotlight: GE GFD65ESMVDS 7.8 Cu. Ft. Smart Steam Dryer — Sanitize, Wi-Fi & Vent Sensing, Factory Refurbished from $622
If yesterday's post about musty front-load washers hit close to home, here's the other half of the laundry pair worth a look this week: the GE GFD65ESMVDS, a 7.8 cu. ft. electric dryer in GE's Carbon Graphite finish. It's a full-featured, ENERGY STAR® certified smart dryer that normally lists around $1,500 CAD at the big-box stores. Right now we have it factory refurbished for $622 and open-box for $933.
What makes this dryer worth the spotlight
Serious capacity. At 7.8 cu. ft., this drum handles king-size comforters, a week's worth of family laundry, or that mountain of hockey gear without a second cycle. It pairs naturally with GE's 5.0 cu. ft. front-load washers, so whatever comes out of the washer goes in here in one go.
PowerSteam and Sanitize. The steam option relaxes wrinkles and refreshes clothes you've worn once but don't need to wash, and the Sanitize cycle uses high heat to reduce bacteria on bedding, towels and kids' clothes. Reduce Static and Wrinkle Care (extended tumble) round out the fabric-care features.
Sensor Dry with dual thermistors. Instead of running a fixed time, the dryer measures moisture and temperature and shuts off when the load is actually dry. That protects your clothes from over-drying and trims your hydro bill. Five dryness levels and five temperature settings let you dial it in for delicates or heavy denim.
Vent Sensing. This is the feature we'd point to first. The dryer monitors airflow through your vent and alerts you when it's restricted, so you find out about a clogged duct before it becomes a fire hazard or doubles your drying time. Given how often we see neglected vents, it's a real safety and efficiency win.
Wi-Fi via SmartHQ. Start a cycle, get an end-of-cycle notification on your phone, and let GE's remote diagnostics flag issues. Damp Alert tells you when clothes are ready to hang to avoid wrinkles.
Quiet-By-Design and flexible install. It's stackable, offers a reversible see-through door, an LED-lit drum, and a 24-hour Delay Dry. Twelve cycles include Quick Dry, Air Fluff and ecoDry.
Who it's for
Families with big laundry loads, anyone who's tired of running two cycles for one comforter, and homeowners who want a modern dryer that looks sharp in graphite without paying premium-brand prices. If you have (or plan to buy) a matching GE front-load washer, it stacks cleanly for a laundry closet.
The numbers
Here's how our pricing compares to the roughly $1,500 you'd pay new at a big-box retailer:
- Factory Refurbished — $622 (save about $878, or 58%). Inspected, repaired where needed, tested and cleaned to work like new. We have three in stock.
- Open Box – Scratch & Dent — $933 (save about $567, or 38%). A full-featured unit with minor cosmetic marks, typically on a side you'll never see once it's installed.
- New Box — $995 when available (save over $500 versus big-box).
Every unit is tested before it leaves our warehouse, and prices are in CAD with no surprises at checkout.
Good to know before you buy
The GFD65ESMVDS is 28" wide, 39.75" tall and 32" deep, and it's a vented electric dryer that requires a 240 V outlet. A power cord is not included, so grab a 4-prong cord if you don't already have one. If you're replacing an existing dryer, check out our measuring guide for what to check before delivery day.
Ready to upgrade your laundry room?
Refurbished units at this price move fast, and there's only one open-box unit on the floor. Shop the GE GFD65ESMVDS smart steam dryer now and choose the condition that fits your budget. Questions about stacking kits, delivery or matching washers? Reach out and we'll help you sort it out.