Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laundry drying inside of a tumble dryer. When it’s too cold and wet to dry laundry outside, a tumble dryer is your best friend.

High heat = heavy-duty drying. Use the “Regular” or “Heavy Duty” setting for sturdy items like towels and jeans. Medium heat = wrinkle-fighting. “Permanent Press” settings apply medium heat with a ...