When it comes to energy efficiency, the most effective clothes dryer is the solar type: a backyard clothes line. Most of us, however, do not have the clothes pins, the yard, or the patience. We much prefer tossing a load of soggy clothes into a gas or electric dryer and tumbling them dry in less than an hour. In this section, you will find unbiased reports for making smart buying decisions, do-it-yourself help for installing a clothes dryer, and problem-solving tips for making repairs.