Dryer setting
What dryer setting for bedding?
Use low or medium heat for most bedding. For comforters and large blankets, use a bulky or bedding dryer cycle if available, and keep drying until the fill is fully dry.
Reviewed June 10, 2026
Heat
Low or medium heat; bulky or bedding cycle for large items if available
Care-label caveats
- Bedding is a category, so the item care label matters more than a single rule.
- Do not overload the washer with sheets, blankets, and comforters together.
- Down, wool, silk, linen, waterproof mattress protectors, and weighted bedding need specific care; waterproof layers often limit heat and spin.
- Dry-clean-only bedding should not be machine washed.
FAQ
What dryer setting should I use for bedding?
Use low or medium heat for most bedding. For comforters and large blankets, use a bulky or bedding dryer cycle if available, and keep drying until the fill is fully dry.
What temperature should I dry bedding at?
Use low or medium heat; bulky or bedding cycle for large items if available. When the care label shows a different drying limit, follow the label.