cycles and default temps

[gelaundry4ever]

Hello everybody, how are you guys today? I had a chat with the lg reps today about my concerns for the dryer temperature rating for each cycle. According to Rodney, extra low is 113 degrees, low is at 131 egrees, medium is 143 degrees, mid-high is 151 degrees, and high is 158 degrees. This is all in Fahrenheit and are more than likely estimates. I assume the normal cycle is around 143 degrees based on the tmp settings and is designed for sturdy fabrics like work clothes, corduroys, etc. I believe the lg has higher airflow to compensate for the lower temps.
According to GE, the normal cycle is around 135 degrees on high. Funny how the lg rates the normal cycle at a higher temp than GE and everybody else like whirlpool/maytag. Anybody notice this? At first, I thought medium heat for a normal cycle was too low when I used my mom's lg that matches her washer of the same brand. I was used to seeing the normal cycle on high heat. It's funny how lg's normal cycle temperature is much higher than GE's normal cycle on high heat. That may be a good thing. For example, If I had jeans that say dry on low heat, the least I would use is normal on lg. As a sidenote, I'd use the normal cycle to wash in cold or warm to preserve on color and integrity of fabric.

 

[vacerator]

Depends on

the modifiers selcted too. When I select say normal, or heavy duty with hot, then slect steam, it lowers the temp by one level.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

dryer cycle temp

Have you guys ever measured your dryer temp? Ever wondered why some dryers have the normal cycle set to medium heat yet rate the temps on the high side? GE's high heat for their normal cycle is about 135 degrees while lg's is about 143 degrees roughly 8 degrees higher in fahrenheit. Perhaps lg uses mor powerful heaters and motors in them. Funny how they do rate their temps at different degrees Fahrenheit. It does put out a decent amount of heat and their drums remind me of the duet/performance series by whirlpool/maytag.

 

[johnb300m]

I think different companies have different internal philosophies on fabric care and efficiency.

 

[roscoe62]

Electrolux 627EFMG

Was my latest mistake, the high temp is 130, that is max temp because it was classed as an energy efficient dryer. Reason dryer temp was lowered from 145 as a high temp was to compromise drying time by 10 -15 minutes to cut back on energy consumption.It took on average 90 minutes to dry a load of laundry, and I know of others who are experiencing the same thing with these newer machines that are also electric.Is it possible longer tumbling time(s) shorten fabric life?

This is what I found from this link;

https://www.energystar.gov/products/appliances/clothes_dryers

Low heat setting. Longer drying cycles on a low heat setting use less energy. When you purchase an ENERGY STAR certified clothes dryer, look in the informational materials shipped with the product for which cycle was tested for certification and how the dryer’s other cycles or settings may use more or less energy.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

shameful

That is shameful. I could see high heat being at 158 degrees. my lg would do better drying on the 41 minute cycle on normal cycle with medium heat at 143 degrees F. Even then, it always senses and may also extend the time based on moisture content.

 

[johnb300m]

Shameful?


As an engineer if I can reduce heat stress or energy consumption while keeping performance within a competitive range, then I get a good annual review.

There’s so much more to a design than just cranking UP the watts.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

...

How about increasing airflow? That wouldn't be so shameful.

 

[DADoES]

 
Jerome, special treat for you.

Small load of cleaning towels & cloths.  Regular cycle, Normal dryness level.  Stated target temperature in service documentation is 149°F/65°C.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

thanks.

thanks for the video.