Favorite Dryer

[Chetlaham]

Fascinating design choice for the drum, I like it. All the US dryers I've seen have a solid drums, and the GE drum is only perforated in the back, so this stands out for me in a good way.

I think that you can switch off one of the two heaters in your dryer is a nice feature. The DDE5300BAL lets does the same thing the low/knits setting- decreasing heat input. The DDE5300BAL regular dry cycle offers up to 130 minutes of dry time, and when coupled with a 5000+ watt heater you could dry literally anything and any size load conceivable.

 

[DADoES]

All the US dryers I've seen have a solid drums

I think that you can switch off one of the two heaters in your dryer is a nice feature. The DDE5300BAL lets does the same thing the low/knits setting- decreasing heat input.

There are/were dryers on the US market with perforated drums. Early Hamilton, Frigidaire Filtrator. And of course all combination units from early to current.

F&P SmartLoad has two elements. One operates alone for low and medium temps, both for high.

 

[Chetlaham]

There are/were dryers on the US market with perforated drums. Early Hamilton, Frigidaire Filtrator. And of course all combination units from early to current.

F&P SmartLoad has two elements. One operates alone for low and medium temps, both for high.

How did those compare, what were the advantages in having a perforated drum?


I am envious of you again DADoES! Personally, I think the best dryer is one where you can regulate the output of the heating elements in addition to what temp the exhaust stat opens at. Add to that temperature modulation or swing reduction and you've got true clothing care IMO.