LG Dryer DLEX4200B

[qsd-dan]

Interesting, thanks for posting. I knew someone had to have figure out design like that.

There are 2 Electrolux dryer designs that I could find on the internet. One had a sensor mounted in lower rear bulkhead.



The newer one uses 3D Sense Technology, whatever that is. I can't find any more information on how it works but it's supposed to superior to standard connectivity sensors and penetrate into the fabrics for better accuracy.

 

[DADoES]

 
Am I correctly recalling a Kenmore design that had the sensor bars as three strips on the middle circumference of the drum between the three baffles?

 

[qsd-dan]

"Am I correctly recalling a Kenmore design that had the sensor bars as three strips on the middle circumference of the drum between the three baffles?"

Yes, the pre 66/67 designs used a smaller drum about the size of a Maytag HOH and had sensor bars in the path of fabrics. Some models even had various degrees of moisture sensing that was adjustable which was a great idea with everyone having a different opinion what "dry" is. Too bad Whirlpool didn't find a way to adopted that into the newer design.

 

[henene4]

ELux has switched some of its EU and US models from conductivity sensing over to capacitive sensing.

You know those capacitive touch buttons on many appliances?
Basically that, just adapted for moisture sensing.

We just bought a new AEG dryer for my boyfriends place and it has NO metal sensor bars.
Still senses perfectly.

 

[maytag85]

I just prefer thermostatic auto dry. My Maytag DE806 (essentially a DE407 with the fluorescent light in place of the neon pilot light) seems to be fairly accurate, though I am trying to figure out a way to add dual temperatures with the 407 timer. While moisture sensors can be more accurate, can be a headache when they stop working since electronics degrade with time.