"overall" things considered that is. I don't have gas (yet) but for now I have to buy electric which is expensive to operate even though my electric costs in my area are not bad. I still personally think WP/Kenmore still make the best dryers and the best design to dry clothes the fastest. I think the GE's are to cheaply made and the Frigidaires by Electrolux seem to cheaply made too but Whirlpool still seems to be making a better quality "partswise" dryer than its counterparts ? thoughts ? thanks ..
who makes the best dryer ?
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Greg, Thank GAWD for BEANO~!
I believe there was a thread a while back with a certain model of Whirlpool dryer that was rated very good.
Greg, Thank GAWD for BEANO~!
I believe there was a thread a while back with a certain model of Whirlpool dryer that was rated very good.
Why thank you Greg M
Just doing my part to uphold stability....
Just doing my part to uphold stability....
washertalk
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I don't know if propane is an option where you live. You might consider renting a 100 gallon tank to be placed outside. If you end up getting natural gas later you can easily convert your dryer back.
Whirlpool has been cranken the same design for like the last 40 years +. They must be good. Easy to repair if need be.
Whirlpool has been cranken the same design for like the last 40 years +. They must be good. Easy to repair if need be.
Greg, the WP dryers with the lint screen access on top of the cabinet are much better than the WP or Kenmore models iwth the lint screen inside the door. The top-lint access is teh "classic" WP design.
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Re: Greg, I Agree about the Whirlpool/Kenmore also, but:
Alternately, I would also look into either a new or 2nd Hand Maytag Dryer, that is actually a Maytag-Made Dryer, for both Electric and Gas Drying of Laundry.
I've got what I call the 2nd Generation of the First Maytag Neptune Washer and the Gas Dryer {without window} and my Dryer does a real good job at accurately Drying all Loads of Laundry, whether Smaller or Larger items.
There is still an Atlantis Dryer, that is similar to my Neptune Model that is one of the best Maytag's. I would also like to suggest to make sure and get in no matter which Brand/Model you select, that you get the Electronic Moisture Control Sensor Drying System.
I hope that this helps you with your decision. Good Luck, keep us posted as to which you end up with getting.
Peace and Regards, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Alternately, I would also look into either a new or 2nd Hand Maytag Dryer, that is actually a Maytag-Made Dryer, for both Electric and Gas Drying of Laundry.
I've got what I call the 2nd Generation of the First Maytag Neptune Washer and the Gas Dryer {without window} and my Dryer does a real good job at accurately Drying all Loads of Laundry, whether Smaller or Larger items.
There is still an Atlantis Dryer, that is similar to my Neptune Model that is one of the best Maytag's. I would also like to suggest to make sure and get in no matter which Brand/Model you select, that you get the Electronic Moisture Control Sensor Drying System.
I hope that this helps you with your decision. Good Luck, keep us posted as to which you end up with getting.
Peace and Regards, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Bob id agree
That time proven wp design, with top mount filter is hard to beat, large drum and the electric version dries very fast, a relative has twin to mine that is gas. we both really like them, we are people that like that drop down door as well to use as a shelf. The two i mentioned are the KA version, and neither has had a repair in over a decade. Money well spent. Hopefully the new ones are as well built. alr2903
That time proven wp design, with top mount filter is hard to beat, large drum and the electric version dries very fast, a relative has twin to mine that is gas. we both really like them, we are people that like that drop down door as well to use as a shelf. The two i mentioned are the KA version, and neither has had a repair in over a decade. Money well spent. Hopefully the new ones are as well built. alr2903
Well Greg sir, I think you just answered your own inquiry.
Dryers,
No door ever opens to more wrinkle free and unshrunken laundry than a Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Kitchenaid.
BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT I hate the stupid lint filter on top that drops dryer dust all over the top of the cabinet and then lining it up and feeding it back in without binding.
Norge made a great noisy dryer. Maytag took the best of all worlds and created the Neptune Atlantis?neptune and there's no crappy, cheesy lint filter that pulls out like the dip stick on your car. My Atlantis was a fabulous, capcious dryer with a cut away opening that made reaching inside easier than the fall down door of the Kenmore.
Kelly
No door ever opens to more wrinkle free and unshrunken laundry than a Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Kitchenaid.
BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT I hate the stupid lint filter on top that drops dryer dust all over the top of the cabinet and then lining it up and feeding it back in without binding.
Norge made a great noisy dryer. Maytag took the best of all worlds and created the Neptune Atlantis?neptune and there's no crappy, cheesy lint filter that pulls out like the dip stick on your car. My Atlantis was a fabulous, capcious dryer with a cut away opening that made reaching inside easier than the fall down door of the Kenmore.
Kelly
I'm partial to the Maytag dryer design. It seems that since they moved the lint screen from the rear of the drum to the front, they've kept that basic design and just made minute changes to it. We have the Neptune dryer with the electronic controls and LED readout, it's fantastic.
powerfin64
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count me in too..
Kenmore/Whirlpool are the best design, even if it does put a little lint dust on the top of the cabinet when you empty the filter, no biggie.
Rich
Kenmore/Whirlpool are the best design, even if it does put a little lint dust on the top of the cabinet when you empty the filter, no biggie.
Rich
maytagbear
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I have used several brands
of dryers, but have only owned Maytags.
My current Maytag, from 1997, is my favourite dryer of all time, so far.
Fast, quiet, gentle, effective. (With any luck, I'll find a partner like that!)
I never had a dryer with a drum light, until this one, and I will always have one with a drum light from now on.
I think I'd still buy a new Maytag dryer, though not the least bit certain about a Maytag washer.
My runner-up would be Whirlpool.
As for the gas-electric thing, I have always had gas heated dryers, and have had great results with them.
If you're only doing 1-3 loads of laundry a week, I don't think there might be a great difference in running cost. More than 3 or so loads a week, I'd go for gas, or propane.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
of dryers, but have only owned Maytags.
My current Maytag, from 1997, is my favourite dryer of all time, so far.
Fast, quiet, gentle, effective. (With any luck, I'll find a partner like that!)
I never had a dryer with a drum light, until this one, and I will always have one with a drum light from now on.
I think I'd still buy a new Maytag dryer, though not the least bit certain about a Maytag washer.
My runner-up would be Whirlpool.
As for the gas-electric thing, I have always had gas heated dryers, and have had great results with them.
If you're only doing 1-3 loads of laundry a week, I don't think there might be a great difference in running cost. More than 3 or so loads a week, I'd go for gas, or propane.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
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May I quote Bobby from the cartoon "KING OF THE HILL"
"Dad says Butane is a BASTARD GAS, GO PROPANE." HAHA'
But Kenmore and Whirlpool are the best dryers. Bulletproof as can be.
"Dad says Butane is a BASTARD GAS, GO PROPANE." HAHA'
But Kenmore and Whirlpool are the best dryers. Bulletproof as can be.
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May I quote Bobby from the cartoon "KING OF THE HILL"
"Dad says Butane is a BASTARD GAS, GO PROPANE." HAHA'
But Kenmore and Whirlpool are the best dryers. Bulletproof as can be.
"Dad says Butane is a BASTARD GAS, GO PROPANE." HAHA'
But Kenmore and Whirlpool are the best dryers. Bulletproof as can be.
cehalstead
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new dryer
I like my new Maytag (the last of the Dependable Care, but still available). The lint filter is in the door, and has the cutaway top for easier loading and unloading, three temps and two automatic and one timed dry cycles. I have the electric version, but I am sure the gas version is just the same except for the heat source. I agree that if you do minimal amounts of laundry, the electric version is probably best considering the cost of propane and installation, but if you do large amounts of laundry, go for the gas.
I like my new Maytag (the last of the Dependable Care, but still available). The lint filter is in the door, and has the cutaway top for easier loading and unloading, three temps and two automatic and one timed dry cycles. I have the electric version, but I am sure the gas version is just the same except for the heat source. I agree that if you do minimal amounts of laundry, the electric version is probably best considering the cost of propane and installation, but if you do large amounts of laundry, go for the gas.
Originally posted by appnut:
"Greg, the WP dryers with the lint screen access on top of the cabinet are much better than the WP or Kenmore models iwth the lint screen inside the door. The top-lint access is teh "classic" WP design."
Appnut, could you please elaborate. Being a connoisseur of fine dryer design, I am interested in what your conclusions are about the later (27") machines. I don't have experience with them, but the design looks like it has potential.
"Greg, the WP dryers with the lint screen access on top of the cabinet are much better than the WP or Kenmore models iwth the lint screen inside the door. The top-lint access is teh "classic" WP design."
Appnut, could you please elaborate. Being a connoisseur of fine dryer design, I am interested in what your conclusions are about the later (27") machines. I don't have experience with them, but the design looks like it has potential.
partscounterman
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The 27" Whirl/more dryer
It's not that this isn't a good design-in fact it is very similar to the Maytag design. The thing I have noticed is the 27" machine with the front filter seems to have a lot of motor burnout trouble. Would others who are in the field agree with me here?
I have this design machine. I got it from my landlord's other house and it had a burnt out motor when I got it. It was two years old when the motor went. I replaced the moter and it's been a fine dryer since. I would not purchase a new one however-would choose a top filter WP/KM or a Dependable care Maytag. Be careful or you will end up with an Amana-tag or a Norge-tag
It's not that this isn't a good design-in fact it is very similar to the Maytag design. The thing I have noticed is the 27" machine with the front filter seems to have a lot of motor burnout trouble. Would others who are in the field agree with me here?
I have this design machine. I got it from my landlord's other house and it had a burnt out motor when I got it. It was two years old when the motor went. I replaced the moter and it's been a fine dryer since. I would not purchase a new one however-would choose a top filter WP/KM or a Dependable care Maytag. Be careful or you will end up with an Amana-tag or a Norge-tag
whirlcool
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We love our 93' Whirlpool electric dryer. It really dries the clothes quickly and relatively wrinkle free. Ours has never had a service call or breakdown. And it's been moved around the country a few times since we first bought it.
When we vacuum the kitchen floor, we just use the small round brush tool to vacuum the dust off the top of the machine.
When we vacuum the kitchen floor, we just use the small round brush tool to vacuum the dust off the top of the machine.
My favorite dryer of all time was the Frigidaire Wide Mouth Dryer that matched my 1-18 washer. I will agree, however, that the best dryers these days are the WP/KM/KA machines.
question for partscounterman from above
quoting partscounterman from above, he said "I would not purchase a new one however-would choose a top filter WP/KM or a Dependable care Maytag. Be careful or you will end up with an Amana-tag or a Norge-tag" ............ so my question is how can you tell the difference between a "dependable care -tag" vs a "norge/amana -tag" AND why do you feel the way you do about one vs the other .......... ? (thanks)
quoting partscounterman from above, he said "I would not purchase a new one however-would choose a top filter WP/KM or a Dependable care Maytag. Be careful or you will end up with an Amana-tag or a Norge-tag" ............ so my question is how can you tell the difference between a "dependable care -tag" vs a "norge/amana -tag" AND why do you feel the way you do about one vs the other .......... ? (thanks)
partscounterman
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Shucks, that's easy!
The real Newton, Iowa built Maytag Dryers will have the door that folds down over the top (like the Neptune machines)
The Norgetags have a flat panel door that is NOT reversable.
The Amanatags have a flat panel door that is reversable, but does not "fold" over to the top panel.
Here is a link to Maytag's Commercial Website. All the dryers offered for commercial use are "real" Maytags-so just look for a similar door configuration and you will get a real Maytag.
I think the fact that Maytag never slapped a coinbox on either the Norgetag or the Amanatag shows us what they REALLY think of those machines.
I'm still waiting to see a Shredtag (giggles)
http://www.commercial.maytag.com/cm...seBVCookie=Yes&category=Products&domain=DRYER
The real Newton, Iowa built Maytag Dryers will have the door that folds down over the top (like the Neptune machines)
The Norgetags have a flat panel door that is NOT reversable.
The Amanatags have a flat panel door that is reversable, but does not "fold" over to the top panel.
Here is a link to Maytag's Commercial Website. All the dryers offered for commercial use are "real" Maytags-so just look for a similar door configuration and you will get a real Maytag.
I think the fact that Maytag never slapped a coinbox on either the Norgetag or the Amanatag shows us what they REALLY think of those machines.
I'm still waiting to see a Shredtag (giggles)
http://www.commercial.maytag.com/cm...seBVCookie=Yes&category=Products&domain=DRYER
angus
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What about the new Speed Queen?
Kenmores
My folks had a late '93 Kenmore dryer with the lint screen on top, and it was the best dryer we have ever had. The thermostat went bad and my father, being a typical American consumer, had it crushed, rather than repair it. He replaced it in 2003? with a new Kenmore with the lint screen in the front. The new dryer was so slow and inconsistent that I could hardly stand to use it. Also, the interior light never worked right. My folks just had the '93 Kenmore DD and the new dryer junked when they replaced both of them with new GE front loaders. Some folks just never learn, mine go from good to bad to worse!
Dave
My folks had a late '93 Kenmore dryer with the lint screen on top, and it was the best dryer we have ever had. The thermostat went bad and my father, being a typical American consumer, had it crushed, rather than repair it. He replaced it in 2003? with a new Kenmore with the lint screen in the front. The new dryer was so slow and inconsistent that I could hardly stand to use it. Also, the interior light never worked right. My folks just had the '93 Kenmore DD and the new dryer junked when they replaced both of them with new GE front loaders. Some folks just never learn, mine go from good to bad to worse!
Dave
irishwashguy
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I would have to say---
The best dryer that i have ever had was my Maytag hands down.Even My Miele dryer is a bugger sometimes. The Maytag always dryed everything all of the way though. I especially like the Halo of Heat like the one that I grew up with. Nothing would kill that thing. Even with the filter in the back, it was the best dryer that they ever made, with the dependable care a close second. I could dry a load in my Neptune Dryer in about 40 minutes. They are great!! I would say Speed Queen in 3rd, followed by the WP/Kenmore. The New Bosch dryers are, as i am told, also really good, the Nexx series. My 2.888889999 and three fourths of a cent.
The best dryer that i have ever had was my Maytag hands down.Even My Miele dryer is a bugger sometimes. The Maytag always dryed everything all of the way though. I especially like the Halo of Heat like the one that I grew up with. Nothing would kill that thing. Even with the filter in the back, it was the best dryer that they ever made, with the dependable care a close second. I could dry a load in my Neptune Dryer in about 40 minutes. They are great!! I would say Speed Queen in 3rd, followed by the WP/Kenmore. The New Bosch dryers are, as i am told, also really good, the Nexx series. My 2.888889999 and three fourths of a cent.
Best dryer
I bought a WP Duet pair back in May, and the dryer (as well as the washer) is the best I've ever owned. I don't know what washer you have-the Duet dryer is huge inside, and would be overkill if you have a standard-size washer (the Duet washer holds about 20 lb. of wash). It has the filter below the door opening, which I personally prefer to the traditional WP cabinet-top filter. Note that the Duet relies on higher airflow rather than higher temperature to do its work, which is better for the fabrics. It uses electronic moisture sensing.
I bought a WP Duet pair back in May, and the dryer (as well as the washer) is the best I've ever owned. I don't know what washer you have-the Duet dryer is huge inside, and would be overkill if you have a standard-size washer (the Duet washer holds about 20 lb. of wash). It has the filter below the door opening, which I personally prefer to the traditional WP cabinet-top filter. Note that the Duet relies on higher airflow rather than higher temperature to do its work, which is better for the fabrics. It uses electronic moisture sensing.
Fisher & Paykel's topload dryer also operates with lower temps and higher airflow ... so they say. I've not checked the exhaust temp directly, but I once placed an instant-read kitchen thermometer in the lint bucket and got a reading of about 122°F on either regular or denim cycle (I don't recall which).
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