Clothes come out better
Submitted by DadsGypsy -
7/11/2022
The dryer is much smaller than our old one, but we didn't have room for the larger model of condenser model dryer. It does a great job of drying soft and wrinkle-free without softeners. We are aware of keeping to slightly smaller loads, and it really doesn't take a lot more time that way. Mostly, we use the "my cycle" setting since almost everything we own needs low heat, even our bath towels. It's programmed to use low heat, dry, and extended tumble.
As for the cons, there is not a longer drain hose available for the condenser drain What person thought a 4-foot hose would be enough? It's nuts with all the different configurations in homes and apartments. It might work if you stack it and the drain is right behind it. We can't even reach our drain with the dryer bumped tight to the washer--not even if we added a pedestal to gain a few inches lift. Which is the other con. Take a look at most of the European models. There are all manner of hoses and lengths for other brands. So I'm stuck carrying the condenser tank through the house to the sink at the other end of the house after every load.
Again, we do like the dryer, but I wish GE would catch up to the other brands. Vented dryers aren't even legal in some parts of Europe because of the energy waste and the danger of vent fires. I know these products are rather new to many customers in the US.
I'm almost 70 and have mobility limitations. The dryer is very, very low. It needs the pedestal to reach ADA height. I can buy the pedestal, but the retailer that sells the dryer doesn't offer installation for that item. We cannot lift a 95-pound dryer and install it ourselves. To hire someone will cost as much or more than the pedestal. This doesn't affect how the dryer operates, but it is something we were not prepared to have to accommodate.
The conclusion is we love the dryer and how it handles the clothing. The laundry is softer and much less wrinkled. It's a new product for most US customers and there are still some things to iron out with accommodating the market.
Originally posted on www.ge.com
Yes, I recommend this product
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