Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool EGD4400WQ | Whirlpool WGD4890XQ |
General Features
Dryers are divided into two categories, depending on the source of heat that they use during the operation. There are gas and electric units.
Whirlpool EGD4400WQ and Whirlpool WGD4890XQ use gas burner to create heat and they require a gas line hookup in your laundry room. This type of dryers turns out to be more cost-efficient during further usage. It dries clothes more quickly and it dissipates heat faster, so reducing the risk of wrinkling.
Clothes dryers have a wide capacity range and they come in compact, full-size and commercial designs.
Whirlpool EGD4400WQ with 6.5 cu. ft. capacity and Whirlpool WGD4890XQ with 6 cu. ft. capacity are full-size models (the category`s capacity ranges from 5.5 to 8 cu. ft.) that can easily accommodate large clothes items, like comforters or sleeping bags. They will definitely meet the needs of large families.
Depending on the type of the load, clothes dryers can be divided into top-load and front-load.
Front-load Whirlpool EGD4400WQ and Whirlpool WGD4890XQ are energy-efficient, powerful and economical. This type of dryers treats your clothes gentler, preserving their primary look for a longer period of time, and still consumes less energy, during the operation.
Technical Details
WGD4890XQ features a reversible door what means that the opening direction of the door can be easily changed with the help of a screwdriver. This feature provides you with more opportunities and allows to place a dryer on either side of the washer.
Clothes dryers are available in vented and ventless (condenser) types.
Whirlpool EGD4400WQ belongs to a vented type and it is a beneficial solution for private house owners. This type of appliances is more energy-efficient, but it should be installed near a window or wall, which may not be possible, if you live in a flat.
Whirlpool EGD4400WQ and Whirlpool WGD4890XQ come with leveling legs, so the height of dryers can be adjusted according to your needs, especially if you are going to build the units in. They are also beneficial for uneven floor.
Controls
Whirlpool EGD4400WQ and Whirlpool WGD4890XQ with rear control panels are convenient, easily accessible and user-friendly. You don`t need to bend over each time you check or change the settings.
General Features
Tumble dryers differ by type of usage and there are: residential and commercial models.
Whirlpool EGD4400WQ and Whirlpool WGD4890XQ refer to the residential type, what means that they are specially designed to fully meet the needs and requirements of modern customers. This type of dryers is convenient, functional, well-designed and easy-to-use.
Other Features
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Whirlpool EGD4400WQ | Whirlpool WGD4890XQ | |
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From $479 | From $509 | |
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Fuel Type
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Gas | Gas |
Color
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White | White |
Capacity (cu. ft.)
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6.5 | 6 |
Type
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Front Load | Front Load |
Energy Star
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Usage
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Residential | Residential |
Technical Details | ||
Reversible Door
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Venting Type
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Leveling Legs
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Drum Material
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Control Type
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Electro-Mechanical | Digital and Knobs |
Location of controls
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Rear | Rear |
Control Lock
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Cycle Features | ||
Steam Cycle
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Sensor Dry
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Temperature Settings
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3 | 3 |
Number of Cycles
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5 | 12 |
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Volts (V)
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115 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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15 | 30 |
Frequency (Hz)
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60 | |
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Stackable
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Dry Rack
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ADA Compliant
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Dimensions | ||
Width (inch)
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29 | 29 |
Height (inch)
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43 | 42.5 |
Depth (inch)
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27.75 | 25.5 |
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UPC
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883049159478 | 883049207735 |