Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool WED5590VQ | Whirlpool WED4890XQ |
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.
Electric dryers Whirlpool WED5590VQ and Whirlpool WED4890XQ are affordable and easy to install. This type of appliances has a simpler mechanics and it is much easier to troubleshoot or repair. Besides electric models dry clothes more gentler, so preserving the primary look for longer time.
Clothes dryers have a wide capacity range and they come in compact, full-size and commercial designs.
Whirlpool WED5590VQ with 5.9 cu. ft. capacity and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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 WED5590VQ and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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
WED5590VQ and WED4890XQ feature reversible doors what means that the opening direction of the doors 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 WED5590VQ 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 WED5590VQ and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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.
Cycle Features
Whirlpool WED5590VQ includes a Sensor Dry option that helps to save time, energy and further costs. Inbuilt sensors define the moisture level of clothes and stop the cycle automatically, when they are dry.
Controls
Whirlpool WED5590VQ and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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 WED5590VQ and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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
Whirlpool WED5590VQ comes with a dry rack that will be a useful addition for people, who want to dry such items, like pillows, sweaters or sneakers. This accessory will help to preserve the primary look of your clothes for a longer period of time, providing a gentle dry, without tumbling.
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Whirlpool WED5590VQ | Whirlpool WED4890XQ | |
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From $521 | From $444 | |
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Fuel Type
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Electric | Electric |
Color
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White | White |
Capacity (cu. ft.)
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5.9 | 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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Moisture Sensor
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Drum Material
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Powder Coat | |
Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
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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240 | 240/208 |
Amps (A)
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30 | 30 |
Frequency (Hz)
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60 | |
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Stackable
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Dry Rack
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Extra Large Lint Filter
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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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42.5 | 42.5 |
Depth (inch)
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27.81 | 25.5 |
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UPC
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883049145471 | 883049207698 |