Dryers Comparison
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Maytag MGDB850WB | Whirlpool WGD7800XB |
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.
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB 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.
Maytag MGDB850WB with 7.3 cu. ft. capacity and Whirlpool WGD7800XB with 7.6 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 Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB 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
MGDB850WB and WGD7800XB 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.
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB belong to a vented type and they will be 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.
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB 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
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB include a Steam Cycle that will be beneficial for busy people, families with small kids or pets. Due to the usage of high temperatures this feature eliminates odors and different types of bacteria from your clothes. Steam also penetrates and moistens your outerwear, making it softer, reducing wrinkles and static.
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB include 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
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB 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.
Maytag MGDB850WB and Whirlpool WGD7800XB 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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Maytag MGDB850WB | Whirlpool WGD7800XB | |
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From $948 | From $986 | |
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Fuel Type
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Gas | Gas |
Color
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Black | Black |
Capacity (cu. ft.)
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7.3 | 7.6 |
Type
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Front Load | Front Load |
Series
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Bravos | Cabrio |
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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Vented | Vented |
Leveling Legs
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Drum Light
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Moisture Sensor
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Drum Material
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Painted Steel Drum | |
Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital | Digital and Knobs |
Location of controls
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Rear | Rear |
Lint Screen Location
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Control Lock
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Steam Cycle
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Sensor Dry
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Temperature Settings
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5 | 5 |
Number of Cycles
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9 | 11 |
Timed Dry
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Normal
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End of Cycle Signal
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Delicate
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Heavy Duty
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Wrinkle Guard
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Wrinkle Prevent Plus | |
Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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120 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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10 | 15 |
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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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43.5 | 44 |
Depth (inch)
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29.25 | 29.25 |
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UPC
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883049179339 | 883049202372 |