Dryers Comparison
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GE DCVH485EKMS | GE DCCH485EKMS |
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 GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS 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.
GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS with 4 cu. ft. capacity are compact models (the capacity varies from 2 to 5.4 cu. ft.) and it will be a good choice for singles or small families. This type of dryers is an efficient space-saver and it will perfectly suit small houses or apartments.
Depending on the type of the load, clothes dryers can be divided into top-load and front-load.
Front-load GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS 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
DCVH485EKMS and DCCH485EKMS 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.
GE DCVH485EKMS 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.
GE DCCH485EKMS is included in a ventless (condenser) category. It will provide you with more flexibility and convenience, because this type of appliances doesn`t have external venting and so it can be installed in any part of a house or apartment.
GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS 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
GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS 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
GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS feature front control panels that will be a beneficial solution if you are going to build the unit in or if you are going to place it over the washer. Besides such panel location is better for people with disabilities (according to ADA standards).
General Features
Tumble dryers differ by type of usage and there are: residential and commercial models.
GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS 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
GE DCVH485EKMS and GE DCCH485EKMS are stackable, what means that they can be easily placed on the top of the washer, with the help of a stacking kit. This type of installation will help you to save space and make your laundry room look well-arranged and modern. But note that in order to make a laudry set, both appliances (washer and dryer) should be stackable.
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GE DCVH485EKMS | GE DCCH485EKMS | |
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From $870 | From $1015 | |
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Fuel Type
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Electric | Electric |
Color
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Silver | Silver |
Capacity (cu. ft.)
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4 | 4 |
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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Vented | Ventless |
Leveling Legs
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Moisture Sensor
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Drum Material
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Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital | Digital and Knobs |
Location of controls
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Front | Front |
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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5 | 5 |
Number of Cycles
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Multiple | 20 |
Timed Dry
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Delicate
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Cottons Cycle
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Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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240 | 240/208 |
Amps (A)
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15 | 30 |
Other Features | ||
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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23.5 | 23.5 |
Height (inch)
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33.38 | 33.38 |
Depth (inch)
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25.69 | 25.69 |
Approximate Shipping Weight
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103 | 110 |
Weight (lbs)
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95 | |
Warranty | ||
Labor Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | Limited 1-year entire appliance |
Parts Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | Limited 1-year entire appliance |
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UPC
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84691191261 | 84691229384 |