Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool WED5500XW | Maytag MEDX550XW |
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 WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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 WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW with 7.4 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 WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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
MEDX550XW 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 WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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.
Whirlpool WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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 WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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
Whirlpool WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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 WED5500XW and Maytag MEDX550XW 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 WED5500XW | Maytag MEDX550XW | |
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From $687 | From $652 | |
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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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7.4 | 7.4 |
Type
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Front Load | Front Load |
Series
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Cabrio | Bravos X |
Energy Star
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Usage
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Residential | Residential |
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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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Powder Coat | Powder Coat |
Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital and Knobs | Digital and Knobs |
Location of controls
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Rear | Rear |
Lint Screen Location
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Door | Front |
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Steam Cycle
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Sensor Dry
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Temperature Settings
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4 | 4 |
Number of Cycles
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9 | 10 |
Timed Dry
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End of Cycle Signal
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Wrinkle Guard
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Wrinkle Shield Plus Feature | 90 minute Wrinkle Prevent Option |
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Volts (V)
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240 | 240/208 |
Amps (A)
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30 | 30 |
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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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27 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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43.5 | 43 |
Depth (inch)
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29.5 | 29.25 |
Weight (lbs)
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131 | |
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UPC
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883049199917 | 883049199085 |