Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool WGD5600XW | Maytag MDG17PRAWW |
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 WGD5600XW and Maytag MDG17PRAWW 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 WGD5600XW and Maytag MDG17PRAWW 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 WGD5600XW and Maytag MDG17PRAWW 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
Clothes dryers are available in vented and ventless (condenser) types.
Whirlpool WGD5600XW 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 WGD5600XW comes with leveling legs, so the height of a dryer can be adjusted according to your needs, especially if you are going to build the unit in. They are also beneficial for uneven floor.
Cycle Features
Whirlpool WGD5600XW 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 WGD5600XW with rear control panel is 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 WGD5600XW refers to the residential type, what means that it is 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.
Maytag MDG17PRAWW belongs to the commercial type and it will be ideal for schools, laundromats, hospitals, apartment blocks, holiday complexes, etc. This type of dryers is designed to be more resistant, capacious, energy-efficient and durable.
Other Features
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Whirlpool WGD5600XW | Maytag MDG17PRAWW | |
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From $750 | From $887 | |
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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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7.4 | 7.4 |
Type
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Front Load | Front Load |
Series
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Energy Star
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Usage
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Residential | Commercial |
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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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Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital and Knobs | Electro-Mechanical |
Location of controls
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Rear | |
Lint Screen Location
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Door | |
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 | |
Number of Cycles
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8 | |
Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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120 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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15 | 15 |
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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27 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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43.5 | 43 |
Depth (inch)
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29.5 | 29.25 |
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UPC
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883049200156 |