Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool MDG17PDAWW | Maytag MGDX500XW |
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 MDG17PDAWW and Maytag MGDX500XW 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 MDG17PDAWW and Maytag MGDX500XW 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 MDG17PDAWW and Maytag MGDX500XW 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
MGDX500XW 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.
Maytag MGDX500XW 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.
Maytag MGDX500XW 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
Maytag MGDX500XW 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
Maytag MGDX500XW 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.
Maytag MGDX500XW 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.
Whirlpool MDG17PDAWW 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 MDG17PDAWW | Maytag MGDX500XW | |
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From $875 | From $756 | |
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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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Commercial | Residential |
Technical Details | ||
Reversible Door
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Venting Type
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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 | |
Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Electro-Mechanical | Electro-Mechanical |
Location of controls
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Rear | |
Lint Screen Location
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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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Number of Cycles
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Timed Dry
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Normal
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End of Cycle Signal
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Delicate
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Wrinkle Guard
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90 minute Wrinkle Prevent Option | |
Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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240 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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30 | 15 |
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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27 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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45.25 | 43 |
Depth (inch)
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29.25 | 29.25 |
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UPC
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883049046358 | 883049199160 |