Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool MDG17PDAWW | Samsung DV5451AGW |
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 Samsung DV5451AGW 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 Samsung DV5451AGW 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 Samsung DV5451AGW 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
DV5451AGW 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.
Samsung DV5451AGW 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.
Samsung DV5451AGW 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
Samsung DV5451AGW includes 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.
Samsung DV5451AGW 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
Samsung DV5451AGW 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.
Samsung DV5451AGW 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 | Samsung DV5451AGW | |
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From $875 | From $790 | |
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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 |
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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Leveling Legs
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Moisture Sensor
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Electro-Mechanical | Digital and Knobs |
Location of controls
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Rear | |
Control Lock
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Steam Cycle
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Sensor Dry
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Temperature Settings
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4 | |
Number of Cycles
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11 | |
Normal
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Volts (V)
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240 | 240 |
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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45.25 | 46 |
Depth (inch)
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29.25 | 29.63 |
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UPC
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883049046358 | 036725560284 |