Dryers Comparison
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Maytag MGDC300XW | Whirlpool WGD4850XQ |
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.
Maytag MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ 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.
Maytag MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ with 7 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 Maytag MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ 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
MGDC300XW 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 MGDC300XW 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 MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ 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
Maytag MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ 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
Maytag MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ 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.
Maytag MGDC300XW and Whirlpool WGD4850XQ 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
Whirlpool WGD4850XQ comes with a dry rack that will be a useful addition for people, who want to dry such items, like pillows, sweaters or sneakers. This accessory will help to preserve the primary look of your clothes for a longer period of time, providing a gentle dry, without tumbling.
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Maytag MGDC300XW | Whirlpool WGD4850XQ | |
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From $593 | From $531 | |
General Features | ||
Fuel Type
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Gas | Gas |
Color
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White | White |
Capacity (cu. ft.)
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7 | 7 |
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 | 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 | Digital and Knobs |
Location of controls
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Rear | Rear |
Lint Screen Location
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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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4 | 4 |
Number of Cycles
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10 | 13 |
Timed Dry
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End of Cycle Signal
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Wrinkle Guard
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90 minute Wrinkle Prevent Option | Wrinkle Shield |
Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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120 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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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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29 | 29 |
Height (inch)
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43 | 43 |
Depth (inch)
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27.81 | 27.75 |
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UPC
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883049199153 | 883049228341 |