Dryers Comparison

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Whirlpool WED4800XQ		Maytag MEDB850YW

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 WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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 WED4800XQ with 7 cu. ft. capacity and Maytag MEDB850YW with 7.3 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 WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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

WED4800XQ and MEDB850YW feature reversible doors what means that the opening direction of the doors 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 WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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 WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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 MEDB850YW 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.

Whirlpool WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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 WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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 WED4800XQ and Maytag MEDB850YW 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.

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