Dryers Comparison
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GE GTDN500EMWS | GE GTDP490EDWS |
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 GE GTDN500EMWS and GE GTDP490EDWS 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.
GE GTDN500EMWS and GE GTDP490EDWS 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 GE GTDN500EMWS and GE GTDP490EDWS 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
GTDN500EMWS 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.
GE GTDN500EMWS 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.
Cycle Features
GE GTDN500EMWS 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
GE GTDN500EMWS 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.
GE GTDN500EMWS and GE GTDP490EDWS 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
GE GTDP490EDWS 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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GE GTDN500EMWS | GE GTDP490EDWS | |
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From $547 | From $550 | |
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Fuel Type
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Electric | Electric |
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 |
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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Moisture Sensor
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Drum Material
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Stainless Steel | DuraDrum |
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 | |
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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Multiple | 13 |
Timed Dry
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End of Cycle Signal
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Delicate
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Cottons Cycle
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Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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240/208 | 240 |
Amps (A)
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30 | |
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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Exhaust Options
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4-Way (Rear, Right, Left and Bottom) | 3-Way (Rear, Left, Bottom) |
Dimensions | ||
Width (inch)
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27 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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42 | 42 |
Depth (inch)
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28.25 | 28.25 |
Approximate Shipping Weight
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119 | |
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UPC
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84691227021 | 84691246176 |