Dryers Comparison

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GE PTDS650GMWT		Maytag MGDE500VW

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.

GE PTDS650GMWT and Maytag MGDE500VW 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.

GE PTDS650GMWT and Maytag MGDE500VW 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 PTDS650GMWT and Maytag MGDE500VW 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

PTDS650GMWT and MGDE500VW 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.

Maytag MGDE500VW 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 MGDE500VW 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

GE PTDS650GMWT and Maytag MGDE500VW 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 MGDE500VW 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 PTDS650GMWT and Maytag MGDE500VW 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

Maytag MGDE500VW is ADA compliant and it meets all the requirements and standards of Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). According to this law dryers should be front-load; the controls should be located at an accessible height (max. 48” and min. 15”); the controls must be operable with one hand and the required force shouldn`t be more, than 5 lbf.