Dryers Comparison
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GE GTDX300EMWS | Whirlpool WED4890XQ |
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 GTDX300EMWS and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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 GTDX300EMWS and Whirlpool WED4890XQ with 6 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 GTDX300EMWS and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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
GTDX300EMWS and WED4890XQ 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.
Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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.
Controls
GE GTDX300EMWS and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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.
GE GTDX300EMWS and Whirlpool WED4890XQ 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
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GE GTDX300EMWS | Whirlpool WED4890XQ | |
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From $489 | From $444 | |
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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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6 | 6 |
Type
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Front Load | Front Load |
Energy Star
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Usage
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Residential | Residential |
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Reversible Door
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Leveling Legs
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Moisture Sensor
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Drum Material
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DuraDrum | 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 |
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 | 3 |
Number of Cycles
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Multiple | 12 |
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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Volts (V)
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240 | 240/208 |
Amps (A)
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30 | |
Frequency (Hz)
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60 | |
Other Features | ||
Stackable
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Dry Rack
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ADA Compliant
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Exhaust Options
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4-Way (Rear, Right, Left and Bottom) | |
Dimensions | ||
Width (inch)
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27 | 29 |
Height (inch)
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42 | 42.5 |
Depth (inch)
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25.75 | 25.5 |
Approximate Shipping Weight
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110 | |
Weight (lbs)
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100 | |
Warranty | ||
Labor Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | |
Parts Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | |
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UPC
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84691226963 | 883049207698 |