Dryers Comparison
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GE PTDS850GMWW | LG DLGX5171W |
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 PTDS850GMWW and LG DLGX5171W 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 PTDS850GMWW and LG DLGX5171W 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 GE PTDS850GMWW and LG DLGX5171W 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
DLGX5171W 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.
LG DLGX5171W 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
LG DLGX5171W 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.
LG DLGX5171W 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 PTDS850GMWW and LG DLGX5171W 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 PTDS850GMWW and LG DLGX5171W 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 PTDS850GMWW and LG DLGX5171W come 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 PTDS850GMWW | LG DLGX5171W | |
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From $989 | From $1187 | |
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Fuel Type
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Gas | Gas |
Color
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White | White |
Capacity (cu. ft.)
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7.3 | 7.3 |
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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Leveling Legs
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Drum Light
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Moisture Sensor
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Drum Material
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Stainless Steel | NeveRust Stainless Steel |
Quiet Package
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital and Knobs | 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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5 | 5 |
Number of Cycles
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Multiple | 14 |
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 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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28.5 | |
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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3-Way (Rear, Left, Bottom) | |
Dimensions | ||
Width (inch)
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27 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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45 | 45.38 |
Depth (inch)
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29 | 28.38 |
Approximate Shipping Weight
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150 | |
Weight (lbs)
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138 | |
Warranty | ||
Labor Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | |
Parts Warranty
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Limited 2-year entire appliance Limited 5-year drum/main electronic control panel | |
Miscellaneous | ||
UPC
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84691211242 | 48231012553 |