Dryers Comparison
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Whirlpool WGD4890XQ | Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 |
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.
Whirlpool WGD4890XQ and Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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.
Whirlpool WGD4890XQ and Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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 Whirlpool WGD4890XQ and Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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
WGD4890XQ and DG60FA2 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.
Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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.
Whirlpool WGD4890XQ and Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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
Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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
Whirlpool WGD4890XQ and Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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 WGD4890XQ and Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 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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Whirlpool WGD4890XQ | Fisher & Paykel DG60FA2 | |
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From $509 | From $549 | |
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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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6 | 6 |
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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Leveling Legs
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Drum Material
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Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital and Knobs | Sensor Touch |
Location of controls
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Rear | Rear |
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Steam Cycle
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Sensor Dry
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Temperature Settings
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Number of Cycles
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12 | 9 |
Wrinkle Guard
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Energy | ||
Volts (V)
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120 | 120 |
Amps (A)
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30 | 15 |
Frequency (Hz)
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60 | |
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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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Dimensions | ||
Width (inch)
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29 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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42.5 | 36 |
Depth (inch)
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25.5 | 27 |
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UPC
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883049207735 |