Dryers Comparison
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Kenmore 9031 | Kenmore 79272 |
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.
Kenmore 9031 and Kenmore 79272 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.
Kenmore 9031 and Kenmore 79272 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 Kenmore 9031 and Kenmore 79272 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
9031 and 79272 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.
Kenmore 79272 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.
Kenmore 9031 is included in a ventless (condenser) category. It will provide you with more flexibility and convenience, because this type of appliances doesn`t have external venting and so it can be installed in any part of a house or apartment.
Cycle Features
Kenmore 79272 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.
Kenmore 9031 and Kenmore 79272 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.
Other Features
Kenmore 9031 is stackable, what means that it can be easily placed on the top of the washer, with the help of a stacking kit. This type of installation will help you to save space and make your laundry room look well-arranged and modern. But note that in order to make a laudry set, both appliances (washer and dryer) should be stackable.
Kenmore 79272 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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Kenmore 9031 | Kenmore 79272 | |
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From $980 | From $1200 | |
General Features | ||
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 |
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Reversible Door
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Venting Type
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Ventless | Vented |
Drum Material
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Stainless Steel | |
Controls | ||
Control Type
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Digital | |
Cycle Features | ||
Steam Cycle
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Sensor Dry
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Number of Cycles
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10 | |
Normal
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End of Cycle Signal
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Delicate
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Heavy Duty
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Other Features | ||
Stackable
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Dry Rack
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Dimensions | ||
Width (inch)
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27 | 27 |
Height (inch)
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39 | 45.4 |
Depth (inch)
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30 | 28.9 |
Weight (lbs)
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126 | 137 |
Warranty | ||
Labor Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | Limited 1-year entire appliance |
Parts Warranty
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Limited 1-year entire appliance | Limited 1-year entire appliance |
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UPC
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719192813090 |