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You can compare 17 models from 13 brands in nine categories such as warranty, capacity, noise level, & cost.
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This brand is a part of the Chinese company Hisense and the dryers can be purchased through Best Buy in the USA. The units feature brushless motors for quieter operation and a "soft drum" to provide enhanced air flow with even and gentle drying. Their butterfly drying uses unique paddles inside the drum to tumble the clothes in a figure eight pattern to prevent the clothes from bundling. This leads to a reduced need to reverse the drum rotation. This saves the motor and the belt from any unnecessary strain and your clothes from creasing. They feature durable stainless steel drums and Sensi Dry moisture sensing to save energy. The T208HW model has a 4.1 ft3 capacity with ten different programs while the T411HSW model has a 5.1 ft3 capacity with sixteen programs and the units are backed by a pretty good guarantee.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased at The Home Depot as well as on Amazon but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The BDFH44M model has a 4.4 ft3 capacity with 16 programmed cycles to choose from as well as sensor dry technology which senses the actual moisture level in the clothes and adjusts the dryer heat accordingly. The units have a durable stainless steel drum which resists rust and they are relatively inexpensive compared to other brands.
These dryers are made in Germany and the brand is a part of ARCELIK A.S. The brand can be purchased on Amazon and is backed by a pretty good guarantee. The DHP24400W dryer has a 4.1 cubic foot capacity and features a durable stainless steel drum. They are relatively quiet in operation with a 65 decibel noise rating. The units are stackable and feature sixteen different programs but they do not have self cleaning condensers or smart sensors. The DHP24404W model has a slightly larger capacity of 4.5 cubic feet.
This brand can be purchased directly through their website or through many authorized appliance dealers but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The 500 Series offers stackable units that use environmentally friendly R290 refrigerant but they do not use smart sensors. They feature self cleaning condenser technology which rinses the condenser coil after every cycle to maintain top performance. The units are Wi-Fi enabled for control and alerts through their Home Connect smartphone app. The units have a relatively small 3.95 ft3 capacity.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased directly through their website or through their Amazon store but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The FLD-5CWHP dryer has a 4.4 cubic foot capacity with 16 programs and smart sensor drying technology for energy savings. The units are stackable but have a zinc coated drum instead of the more durable stainless steel used by many brands. The units are relatively inexpensive when compared to the other brands.
The DLHC1455W heat pump clothes dryer has a 4.2 cubic foot capacity with a durable stainless steel drum and an auto cleaning condenser to keep the unit working efficiently. They feature inverter drive for quiet and efficient operation as well as moisture sensing and fourteen different programs for drying the different fabrics. The units are Wi-Fi enabled and work with Google and Alexa as well as the ThinQ smart system. They provide energy monitoring as well as smart diagnosis of problems and remote start and monitoring of the unit. They can be purchased directly through their website or Amazon and they are reasonably priced but their guarantee is not as good as some brands.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The MLE25H7BWW model has a 4.4 ft3 capacity with their dry smart technology which senses the actual moisture level in the clothes and adjusts the dryer heat accordingly. The units have a durable stainless steel drum which resists rust and they are relatively inexpensive compared to other brands.
These dryers are made in Germany and are available at Lowe's home improvement stores or their authorized appliance dealers. The units feature inverter drive motors for quiet and efficient operation and have a washable filter to keep the condenser clean. The units have fragrance dispensers to make the clothes smell good and they have ten different programs to match the fabric. The units can be controlled through the Miele@home app and they are stackable for saving space. The TXD160WP is a basic unit while the TXI680WP and TXR860WP models have steam finishing.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased online from various retailers as well as their website and Amazon store. The DV25B6900HW/A2 dryers have a four cubic foot capacity and feature smart controls. The units can be controlled through the SmartThings app as well as with voice commands from Alexa, Google, and Bixby. They use moisture sensing controls for energy savings and feature a durable stainless steel drum but they do not have self cleaning condenser technology. The units are stackable and relatively inexpensive compared to other brands but their guarantee is not as good.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The DDF-100ALBM model has a 4.4 ft3 capacity with 11 sensor dry cycles which sense the actual moisture level in the clothes and adjusts the dryer heat accordingly. The units have an aluminized steel drum which is less durable than brands that use stainless steel. They feature inverter drive for quiet and efficient operation and an auto cleaning condenser to keep the unit working efficiently.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The TDF-125ALBM model has a 4.4 ft3 capacity with 12 sensor dry cycles which sense the actual moisture level in the clothes and adjusts the dryer heat accordingly. The units have an aluminized steel drum which is less durable than brands that use stainless steel. The units are relatively loud when operating with a noise level that is roughly equivalent to a vacuum sweeper. They are stackable to save space but the units are relatively expensive considering their lack of features.
This brand offers dryers with digital controls and durable stainless steel drums. They can be purchased on Amazon or through a very limited appliance dealer network. They feature an easily removable condensate tank so that no continuous drain is required and the units are stackable but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The LD2444 model is made in the USA and has a 4.4 cubic foot capacity while the SLD242W model is made in Europe for the European market. The units are relatively expensive compared to other brands considering their lack of features.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The HDF-100ALBM model has a 4.4 ft3 capacity with 16 sensor dry cycles which sense the actual moisture level in the clothes and adjusts the dryer heat accordingly. The units have an aluminized steel drum which is less durable than brands that use stainless steel. The units are relatively loud when operating with a noise level that is roughly equivalent to a vacuum sweeper. They are stackable to save space but the units are relatively expensive considering their lack of features.
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