{"id":1048,"date":"2022-09-29T16:09:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T20:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njairquality.com\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2022-09-29T16:09:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T20:09:58","slug":"what-are-my-clothes-dryer-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/what-are-my-clothes-dryer-options\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are My Clothes Dryer Options?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people buy their new dryer under duress when their old one breaks, and the repairman announces the bad news that the old dryer is no longer fixable. Under so-called normal use, clothes dryers commonly last about ten years. This ballpark estimate is dependent on several factors, namely, how often it is used, how large of a family contributes to each week\u2019s laundry load, and how often the dryer vent is professionally cleaned<\/a>. In other words, how well is the dryer taken care of by the owners especially when there are teens or outside help who utilize the dryer as well? Some new model dryers will have a beeper or light that will remind the user to clean out the dryer vent but if your washer is older these features will not be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interestingly, according to Consumer Reports<\/a> it is crucial that the washing machine used in conjunction with the dryer has an effective spinning element so that the clothes coming out of the washer are ready to be put in the dryer and not to overwork that machine. The washer\u2019s spinning cycle\u2019s purpose is to remove as much water as possible so that the dryer cycle will not be prolonged. Sometimes people blame the dryer for not drying the clothes in a timely fashion when the bigger issue is the fact that the clothes are coming out too wet from the washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a clothes dryer fails unexpectedly, there\nisn\u2019t much time to research different options. Some of us are familiar with the\nadage from an age-old compilation of the ethical teachings, \u201cWho is wise, he\nwho sees the future\u201d. No this is not emphasizing any prophetic talents but more\nof the practical side of life which in our subject translates into, if your\ndryer is ten years old or more you can expect it to break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A ten-year-old dryer is living on borrowed\ntime for a typical family with kids. Of course, if you are a couple with no\nfamily who travels extensively and don\u2019t use your dryer regularly you should\nexpect your dryer to exceed the life expectancy of other similar models. In\neither scenario, eventually there will come a time in most everyone\u2019s life when\nthey will be on the lookout for a new clothes dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever been tempted to buy a new dryer\nbefore your old one retires? This really is a good idea if you see a model that\nhas all the features you are looking for in a dryer with advantages that your\npresent dryer does not have. Appliance and department stores sometimes run\ngreat sales that can save you a few hundred dollars on the model you like\nexcept that your old dryer is still working. However, it might not be working\nat full capacity and not drying the clothes properly, yet you are not ready to\nremove it and throw it away. If you have some space in your garage like some\nsmart people who told me recently that they purchased a new dryer and put it in\ntheir garage to store until needed, it certainly pays to take advantage of a\ngood legitimate sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The smart couple written about above did just\nthat, they purchased a new dryer on sale and kept it in their garage until\nthere was no life left in their old model. Instead of panicking when your\ntrusted repairman gives you the bad news of the demise of your dryer, you can\ncall him with the good news that it is time for him to disconnect the old make\nroom for the new one. This peace of mind is a good example of a wise couple who\nsaw the future. They knew it was only a matter of time that they would have to\nsay goodbye to their old dryer and why should they have to settle for a new\nmodel that happens to be available the next day? Maybe the one they really\nwanted wouldn\u2019t be available for another four weeks especially with the\nlogistics shipping problems prevalent today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s zero in on a few types of dryers that\nare popular and readily available today whether you are a futuristic consumer (who\nplans for the surrender of their old drying appliance) or the frantic one who\nhas loads of wet laundry waiting to be dried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size of the room in which the dryer will\nbe standing will be the first determinant whether you will be purchasing full\nsize appliances or compact ones. If you are fortunate to be able to hook your\nclothes dryer to a gas line you may opt for this type of model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full-Sized\nDryers vs. Compact Dryers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are purchasing a washer and dryer\nsimultaneously there are many brands that have dryers that are paired with\nwashers. A typical full- sized dryer is twenty-seven inches wide and there are\nsome newer ones that go a couple of inches wider. There should be at least six\ninches of space behind the dryer for proper venting and most of these models\ncome with a one-year guarantee. (Speed Queen actually has a longer guarantee.)\nA gas model costs more initially than its electric counterpart but ultimately\nthe cost for operation becomes more for an electric model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The capacity of a full-size dryer is about\nnine cubic feet while a compact dryer is about four cubic feet. If you only\nhave room for a compact dryer, you will not have the option of gas power as\nthey only come in the electric model requiring a 240-volt hookup outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an apartment or condo dweller you\nmay not have a choice and you will have to go the compact dryer way. Without a\nseparate laundry room, you will need to make sure that wherever the faucets and\noutlets are that there is sufficient room for the dryer to fit into tight\nspaces such as the bathroom or under a counter. Make sure you note the\nmachine’s height before buying and compare it to the measurement under the\ncounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a very nice model of a duo washer and\ndryer that are attached one on top of the other. These types of combos are\ngreat for small places, but their height will come into question so make sure\nyou have enough headroom for them. It\u2019s similar to buying a refrigerator which\nmight have the right measurements from width to depth, but the height might not\nfit into your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voltage Use for Full Sized Dryers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A gas dryer uses a regular 120 Volt outlet and\nshould dry approximately fourteen to twenty-eight pounds of laundry in one hour.\n(Keep in mind that the accompanying washer must wring out the clothes\nefficiently because it will not be the dryer\u2019s fault if the clothes come into\nit dripping wet from the washer.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moisture Sensors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moisture sensors are a popular requested\noption in full size dryers. If the washer is at full capacity, a moisture\nsensor will add to the efficiency of the dryer. When putting the dryer on a\ntimed cycle, you risk either underestimating or overestimating the amount of\ntime needed to dry the load. Moisture\nsensors<\/a> work well for full loads only, otherwise you cannot<\/strong> be sure\nthat the laundry will actually touch the sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices of Full-Size Models<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When shopping for a full-sized clothes dryer, keep in mind what the capacity of the washer is. The capacity of the dryer\u2019s drum is larger than the capacity of a matching washer because as the wet laundry dries it expands so make sure that the washer and dryer are compatible. Prices vary with different makes and models where prices range from about four hundred to two thousand dollars. Some folks prefer the old-fashioned dials, and some prefer the newer push button models. Personally, from prior experience I opt for the old-fashioned dials simply because they tend to last longer. It\u2019s a pity to throw out a perfectly good dryer because the electric panel has burned out. Like dishwashers which offer the choice of both, the last dishwasher I purchased has a push button pad. As it has already surpassed the ten-year mark, my repairman advised that it would not pay to put in a new panel since it would be too costly. My regular cycle button does not work, and I must always use the heavy load one since that\u2019s the one that is still operative. I think it all depends on how meticulous you are with electronic panels. If you are the type that likes to wipe the panels or buttons often, I would advise against an electric touch pad since once these pads get too wet they begin to malfunction. You could buy or design a clear plastic cover to put over the panel to prevent moisture from getting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final\nWords<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A typical dryer purchase is usually done under\nduress when several wet loads are waiting impatiently for the next step in the\ncleaning process unless the purchase is being made by recent home purchasers.\nWhen buying a dryer under stress, folks will opt for the one that is most\nreadily available and with the quickest delivery. Wise consumers who are aware\nthat their dryer is on its last leg will begin looking for good buys before the\ndryer dies giving them much more options in pricing and models. Always make\nsure that your vents are clean to keep your dryer in good standing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most people buy their new dryer under duress when their old one breaks, and the repairman announces the bad news that the old dryer is no longer fixable. Under so-called normal use, clothes dryers commonly last about ten years. This ballpark estimate is dependent on several factors, namely, how often it is used, how large […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1048"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1053,"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1048\/revisions\/1053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njairquality.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}