chiang 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Hi I need review on using dryer, currently looking at 2 model brandt - em 102k basic - 5kg - manual $599 f&P ed 56 -5 kg - auto sensor $ 638 need your feedback on using dryer , esp these 2 models. Currenly I am thinking of either a wall mount or stack on top of my current model. I know dryer is a electric sucker but my current place no morning nor afternoon sun. thanks for your time n feedback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babytan 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) consider using city gas? duno they still have the bundle promotion..think $600++ (cant remb exact) i didnt get city gas dryer becos i cant wall mount cos no space and current washer is top load. that time dun have the promotion leh..but gas definately cheaper than electricity.. i considered ED 56 before, shop quote me $560 nia. good thing is that got auto sensor eventually brought an electrolux (manual)..reason being dun like the look of ED 56 we are not heavy user of dryer, at the most once a week nia, more likely used to dry bedsheet and comfortable..so a basic model should be good enough..sumore i 1st time user..kekeke think largely depend on your personal preference Edited July 18, 2008 by babytan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiang 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 i give up on city gas already hahahahahhaha, long story short, flat designer dun live in hdb and hdb dun talk to city gas, hahahahahhaha btw i was told of the clothes in dryer got smell , is it true ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babytan 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2008 btw i was told of the clothes in dryer got smell , is it true ? did not happen to me..not sure about others though..used few times liao.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Is a 6kg load capacity dryer enough for the biggest items in the household such as mattress cover and full curtains? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violet Jen 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Preferably 8kg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Okay thanks Jen. Preferably 8kg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 i'm using a 5kg load dryer no problem to dry a load of mattress protector + besheet + thermal blanket usually the dryer should be half the load of the washer i.e. if 10kg washer then 5kg dryer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks Apple, that means 6kg is still usable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babytan 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 can la, mine also 5kg nia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks Apple, that means 6kg is still usable. if you notice, all the washer + dryer in the market the washer load is always double that of the dryer so if you washer is 8kg, then a 5kg dryer is more than enough liao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w2h 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 i give up on city gas already hahahahahhaha, long story short, flat designer dun live in hdb and hdb dun talk to city gas, hahahahahhaha btw i was told of the clothes in dryer got smell , is it true ? i've been using dryer for past 5 yrs. one of those appliances that i've no regrets buying. save time and energy (though burnt a little on the pocket). for the smell: it depends. if the load of clothes is of the different cloth quality, when dryer finished cycle and you forget to take out the clothes to air. then there's may be chance that the clothes may smell. esp when there's a jean or sweater with t-shirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megko 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2008 i've been using dryer for past 5 yrs. one of those appliances that i've no regrets buying. save time and energy (though burnt a little on the pocket). for the smell: it depends. if the load of clothes is of the different cloth quality, when dryer finished cycle and you forget to take out the clothes to air. then there's may be chance that the clothes may smell. esp when there's a jean or sweater with t-shirts. Yeap, 5kg usu enough for our Singapore-style clothes...as we don't wear much of winter clothings here. Usu, i use my dryer on rainy days, when the clothes just won't dry. also use it to give a final death sentence to any dust mites on my bedsheets, pillow cases. Fisher/Paykel- have it for 5 years liao...still robust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielray 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 i've been using Ariston front load washer and dryer stacked at the top for last 5 yrs for heavy items like quilt covers, best to stop midway and rearrange coz they tend to get bundled up & some parts may not be dried properly do notice that some tees would 'shrink' upon drying.. now moving house, dunno whether to but new washer/dryer or move existing ones... is 5 yr lifespan too short? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueturtle 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 i use a 5.5KG electrolux dryer wall hung upside down. no problems with the quilts, bedsheets and stuff in 1 load. tried to dry a lot of stuffed toys in all shapes and sizes also ok... the biggest is around 50cm tall... and all came out "alive", dry and clean... 2 towels and 2 pairs of jeans and some clothes go in at the same time also ok... but might need to rearrange halfway to ensure thorough drying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites