Whirlpool
has just launched one of the most innovative clothes dryers to come along in years: a full-sized ventless dryer.
The
“ventless” feature makes it unique, because – for the first-time ever – there
is no need to have this full-sized unit externally vented. This means that you now
have the flexibility to put this dryer anywhere you have access to water drain (needed
for the washer anyway) and a 220-volt outlet to plug the dryer in. It has never been easier to bring the laundry
upstairs (or anywhere else!) without the added expense of running dryer
venting.
The
ventless feature is just part of the story: this unit is also an energy-saver. Whirlpool achieves this by using 1300-watt
heating element vs traditional dryers that use a 5500-watt heating
element. The result?
Cost savings. This dryer can save
you up to $150 per year on your energy bills.
Another cost-saving aspect to this
unit is the choice you have in using either the Speed cycle or Eco cycle. There
is 30-minute difference between the two options. What this means to you is if you have need
something in a hurry, the Speed cycle takes 30 minutes off the drying
time. On the other hand, if time is on
your side, set it to the Eco cycle. It
will take an extra 30 minutes to complete the drying process, but think of the cost
saving the Eco cycle offers by not running that high-powered heating
element.
How does this work?
The
unit functions by heating the air
inside. The now moist air is gathered
and cooled, producing water. The air is then re-circulated. Therefore, no outside air is being used and
exhausted like a traditional vented dryer.
I personally like this option in
dryers, as it is an innovative alternative to vented dryers. For years consumers have only had the option
of a small size dryer if they needed a ventless application. I feel this may be a game-changer in the dryer
world, giving consumers a more desirable, full sized dryer option with the
features that they want.
This technology make easy my problem. I would definitely buy one.
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Thanks for sharing these amazing ideas with us. It helps me get on with the laundry.
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