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Post# 577838   2/23/2012 at 13:22 (4,417 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Okay, so after living without one for several months, the time (and money) has come to get my own.
Usually, I would not question which dryer to buy - but there's something about that Bauknecht/Whirlpool dryer that keeps me think about it over and over. Here are the two opponents: Siemens WT46E305 - will most likey last for many years - relatively quiet at 61 dB Bauknecht TK Uniq 71B Di - on average 70 Euros cheaper - drum reverses direction - slighly larger drum volume - a little faster - more cycles These are the two choices. I like the Bauknecht but it have no idea about its durability. Our consumer mag recently tested both units and rated them almost equally. A heat-pump dryer is not a choice because they're too expensive and we have a electricity flat rate at our place. |
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Post# 577988 , Reply# 3   2/24/2012 at 17:20 (4,416 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 578074 , Reply# 4   2/25/2012 at 07:55 (4,415 days old) by dave886 (united kingdom)   |   | |
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Get the siemens, it will pay off for its self in the long run, siemens will be a better quality in build and durability, i've realized, not because a washing machine has more features it does not mean its better. |
Post# 578103 , Reply# 6   2/25/2012 at 09:03 (4,415 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Both are rated 7 kg. The Siemens has a 112 liters drum and the Bauknecht is 121 liters. The Bauknecht also dries faster because of the faster airflow Whirlpool accomplishes in their machines.
But yes, if it breaks down earlier, the initial savings on the cheaper dryer are down the drain. The link describes Whirlpool's Carisma design on a different dryer (9 kilo capacity). Alex CLICK HERE TO GO TO logixx's LINK |
Post# 578311 , Reply# 8   2/26/2012 at 05:35 (4,414 days old) by jlbrazil (brazil)   |   | |
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Faster , bigger , cheaper , reverse tumble , more beautiful and still "matches" the brand of your washer .. There's no doubt! |
Post# 578431 , Reply# 10   2/26/2012 at 14:01 (4,414 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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In a recent test by the Dutch consumer organisation Bauknecht and Siemens condenser dryers got the same rating. The Bauknecht however had one major negative aspect which didn't have much influence on the rating. The Bauknecht condenser dryers appeared to be extremely noisy. So much that the rating was 1 on a score from 1 - 10. The Siemens scored a 5.
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Post# 579055 , Reply# 11   2/28/2012 at 14:46 (4,412 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Thank you all for taking the time!
Well, I tend to only use Cupboard Dry or Extra Dry cycles on the dryer so I don't really need cycles like Outdoor and such. I try use most cycles and options on my washer but not so on the dryer - it's really supposed to just dry my clothes... :) Yes Louis, the Bauknecht also only got a Sufficient for noise by our consumer magazine, while the Siemens scored Good. In numbers, the Siemens is 64 dB and the Bauknecht 74. The Siemens can be made even quieter by spending an extra 20€ on the sound insulation pad that comes with the IQ500 models and is installed underneath the work surface. All in all, I really like the Bauknecht better but will it last? Well, who knows these days anyway?! I might have to ask some technicians and see what they think. Alex |
Post# 580291 , Reply# 12   3/4/2012 at 15:01 (4,407 days old) by lordylord ()   |   | |
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I have a Siemens IQ-300 WT36V395GB. Can you believe its uni-directional. If you fill it to maximum capacity everything creases. I would definately not recommend! :-) |
Post# 580536 , Reply# 13   3/5/2012 at 14:13 (4,406 days old) by Logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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