Thread Number: 74900
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
Has anyone tested the EcoDry Option on a SQ Dryer for Energy Savings? |
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Post# 987090 , Reply# 1   3/18/2018 at 02:09 (2,223 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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I have no clue as to whether it works or how it works, but it would seem o me that the best way to save energy would be to INCREASE the temperature rather than decrease because the cycle would complete faster and the constant energy use factor of the motor for tumbling and fan would spend less time running. It is all about water evaporation and the higher the temp, the faster and more efficiently that happens.
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Post# 987118 , Reply# 4   3/18/2018 at 11:01 (2,222 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Happened to check the sister's dryer last weekend upon replacing the blower housing thermal cut-out (and thermistor for good measure). Ex Low temp (with no clothes for buffering) rang 160°F-ish cut-out to 115°F cut-in. I was surprised at that much differential. It's a Samsung so there's that. Initial check was high temp, reached 175°F and climbing so I had concern the board relay was stuck or whatever and it was gonna blow the fuse again and shut it to air to cool, rechecked on Ex Low. Meat thermometer from a gas grill so maybe not much accuracy. |
Post# 987126 , Reply# 7   3/18/2018 at 12:14 (2,222 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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Thanks Henene4, so running a dryer on gentle heat will actually save money?
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Post# 987240 , Reply# 10   3/19/2018 at 09:21 (2,221 days old) by MrAlex (London, UK)   |   | |
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I just have a washing machine in my apartment, but I use the commercial condenser dryer in the building to dry my clothes, during the winter it works and I have dry laundry in 57 minutes... summertime especially during hot days it can take 1,5 hour or more.. sometimes it even just sit there saying the condenser compartment needs emptying which is weird since it’s connected to a drain
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Post# 987245 , Reply# 12   3/19/2018 at 10:17 (2,221 days old) by MrAlex (London, UK)   |   | |
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Rolls_Rapide - I've tried to have a look but it's a bolted and stacked dyer with a washer underneath, I usually have to email the contractor for the washer and dryer and they come and "fix" it.. Nothing lasts for more than a few weeks before they're back lol the washer out there makes the same noise as a jet-engine and everything comes out dripping wet.. (working condition according to them) That's why I got my own washer lol
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Post# 987263 , Reply# 13   3/19/2018 at 12:16 (2,221 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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With conditions like that, I don't blame you for getting your own machine. |
Post# 987371 , Reply# 15   3/20/2018 at 08:24 (2,220 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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That's the thing that rankles me. Surely all that extra tumbling will wear out the clothes quicker? |
Post# 987461 , Reply# 16   3/20/2018 at 20:15 (2,220 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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