Thread Number: 75752
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
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Post# 995854 , Reply# 1   5/31/2018 at 23:00 (2,128 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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Post# 995864 , Reply# 2   6/1/2018 at 03:13 (2,127 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 995878 , Reply# 3   6/1/2018 at 05:02 (2,127 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Have a Hoover TT, and used the spin drier more than washer until purchased a separate unit. The older Laundry Alternative unit holds more than the Hoover (a full eleven pound load from the Miele or AEG Lavamat washers), and is a bit more quiet.
In terms of usefulness for thick and thirsty towels, hoodies and or anything else that really holds water, spin dryers can cut down time in tumble dryer considerably. You are onto something in wishing to get a centrifugal extractor (spin dryer). In commercial laundries it has been a long held view that the best (and cheapest) way to get water out of fabrics is via mechanical means. Less water left after extraction means less energy used by dryers or ironers to "bake" that water out. This being said if you are taking items spun already in your washing machine, the amount of "extra" water removed will depend upon several factors. The largest is how fast your washing machine spins. Greatest gains in water removal come from going to 1000 rpms from say 800 rpms. More still between 1000rpms and 1200rpms. After 1300rpms the gains are increasingly small as not worth bothering in terms of energy savings. Of course as you noted already having a spin dryer means you can have "high speed" extraction for long as you wish. My AEG will go to 1800rpms, but for only the last three or so minutes. In an effort to prolong lifespan however rarely set final spin speed above 1200rpms. If things need to be drier will bung them into the spin dryer for several minutes. Here is my spin dryer and an older review: www.tomsguide.com/us/gree... On a full load of towels and other thick items spun in the Miele at 900rpms, the spin dryer will easily remove one half to quart plus of water after four minutes. Same load done in the AEG and spun at 1200rpms will yield about a cup or more. These are all rough guesses going by how much water emptied out of catch basin. Still has have always said, a full load of towels washed in the Miele, then spun in the spin dryer will try to a crisp in the little Whirlpool compact dyer in 45 minutes to an hour. If I take them to local launderette and use large gas commercial dryer things are done and toasty in about 20 to 30 minutes. |
Post# 995892 , Reply# 5   6/1/2018 at 09:10 (2,127 days old) by philcobendixduo (San Jose)   |   | |
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I got a PANDA spin dryer on Amazon for about $169. Stainless steel spin basket and exterior casing, spins at 3200 rpm - works like a charm. I've been using it for several months now and am very happy with it's performance. It is amazing the amount of water extracted from items that were just spun at "high speed" in my 1987 Kenmore top loader! Cuts drying time on the line or in the dryer. LOVE it!
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Post# 995944 , Reply# 9   6/1/2018 at 18:11 (2,127 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio)   |   | |
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Thank you for your input! My washer has a considerably larger tub diameter and can spin at 1400 rpm. I really am not sure if the Mega spin dryer will have any higher G-force values versus my washer. |
Post# 995949 , Reply# 10   6/1/2018 at 20:16 (2,127 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Spin dryers always extract more water than a washing machine, because washers not always spin at the rated speed. Of course, the difference won't be several buckets of water per load, but a single 1/4 of a cup of water is A LOT of water to evaporate in the dryer. Every single drop you can extract before drying makes a noticeable difference, specially on towels, blankets, duvets, comforters, etc. |
Post# 995953 , Reply# 11   6/1/2018 at 21:15 (2,127 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Usefulness of a spin dryer/extractor will vary upon how it is being used, and or final extraction speed of washer.
As noted upthread benefits of fast spin cycles diminish after 1200rps. From 1400rmps and beyond the amount of water removed and benefits in energy savings (tumble drying) decrease. www.whitegoodshelp.co.uk/... Depending upon who you believe higher spin speeds are the best thing since sliced bread, for others not so much. www.appliancecity.co.uk/news/news... Again for thick and thirsty things like towels or whatever that absorb and hold much water, high spin speeds are great. OTOH for knits, sweaters, dress shirts, things with elastic, etc... Most likely results from any good washer that spins between 1000rpms to 1200 rpms is fine. Extracting things for too long and or at high speeds can stretch things out, and or cause lots of creasing. The latter may or may not be removed by the dryer or even ironing. |
Post# 995954 , Reply# 12   6/1/2018 at 21:48 (2,127 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Launderess is 100% right THat's why when I upgraded the model I decided to lower the spin speed. High speeds cause wrinkles and unwanted wear and tear to the clothes. |
Post# 995956 , Reply# 13   6/1/2018 at 21:51 (2,127 days old) by philcobendixduo (San Jose)   |   | |
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I posted in another thread some weeks ago that I noticed clothes (towels, cotton items) that had been spun in the PANDA spin dryer were noticeably softer when line dried. Really NO difference when machine dried.
As far as how MUCH water is extracted, I use a large basin that holds about 20 cups of water and after spinning 4 bath towels, 4 hand towels, 4 fingertip towels and 4 washcloths, I would estimate that the basin contains about 6 cups of water. Admittedly, the PANDA spin dryer has a small basket and can only fit 2 bath towels at a time but, to me, it's worth the extra time in the spinner for quicker machine drying and softer towels when line drying. |
Post# 996188 , Reply# 14   6/4/2018 at 17:35 (2,124 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Spinning this load for four minutes (in three batches) in my spin dryer at 2800 rpm, removed 1.5 cups of water. These are heavy cotton covers along with some other cotton items. My Duet spins at 1200 rpm for about four minutes.
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