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Thread Number: 37626
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| Post# 559743 , Reply# 1 11/27/2011 at 15:29 (4,532 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
Avanti/Haier/Summit
All of these dryers are of the same design. They are OK little units, I have a Haier HPL140E which is essentially the same thing but with auto-dry. I don't understand why the Avanti/Summit versions are so expensive though, they have only timed dry but the Haier is the best value for money and features. That said I like the look of the Avanti and the stainless drum and windowed door are a nice touch. These dryers use a PTC for heating and coupled with less than perfect air circulation make for a slow drying experience generally. Expect 90+ minutes for a "normal" load washed in a matching washer (or Haier, Avanti, or similar portable).
Parts are also hard to come by, but the machines are fairly simple and the Haier that my mother uses has held up well. It is also impossible to keep the lint out of them as they leak lint like crazy from everywhere. There is a filter over the PTC grate that requires routine cleaning and there is a mesh screen and black felt-like disc underneath the lint filter in the back of the drum. The cloth disc keeps fine matter from ending up in the blower and needs to remain in place. When it is linty, it can be tossed in the washer as normal clothes. I would seek out a used KM/WP unit but for a new dryer these are neat and like I said the Avanti is one of the nicer looking models. I think the new WP/KM are pricey unfortunately. What are you going to be using for a washer? -Tim | ||
| Post# 559821 , Reply# 3 11/27/2011 at 23:54 (4,532 days old) by frapdoodle () | ||
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@coldspot It would be great if you could sent my a few photographs of the machine! juicebox300@yahoo.com Thanks Chance | ||
| Post# 559824 , Reply# 4 11/28/2011 at 00:05 (4,532 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
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Chinese Dryers
Why is it so hard to keep updated photos and specs on the sites that are selling these? It drives me crazy as most places that sell these list photos of the time-dry models still or older models. I remember when I bought the Haier, many sites listed pics of the original model with the timer knob and window door. All you could actually buy was the electronic version with no window.
When you say "fast" what do you consider fast and what are you using as a washer Coldspot? Just curious, the one I have is around 90 minutes from the Haier machine to the dryer. Also does your machine have lint issues? -Tim | ||
| Post# 559833 , Reply# 6 11/28/2011 at 01:23 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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This is the unit front view 
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| Post# 559834 , Reply# 7 11/28/2011 at 01:25 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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Inside of plastic door window is also plastic. But it has been great so far. You might ask to replace it is $12.00 from the company so far I have not had to at all. I just check pricing of parts. 
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| Post# 559835 , Reply# 8 11/28/2011 at 01:26 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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Back of drum filter like a older maytag easy to clean if you ask me. 
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| Post# 559836 , Reply# 9 11/28/2011 at 01:27 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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Drum is SS but the paddles are plastic so far there like new. Price to replace them is $1.55 a paddle. there are 3 of them in the drum 
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| Post# 559838 , Reply# 11 11/28/2011 at 01:31 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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Next main filter is 3 parts I took them in order of how they go toget her. First up the main holder 
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| Post# 559839 , Reply# 12 11/28/2011 at 01:32 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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part 2 screen easy to clean just wipe it 
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| Post# 559840 , Reply# 13 11/28/2011 at 01:33 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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part 3 I use a lint brush on this one. This is the old one 2 years old by the way. I use the dryer 2 or 3 times a week. 
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| Post# 559841 , Reply# 14 11/28/2011 at 01:33 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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Back of drum with filter out of it 
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| Post# 559842 , Reply# 15 11/28/2011 at 01:34 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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info tag on back of dryer 
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| Post# 559843 , Reply# 16 11/28/2011 at 01:36 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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this is the vent it is a 3 inch I think. I used the wall mount vent part so I could aim it the way I needed it. With out it it is just a plastic pipe you can hook the hose to. Also note I use plastic vent pipe since I vent out a window I think it holds up better. 
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| Post# 559844 , Reply# 17 11/28/2011 at 01:37 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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This iw the wall mount kit I have never open it but it is two hooks and screwes to hange it. Also 2 plastic spacers like legs go on back side of dryer at bottom to make it flush with all. 
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| Post# 559845 , Reply# 18 11/28/2011 at 01:39 (4,532 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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I got mine on the floor yes it is low down but ok by me it has 4 feet on it to get it level. unit is not very heavy so it could be set on a table or what ever to raise it up. | ||
| Post# 559877 , Reply# 20 11/28/2011 at 07:52 (4,532 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
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Avanti D110 Thanks for the pictures coldspot, who do you go through for parts and the like?
Spotless compared to the Haier I had, but it is the same machine according to the parts diagram. The Haier has a galvanized drum and another screen in front of the blower which I detest. The reason I ask about the parts is that nobody carries parts for the Haier and many of these interchange.
-Tim | ||
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