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Amana NED7200T[W]

Approximate retail price:

$600

Summary: This Amana full-sized dryer offers:
• Moisture sensor
• Electronic controls.
• On/off end of cycle signal.
• Stackable

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About - Amana NED7200T[W]
The Amana NED7200T[W] is part of the clothes dryer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric dryer models like the NED7200T[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Drying performance: This score combines performance on three types of laundry loads of different sizes and fabric mixes: A 12-lb. load, predominantly cotton, representing a family's large weekly load; an 8-lb. load of cotton/polyester blend clothing; and a 3-lb. load of synthetic delicates, women's pajamas, nightgowns, bras and underwear. Capacity: Among the models we tested, drum volume varied from about 6 to 8.0 cu. ft. Convenience: For this measurement, we judged controls and ergonomics, such as ease of loading and unloading, servicing the lint filter, whether the door could clear a tall basket, and whether the machine has a raised edge to contain spills.

About - Amana NED7200T[W]

The Amana NED7200T[W] is part of the clothes dryer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric dryer models like the NED7200T[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Drying performance:: This score combines performance on three types of laundry loads of different sizes and fabric mixes: A 12-lb. load, predominantly cotton, representing a family's large weekly load; an 8-lb. load of cotton/polyester blend clothing; and a 3-lb. load of synthetic delicates, women's pajamas, nightgowns, bras and underwear.
Capacity:: Among the models we tested, drum volume varied from about 6 to 8.0 cu. ft.
Convenience:: For this measurement, we judged controls and ergonomics, such as ease of loading and unloading, servicing the lint filter, whether the door could clear a tall basket, and whether the machine has a raised edge to contain spills.

Features & Specs - Amana NED7200T[W]
Stainless-steel drum A stainless-steel drum is likely to resist damage better than plastic and painted metal drums. Stainless-steel drum	No
Porcelain top A porcelain top resists scratching better than a painted one but generally adds to a dryer's cost. Painted tops, far more common, are often quite durable with normal use. Porcelain top	No
Drying rack The rack attaches inside the drum to keep items such as sneakers or sweaters from tumbling. Drying rack	No
Custom programs This feature allows you to save your favorite settings. Custom programs	No
Steam option Generally, a water hook-up is required with this feature. In this cycle, a small amount of water is sprayed into the drum while tumbling with heat. It helps to reduce wrinkles and odors, but is intended only for a few garments at a time. Steam option	No
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Anonymous

from

Germantown, MD

1.0

Get an extended warranty, you'll need it

9/8/2011

Pros

Easy To Use

Energy Efficient

Large Capacity

Cons

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

Bought this and the companion washer. Just after the warranty ran out, the door lock on the washer broke. That cost $250 to fix. Then, less than 2 years after purchasing, the dryer heat element died. It will cost $431 to fix! We could almost buy a new one for that cost! If anything else goes wrong, we will dump both washer and dryer at a junkyard and buy a new set. I did love both until parts started breaking.

Anonymous

from

Decatur, AL

2.0

Beware of the heating element

5/27/2011

Pros

Fast drying

Wrinkle Release Option

Cons

Heating elemate went out

Best Uses

Comment:

When I first bought this product, it was wonderful. It dried everything so quickly. I loved the wrinkle release. It continues to turn your load even after it's done to keep it from getting wrinkled until your can get to it. But, right after my warranty was up, which made the dryer 18 months old, the heating element went out. I read on [...] several reviews of the same complaint. So I would recommend an extended warranty if you buy this product.

Anonymous

from

Washington, PA

4.0

Works as expected

4/10/2011

Pros

Adjustable Temperature

Easy To Use

Energy Efficient

Large Capacity

Quiet

Works Quickly

Cons

Delicate setting - damp

Best Uses

Bulky Items

Delicates

Everyday Clothes

Sheets & Mattress Covers

Towels

Comment:

Well liked product. Only flaw is that delicate dry cycle sometimes leaves clothes slightly damp.

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