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- Best electric dryer LG DLEX5101W *Est. $1000
- Best gas dryer LG DLGX5102W *Est. $1100
- Best budget electric dryer Samsung DV210AEW/XAA *Est. $625
- Best budget gas dryer Samsung DV210AGW/XAA *Est. $700
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- Moisture sensor conserves energy
- Steam setting
- Five temperature levels
- Expensive
- Bulky items may need more drying time
Even though the Samsung DV448AGW gas dryer costs more than its electric twin, the Samsung DV448AEW (*Est. $1,025), experts say gas dryers cost less to run in the long haul. The Samsung DV448AGW includes a very large 7.4-cubic-foot capacity, five temperature levels, a moisture sensor and a steam feature that reduces wrinkles and freshens clothing. It's backed by a one-year warranty, although the electronic control board is covered for two years. Two professional reviews give high marks to the Samsung dryer, and Samsung is also the top-rated brand of dryers in J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 survey of customer satisfaction with major brands of washers and dryers. Reviewers say the steam setting works well, and it also gets high marks for drying performance and quiet operation. However, two user reviewers say that bulky items such as blankets take longer to dry than they expected. If you don't need steam, the Amana NGD7200TW (Discontinued) is also highly rated, but it doesn't offer a steam cycle.
ConsumerReports.org tests the electric version of the Samsung DV448AGW. Since previous testing has shown that gas and electric dryers have similar performance, the gas dryer is also rated on several criteria, including noise and drying performance. Good Housekeeping magazine also includes the Samsung steam dryer in a test. Unfortunately, user reviews for the Samsung DV448AGW are scarce, but we found a few ratings at AJMadison.com.
Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors at ConsumerReports.org rate the Samsung DV448AGW among 49 gas clothes dryers included in their current round of reviews. The dryer receives a rating on noise, convenience, drying performance and capacity. Around 10 user reviews are also included.
Review: Clothes Dryers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping magazine includes the Samsung DV448AGW Gas Dryer in a review of 10 steam dryers and washers. The dryer gets high marks for drying performance and reducing wrinkles, although editors give a slightly higher rating to the matching washer.
Review: The Best Steam Washers and Dryers, Editors of Good Housekeeping magazine
For the third year in a row, Samsung is the top-rated dryer brand in J.D. Power and Associates' annual customer satisfaction appliance survey. More than 5,000 customers were surveyed for their opinions, and Samsung dryers get the highest ratings for style, ease of use, features and performance.
Review: J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Among Owners of New Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, Awareness and Purchase of ENERGY STAR¨ Certified Appliances Increases Notably, Editors of J.D. Power and Associates, Aug. 4, 2010
4. BestBuy.com
The Samsung DV448AGW gets perfect five-star ratings from a handful of users at AJMadison.com, but only one has contributed an actual review. The reviewer gives it high marks for performance, noting that its low lint production suggests it is gentle on fabrics.
Review: Samsung DV448AGW, Contributors to BestBuy.com
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