Whirlpool Duet Dryer Reviews

We purchased our Whirlpool Duet Dryer in 2007 just before I had surgery on my hip after fracturing it in an automobile accident.  Ours is a large family- an 18 year old, 17 year old, 15 years old and an 11 year old.   With all of the kids being involved in school and extracurricular activities, and my husband and I carrying on daily activities- we wash a LOT of clothes. I have worn out more washers and dryers in our twenty year marriage than I care to admit!  

In doing my research on heavy duty appliances, I noticed that the Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer could handle LARGE loads of clothes...

The Whirlpool Duet Sport Dryer has been very reliable over the past 2 years. I have a husband who's messier than a 2 year old. I also have a small personal zoo consisting of 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 conure, 1 macaw currently. I have lots of laundry with animal fur, general bird mess, lots of blankets,& small rugs. The dryer has a large capcity & has handled everything great. I have the gas dryer and it is very energy conservative. I have seen the difference in utility bill(previous dryer was electric). Many setting selection so you can safely dry anything from delicates to rough stuff.

I have had it up to here with the Duet washer and dryer. Mine are 6 years old - perhaps something has changed dramatically, but I am disgusted by the Whirlpool, Maytag and Jenn-Air appliances. (We are typical family of 4.)  Dryer lint trap, being vertical, allows items to slip down the sides.  Coins, shirt stays and guitar picks have all slipped through the lint trap sides before we figured this out.  Several coins rolled onto the mother board over time, eventually shorting it out!!!  This was an expensive sales call.  You try to check pockets - but don't believe that nothing can slip alongside...

There are a lot of large-capacity energy-efficient dryers out there now-a-days, but this Whirlpool Duet dryer is one of the best around.

The huge capacity fast drying time of this dryer allows me to easily keep pace with the washer.  No more waiting for the dryer to finish before I can transfer loads!  Also, this dryer has a sensor system which automatically sets your drying times and prevents wasting energy by running it longer than necessary.  There are 8 different cycles and 5 different temperature settings so you are always sure to get an energy-efficient dry cycle.

The wrinkle...

I purchased a Whirlpool Duet Dryer the first of this year (2009) and have not been completely satisfied.  The clothes usually do not get dried even at high heat for 35-40 minutes.  This dryer has been advertised as drying in just over 30 minutes.  I do admit the exhaust hose has a curve in it, but would this be causing the problem?  I had purchased my other dryer as used for $75.00 in 2001 and it was working fine, drying completely, except I was concerned about electricity efficiency.  Now, I'm worried even more since this is a new dryer and is supposed to be energy efficient.  Otherwise,...

I have owned the Whirlpool Duet GEW9200LL1 electronic electric dryer since 2004.  I purchased mine with the optional pedestal (drawer opens out to store your detergents, softeners and hangers.  It raises the dryer height about 13 inches making the unit total height of 51 inches).  The dryer has many features:  automatic cycles (heavy duty, normal, casual, delicate and super delicate, manual cycles (timed dry, touch up and quick dry).  You can select the dryness level (normal, more dry or less dry).  You can also add more time to the wash or reduce the wash time.  There is a status section...

I purchased the whirlpool duet after the hurricane katrina and it has performed well. I appreciate the large loads I am able to dry.

this dryer is easy to use very handy would not trade it for any other dryer

I can't believe what a lousy dryer this is. First and most important, it takes more time to start it up than it does to get my kids out of bed and ready for school.  It has to be coaxed; the laundry has to be rearranged carefully in the bin, the start button won't work most of the time.  You have to finagle and finagle, rub a wet cloth over the sensor, etc.  And then when you get it working it dries your clothes all wrinkled.  A nightmare.