OldPolishProverb OP t1_j9653ox wrote on February 19, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Reply to comment by philomathie in It finally needed some repairs after 33 years. by OldPolishProverb

We considered it briefly, but our budget is limited and the unit is used much less frequently than when it was originally gifted to us. A wedding gift. The cost to repair was approximately a third of the cost of a new unit.

philomathie t1_j96dwj4 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Yeah, if you don't actually have the capital that is a good reason.

I would try and save to though, since you'll be spending a lot more money in the long run if you don't switch.

I was very reluctant to get a dryer, even though my girlfriend wanted one for years, and after getting one they are FAR more efficient and do a much better job of drying clothes than the old ones I grew up with.

The humidity sensors in particular are fantastic - no over or under dry clothes, and almost no creases!

Just take it out when it is 'cupboard dry', fold, and put away.