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Because dryers are expensive appliances. If they're going to make one that only lasts one tenth as long, it better cost one tenth of the price too.

StephenConnell 9y ago
Take operating costs into account also.
- cmdrfred 9y ago
  And time lost waiting for a new one to be delivered, disposal fees...
  - Arizhel 9y ago
    Don't forget delivery and installation fees too. They don't deliver them to your house for free.
    - awqrre 9y ago
      Who cares about delivery fees? it's the total cost that matters.
      - Arizhel 9y ago
        The delivery fee is a significant fraction of the total cost of a modern dryer in the US. Saving a little money by getting crappier dryers will likely have a larger total cost because of the delivery fees, and also the cost of your time in taking time off from work to accept delivery.
        awqrre 9y ago
        that dryer costing $180 at Home Depot has free shipping, by the way... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in-White-MCSDRY15W/301134985 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Elec... .... and by the way, you are paying for shipping even if you by at the store (it is just included)
        Arizhel 9y ago
        WTF? We're talking about real dryers here, not dorm-sized dryers that you can dry maybe 2 shirts in. However, if you select the Samsung 7.5cf dryer, it also has free delivery. Of course, this is built into the price, and $550 for an appliance isn't pocket change.
        awqrre 9y ago
        here is a pocket change dryer that is slightly larger: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amana-6-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in-White-NED4655EW/206029544 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amana-6-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in... and of course it also has free shipping.
  - awqrre 9y ago
    If you put it by the road someone should pick it up promptly for free (or list it for free on craigslist).
- cmdrfred 9y ago
  And time lost waiting for a new one to be delivered, disposal fees for the old unit, laundromat fees and time spent there while the system is down.
awqrre 9y ago
How much are these new dryers? I didn't see the cost. also, where did they state the longevity?

StephenConnell 9y ago

Take operating costs into account also.

cmdrfred 9y ago
And time lost waiting for a new one to be delivered, disposal fees...
- Arizhel 9y ago
  Don't forget delivery and installation fees too. They don't deliver them to your house for free.
  - awqrre 9y ago
    Who cares about delivery fees? it's the total cost that matters.
    - Arizhel 9y ago
      The delivery fee is a significant fraction of the total cost of a modern dryer in the US. Saving a little money by getting crappier dryers will likely have a larger total cost because of the delivery fees, and also the cost of your time in taking time off from work to accept delivery.
      - awqrre 9y ago
        that dryer costing $180 at Home Depot has free shipping, by the way... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in-White-MCSDRY15W/301134985 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Elec... .... and by the way, you are paying for shipping even if you by at the store (it is just included)
        Arizhel 9y ago
        WTF? We're talking about real dryers here, not dorm-sized dryers that you can dry maybe 2 shirts in. However, if you select the Samsung 7.5cf dryer, it also has free delivery. Of course, this is built into the price, and $550 for an appliance isn't pocket change.
        awqrre 9y ago
        here is a pocket change dryer that is slightly larger: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amana-6-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in-White-NED4655EW/206029544 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amana-6-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in... and of course it also has free shipping.
- awqrre 9y ago
  If you put it by the road someone should pick it up promptly for free (or list it for free on craigslist).
cmdrfred 9y ago
And time lost waiting for a new one to be delivered, disposal fees for the old unit, laundromat fees and time spent there while the system is down.

awqrre 9y ago

How much are these new dryers? I didn't see the cost. also, where did they state the longevity?