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Kenmore White-on-white 5.8 cu. ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer - model #8804

If you're looking for a reliable dryer, you should definitely check out Kenmore's White-on-white 5.8 cu. ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer - model #8804. This dryer uses SoftHeat technology that can help reduce the risk of overheating your clothes as the cycle draws to an end. SoftHeat works by lowering the temperature in five-degree increments. As an efficient dryer, this machine is designed to dry bigger clothes and heavier loads.


Key features

  • With this dryer, you can save a lot of floor space by placing it on top of the washing machine.
  • Because this dryer has a depth of 28 1/2 inches, the Kenmore White-on-white 5.8 cu. ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer - model #8804 is perfect even for a small laundry area.
  • The dryer's Balanced Drying System sucks in the air through the machine's rear part and promotes proper air circulation.
  • This machine uses SoftHeat technology to avoid overheating your clothes.
  • The unit's dimensions are: 36 inches (height) x 27 inches (width) x 28 1/2 inches (depth). It weights about 118 lbs.
  • This machine can help you save money and energy.

    Advantages

    Since this dryer comes with a free stacking kit, you can easily place the dryer on top of your washing machine and save a lot of floor space. Plus, if you have a small laundry room, the unit's depth is just perfect. For evenly dried clothes, the Kenmore White-on-white 5.8 cu. ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer - model #8804 uses a Balanced Drying System.

    This system gets air through the machine's
    back part, promoting proper air circulation and heat distribution. With this dryer, you will also get to enjoy its Electronic Moisture Sensor, which detects moisture during the Auto Dry cycles. Once it senses that the clothes are completely dry, the unit automatically shuts off to avoid overheating and overdrying your clothes.

    With this feature, you get to save a lot of money and energy. This dryer is also the perfect companion for the Energy Star Kenmore washer 48102/6. You can also customize your drying process by simply choosing among seven cycles.

    Depending on the drying cycle you select, you can actually control the amount of moisture left on your clothes. This is perfect if you want to dry a dress with a little bit of moisture left or a pair of jeans that has to be totally dried.

    Disadvantages

    Despite the benefits of this machine, some customers have complained about the noise this unit produces while operating. This model is also not good when dealing with pet hair on clothes. Maintenance service is also not that reliable. In some instances, several customers have experienced ripped clothes after using this dryer.

    Consumer likes and dislikes

    Pros

  • Can help save you space, money, and energy
  • Uses SoftHeat technology
  • Has an Electronic Moisture Sensor
  • Uses a Balanced Drying System
  • Affordable
  • Can handle more clothes in each load

    Cons

  • Not pet-hair friendly
  • Maintenance service needs improvement
  • Using this may result to ripped clothes in some instances
  • Produces too much noise


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  • Comments for Kenmore White-on-white 5.8 cu. ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer - model #8804

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    Mar 28, 2011
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    Bad choice
    by: Anonymous

    I have just had it with mine, we purchased it in 2005 and so far we have had it repaired 5x. It was so bad the Sears extended the warranty themselves. It will be in the dump soon, we are just waiting to figure out which one to purchase. Sears wont even give us credit towards a new one!

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