Kenmore White 500 model #7952 Capacity Gas Dryer 7.0 cu. ft.

The large capacity dryer that comes with a range of features that make it the perfect option if you regularly wash clothes containing a range of fabric types.

Key features

Temperature options make safe drying possible.

Various drying cycles allow you to choose which cycle is the best for the fabrics in the load so you reduce your risk of shrinking clothes or damaging delicate fabrics. Cycles like regular and delicate makes drying regular and expensive fabrics like silk safe.

Wrinkle Guard feature prevents wrinkling by intermittent tumbling without heat.

20-minute touch up cycle tumbles loads that have been left in the dryer for too long.

The 7.3 cu. ft. capacity makes doing large batches of clothes at a time easy.

Air fluff feature makes drying delicates easy and safe by drying them without heat. This feature is the best for down comforters.

The drum light makes looking inside the drum easy.

Auto dry sensor makes drying energy efficient because it senses the amount of moisture in the load and adjusts the drying cycle accordingly.

Advantages

The drum is perfect for large loads of clothes. The controls are easy to understand and easy to use. Most users also like the wrinkle guard feature and the accommodating door which is large to make loading and unloading a breeze. The unit is also compact.

Although it is hard to lift, one can easily push it from one corner of the room to another. Consoles are

very intuitive, and the noise level is very low. The medium heat setting is perfect for drying regular loads. The lack of too many options is also another plus, since having too many can be confusing.

One can choose between regular temp and delicate settings to provide the safest drying environment for important fabrics, from towels, everyday shirts and pants, to delicate nighttime wear and silk runners. The unit is also large enough to accommodate other kinds of linens such as bedspreads and comforters, which are kept soft by the air fluff cycle.

Disadvantages

The washer and dryer are not very good at drying cloths as fast as desired. It takes over an hour to dry half a load of clothes, a condition that often happens with months of use. The unit also only comes in one color, which may not be a good thing for those looking for other color options.

Consumer likes and dislikes

Pros

Large drum perfect for larger loads

Intuitive controls make using the unit easy

Wrinkle guard is perfect for fabrics that easily wrinkle

The unit is compact and easy to move around

Noise level is lower than most units from other brands

Stylish white finish perfect for any room

Control panel is easy to understand and use

Uses an air fluff cycle that keeps fabric soft

Cons

Takes long to dry regular loads

Unit only comes in one color


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