GE Spacemaker GUD 24 inch DRYER : Overview & Drying Tips : Sample Dryer Cycle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2021
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Just my experience and observations about a product I own and purchased.
Model: GUD24GSSMWW ; 2.3 cu. ft. Washer and 4.4 cu. ft. Dryer
Mine is the model with the GAS dryer (no different than the electric model, except the energy source and hookups).
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THANK YOU!! I just moved into an apartment that has this machine and couldn’t for the life of me figure out where the lint collector was. You’re a lifesaver!!
@np2931 Glad it helped!
I have a similar machine that is electric. For drying. I have found that Optimum setting in the cottons has the most heat. I put my hand at the end of the vent to feel the heat and can definitely feel a difference. The time dry is not that hot. I haven't timed it but I would say Optimum dry is about 35-45 minutes to dry. Give that a try.
I just bought the same machine, and your videos are helpful to familiarize me with it. As far as your dryer taking so long to dry, and sweating, I think you should check your vent hose to see if it's too long. Also, see if it's clogged with lint, or has too many bends in it. My new machine dries a full washer load in about 50-60 minutes with no issues.
Thank you Mark Reed for the support. I did do a vent cleaning/hose cleaning. Sadly, not much improvement to report. About 60-90 minutes drying time (gas).
Awesome review. You do good work :)
I appreciate the support
Duncan Crow, thank you! 😊😊
Thank you for clarifying about the lint trap! The manual only really mentioned you can slide out the lid, but I wasn't sure about actually pulling out the metal part itself. Turns out mine was slightly misshapen initially which made it harder to pull out and me more hesitant in turn.
Also that neat air spray trick gives me confidence! I worried about all the lint that would sneak through the gaps but it makes sense to do that post-clean touchup.
Thanks much :)
Glad it was helpful Ki no
Ditto. I did not know it came out either.
In my experience, socks tend to fall between the washer tub and the machine. If I dump my clothes in the washer with my laundry basket, that's when socks tend to make their way between the tub and the walls of the machine.
So helpful.
Hi thank you for this video; I haven’t found information about to how to properly stop the dryer in the middle of a cycle. Should I just open the dryer without any other action?
@AlexArriaga Yes. It will automatically shut off at the end of a cycle (without sound), but you have to just open it mid-cycle to check it.
Have you ever experienced any moisture accumulation in the dryer on a random basis? We’ve just moved into a new apartment and this combo is installed there. The washer looks fine but when we opened the dryer door, it is damp and musty inside. I don’t know what’s it is the sign of - whether the previous tenants didn’t take a good care of it or any other problems. We haven’t used it yet. Afraid to put our laundry to dry in there, that our clothes would be ruined. Would you have any advice on how to approach that?
Ivan Shyshkevich yes, this is an ongoing issue and ours was 100% new at the time of purchase, so it has nothing to do with the prior tenants. The only 'fix' we have is doing smaller loads that require less drying time (so less moisture accumulates) and also stopping the dryer often to wipe it down. Your clothes will be ok.
@@jaymejay1 Thank you
When it's set at Timed Dry, do you get to choose the temperature setting, or is it assumed to be hottest? Also when you checked in at 90 minutes, aside from being damp, did the clothes feel hot to the touch?
@alexkang5583 "Cottons" and "Easy Care" give the most heat. Timed dry does not specifically say but it's likely not the highest -- that's Cotton. The longer you leave the items in Timed Dry the hotter the items get. By the end of 90 minutes, they were hot, but even at 45 minutes very damp. Smaller loads = more success. HTH!
So if I use the "timed dry" option, the dial actually turns while counting down the minutes???
Yes
You may live in a city with high humidity. I am thinking of why that load would take 2 hours to dry. Also, the sweating is a bit alarming. Perhaps because you opt for "the bulky setting" all the time, you are using more water than the dryer was designed to handle?? Also, gas dryers dry clothing faster than electric. That is one reason I bought a second gas unit (plus my closet it already configured for that) beyond electricity savings. Thanks for all your tips. Really doing a heartfelt, generous service for us newbies, girl. (●'◡'●)
Did you clean out the dryer hose Ali the way out to the outside vent?
Dan Kramer no, I did not, my socks are probably hiding in there someplace...
How do you clean the lint out in front of the dryer, between the slats? If you use a vacuum/hose which do you use? Thank you
@geminipiratelady75 I do a complete dryer venting. Venting kits usually include a piece thin enough to reach in there, or a long brush that can reach. Most of the lint from the slats gets sucked down into the hose anyway.
@@eloquent-nuance As many others have also mentioned the drying time is often 90 minutes+. It is one of the longest drying times I have ever encountered with any dryer, gas or electric. Sadly, it is VERY slow and not like typical gas appliances.
Other than the timed dry section, does it stop by itself if you set it to "normal" in the cotton section? Or any other section other than that?
Catherine N yes, it will stop on any section once it finishes that cycle of drying
I have the same issue...I can't leave the dryer or it will run forever if not on timed setting.
@@stevetash5032 Now that is interesting. Going to test this out.
I have this washer and dryer, but no manual. Can you tell me the difference in temperature between the easy care and the delicate? Which is hotter/cooler?
@user-og4vq8po4r According to the manual all cycles (except cold or hot) use a mixture of cold/hot so there is really marginal difference between the cycle temps. Hot and cold are the only ones that do not mix.
how do you take the lint out from the bottom front of the dryer
@lettypachuca6816 The front panel can be removed, either by a technician or you, if you're confident
My isn’t heating it’s warm but not really any advice? I have cleaned the lint thing frequently
@karengonzalez7864 Not sure what version you have, but the gas version does not get hot, just warm. The electric one does better with drying. Small loads are also better for faster, hotter drying.
I had this dryer and It never took me that long to dry, mine was the electric version 220 V. Maybe because I had smaller loads than you. My sheets would be just two queen size sheets and two pillowcases. I have a feeling that you must have a blockage in the exhaust because no way after 90 minutes with everything still not be totally dry and a gas dryer is even faster than an electric dryer.
Thanks for sharing petermaz! - unfortunately the drying time is very long for mine whether the load is small or large. Of course the load size does make a big difference. But it's never been less than 90 minutes, sometimes much much longer. I always *thought* gas dryers would be more efficient but that is definitely not my experience.
@@jaymejay1 I really feel that there must be some restriction on the exhaust. I used to go to this condo out in New Hampshire and I couldn’t understand why when I did laundry there the dryer took forever and the heating element would cycle on and off constantly sure enough there was a huge blockage in the exhaust. Have someone check that for you it would be worth it in the long run.
@@petermaz701 Will do, thanks for the tip
@@jaymejay1 @petermaz
Were you able to resolve the long dryer time? I am facing the same issue. I didn't like the dryer at all. For me, it's taking around 2 hours. I hate this. It there you can help me to fix this if it's taking a shorter time for you. I would put this review comment all over the social media platforms.
MJ not really. It still takes and excessive amount of time. I did a full dryer venting/clean and it still takes 90+ minutes. I like the machines overall but would say the drying time is a major issue for me. I have really only found that small loads = faster drying times.
I have the same unit..when bending down to get finished washed articles...WATCH YOUR HEAD! my dryer door swings closed byitself!
steve Tash 100%!!! Same.
Do you think you always washing your loads in bulk could be why it's taking so long to dry?
Hi CupCake 43 - no, the clothes are not wet from the cycle. The bulky cycle does not impact the drying time, that is based on other factors.
today I bought the same laundry center and I realized that it does not dry, the dryer dries with cold temperature always??
@leticiamtz9089 Unfortunately it does not generate a lot of heat. it's an energy saving machine.
You should be able to feel very warm clothing when you open the dryer door mid-cycle. I tossed in a full size blanket last night just to warm it up for 3-4 minutes because it was so cold here. The blanket got very warm. Perfect I would say. I have had this unit for 2 days now.
Do anyone have issue of dryer not heating up when putting on timer
I bought it brand new and yep
How do you clean the lint trap?
Everything is clearly shown in the video Steve Ho
@@jaymejay1 how long drying cycle
@@jaymejay1 ok
@@steveho4359 It depends. I find that 'more dry' gets it done faster (like 60 minutes) and the timed dry takes much longer. Smaller loads will dry better and faster, but it will take 1 hour+ for sure.
@@jacksassa9149 Thanks for your insight and comment. This is not a dryer vent cleaning tutorial, it is advice to clean simple lint. You should probably watch a dryer vent tutorial if you need deep cleaning. I do my own dryer vent cleaning from the interior hose and exterior vents but most people require a professional service and my videos are not intended to show intense dryer cleaning.
Please. Help. Brand New. Set. Wii. Not. Allow. Water. In. Tub. PLEASE. HELP
@user-uy7pc1us2h If it's brand new you should be under warranty and someone will come out to help, so place a service call. The machine is eco-friendly and will not fill the tub completely with water, so if you're looking for a full tub of water you won't see that.
Mine dries fine it's electric
How to install lint filter
Asking for installing lint trap for the dryer
@@MelissaMoorman-wv5yo I'm not sure I understand the question. The lint filter is already there on the side door.
Wjy would a person buy this machine like i did if it is going to take that long to dry my clothes and have ro keep an eye on it and have all these settings om washer and dryer n cant even use half the settings kinda makes me.upset i bought this not cheap
@user-yz9lc4mm3r The size is very important for many buyers -- not many machines come in this small footprint.