bit-tech Shopping: Whirlpool WED6400SW Cabrio Electric Dryer

• End Of Cycle Signal
• Interior Light
• Noise Reduction
• Touchpad Controls

Rating: 2

Time with product: 18 Months

Strengths: works well when not broken

Weaknesses: Expensive to repair

Summary: After 18 months the heating element went bad. Not only does this part cost 3X more than a regular element but it is back ordered for at least 2 weeks.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Large capacity, Drying time is faster than most electric dryers.

Weaknesses: Presets do not always get clothes dry. The sensor will say that it is dry when clothes are actually damp.

Summary: So far this has been a good choice. Purchased this at a very good price. The large capacity is a bonus. So far the only criticism is that the preset settings sometimes do not allow for change and do not always get the clothes completely dry. The sensor is supposed to "sense" dryness, but the clothes are sometimes still damp

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Large capacity, Drying time is much shorter than most electric dryers.

Weaknesses: The presets do not always seem to dry clothes. The sensor says that the load is dry when it is actually still damp.

Summary: So far this has been a good choice. Purchased this at a very good price. The large capacity is a bonus. So far the only criticism is that the preset settings sometimes do not allow for change and do not always get the clothes completely dry. The sensor is supposed to "sense" dryness, but the clothes are sometimes still damp

Rating: 2

Time with product: 5 Days

Strengths: customization of cycles, dry time (when it works), capacity

Weaknesses: So high tech, very prone to fault codes.

Summary: Okay, I've had this machine 5 months now. About 3 months in (of course past the 90 day return warranty) I start getting the "AF" (airflow) code. So I climbed up into the attic, disassembled the vent, checked (was pretty clean) and reassembled. Started using it and sure enough code started to reappear. So must be me right? I installed an inline Fantech booster (http://www.fantech.net/dryer_boosting2.htm#1) thinking well even if it doesn't work, will be good for the system.Code reappeared. Called service and yech came out and of course tried to tell me it MUST be my vent. Right. I told him to pull the vent off and even he could feel the airflow even with the dryer off! So since he couldn't duplicate it he said call again if it comes back. Like it wouldn't? He didn't do anything, so of course it reappears and the wife is fit to be tied. Hates this thing.One more service call and the guy comes out in two days. He better have the answer that it's fixed or it's being replaced. Those are the only two correct answers.If you're thining about buying it, don't. If you have, I'm sorry. wait til they get the kinks out of the software. Do a search on the internet. You'll see PLENTY of posts about this particular issue.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 7

Strengths: Very big volume. Drys fast compared to some other dryers.

Weaknesses: The time count-down stops working after pausing-resuming. Noiser than I expected.

Summary: I paused the dryer to grab some delicate items out when it shows 10 minutes remaining. Then I closed the door and pressed start . The timer continues showing 10 for the next 10 minutes or so. Aparently there're some problems with the pausing and resuming.The product description has something about "Ultraquiet dry noise reduction system", but it doesn't sound much quiter than other dryers I used.Other than these, it's a great dryer for the price.