bit-tech Shopping: Maytag MDE2400AYW 24" High-Efficiency Front-Load Compact Electric Dryer w/ GentleBreeze Drying System & Reversible Door: White

Rating: 2

Time with product: 4 Years

Strengths: Easy to use controls.

Weaknesses: High pitched squealing noise from plastic bushing that needs to be replaced for the second time. Drum was also replaced with-in 6 months of purchase.

Summary: I do not recommend this dryer for it is of poor quality and I have found that Maytag will not stand behind their products. Service repair technician has made several trips to fix both the dryer and washer in the four years that we have owned the set.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 30 Days

Strengths: Fits in tight spaces... Simple to use... Does the job...

Weaknesses: Small loads...

Summary: This compact dryer is a good product. Works efficiently. I purchased it because I have a very narrow doorway leading to laundry area. Wish it did bigger loads but with a compact dryer thats not possible. I do smaller loads now but it drys clothing satisfactorily. Make sure you don't overload, it will take a long time to dry. Smaller loads dry in a timly manner. I would recommend this product for anyone needing a efficient compact dryer...

Rating: 2

Time with product:

Strengths: Small sizeControls aren't half bad

Weaknesses: Wrinkles everythingUnreliablePoor constructionsmall load sizevery slow drying

Summary: This dreadful machine has plastic bearings that squeal like a banshee. It is unreliable, slow and wrinkes everything it touches. The repair guy says that the Bosch for about the same money has problems too. That means you have to buy the really expensive Miele, Fisher Paykal or other top notch machine if you want one that is reliable and does a good job.