anybody using a 110v standard plug dryer in a condo or apartment?

[joey21]

I have this ge spacemaker, takes forever 2 dry towels, called the repair shop they said its because its a 110volt. anybody have any ideas?

is this normal? im talking over 2 hours to dry towels. and the lint filter is clean. it just does not get hot enuff.

its a standard 110v plug.

 

[LateComer]

This is normal for a 110 volt unit. They are OK (but not great) for drying thin material but pretty useless for heavy items like towels, jeans etc.

 

[Rockslinger]

I have this ge spacemaker, takes forever 2 dry towels, called the repair shop they said its because its a 110volt.

Shouldn't you be drip drying towels? I bought a compact dryer late last year and they shipped me this thing with a FOUR prong plug the size of a watermelon.

 

[ig-88]

air dry, baby

just hang the stuff over a heating vent or other device (but not directly on it)

or try hanging it outdoors on a clothesline in a yard or patio

 

[Rockslinger]

air dry, baby

Absolutely, then use the dryer as a "fluffer".

 

[TeflonJohn]

I have this ge spacemaker, takes forever 2 dry towels, called the repair shop they said its because its a 110volt. anybody have any ideas?

is this normal? im talking over 2 hours to dry towels. and the lint filter is clean. it just does not get hot enuff.

its a standard 110v plug.

I have the exact same problem! When you pack that baby full its takes FOREVER!

 

[joey21]

ya well my last load of towels took almost 4 hours.


i think the dryer has heating coils that maybe worn out. i checked the ventilation exhaust and nothing seems to be clogging it or any kinks in the piping. hmm not to sure what to do. u know the repair places will rape my bum and say just get a new 1.

this sucks.

 

[oldjones]

Heating coils don't 'wear out' and slowly deliver less and less heat. They may burn out, but in that case the towels will never feel warm at all. You just can't pull as many watts down 110V wiring as you can pull down 220V, which is what 'full size' dryers use.

You likely have a stove there using 220, and I'd bet it's pretty close to your laundry set up (like on the other side of the wall) Could you give the 220 to your dryer and cook with a microwave?

 

[thewheelman]

...or the towels are just too wet coming out of the washer because of a lame spin cycle.
The new front-load washers spin so fast the towels are almost dry when done and then only take a few minutes in the dryer to finish.

 

[Never Compromised]

Yep, it takes longer. Now that the warm weather is here, I move my dryer to the balcony. Less noise and it dries a little quicker.

 

[joey21]

...or the towels are just too wet coming out of the washer because of a lame spin cycle.
The new front-load washers spin so fast the towels are almost dry when done and then only take a few minutes in the dryer to finish.

yes this is another problem also, the clothes are comming out of the washer tooo wet.

i think i may have to give the spin cycle 2 or 3 runs. after each run flip the clothes inside, .its too wett!

 

[Rockslinger]

yes this is another problem also, the clothes are comming out of the washer tooo wet.

My Lord, you have problems. You need a big sister to move in and take care of you. Or, get married to someone of the opposite sex or same sex (doesn't matter anymore).

 

[Meister]

Heating coils don't 'wear out' and slowly deliver less and less heat. They may burn out, but in that case the towels will never feel warm at all. You just can't pull as many watts down 110V wiring as you can pull down 220V, which is what 'full size' dryers use.

You likely have a stove there using 220, and I'd bet it's pretty close to your laundry set up (like on the other side of the wall) Could you give the 220 to your dryer and cook with a microwave?

Not true. It depends on how many watts the heater is rated for.

 

[Moraff]

yes this is another problem also, the clothes are comming out of the washer tooo wet.

i think i may have to give the spin cycle 2 or 3 runs. after each run flip the clothes inside, .its too wett!

You need new appliances.

 

[RED WHITE]

anybody have any ideas?