cornetto 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 we bot a 5.5kg straaten dryer for $299 only. will test it out soon =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornetto 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2007 just an update... the straaten dryer quite good... esp its anti-crease function... now ironing very fast. but i think it oso contributed to the electricity bills. tink price increased liao oso... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bernice 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 straaten i saw so far the cheapest is $349, where did u get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbottle 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) i'm also pondering whether to get the Citigas gas dryer or Fisher & Paykel manual dryer AD56... i made some calculations...citigas dryer (6 kg):cost of dryer = $630cost of installation of gas pipe = $80total cost of dryer + installation = $710power consumption = 1.9 to 4.6 kW => assume average of 3.5 kWdrying time = 1 hrgas utility cost = $0.1676 per unitassume 1 unit is equivalent to 1 kWheach load of laundry will cost about $0.60.Fisher & Payel AD56 (5 kg)cost of dryer = $480power consumption abt 2 kWdrying time = 2 hrselectric utility cost = $0.2052 per kWheach load of laundry will cost abt $0.80therefore, if 3 laundry loads per week, each month is 12 loads, savings in utility bill is 12 x $0.20 = $2.40 per month i.e. abt $28.80 per year.difference in prices of dryers = $230payback period abt 8 yearsbesides monetary considerations, must also consider the non-monetary aspects:Pros of citigas over F&P1. citigas dryer dries clothes faster2. citigas dryer's capacity (6 kg) is larger than F&P dryer (5 kg)3. citigas dryer has automatic sensing4. electric tariffs tend to rise faster than gas tariffs so savings in running cost can increase if suing citigas dryerCons of citigas over F&P4. citigas dryer has only 1 year warranty compared with 2 years for F&P (5 years for drum unit)5. if moving house next time, easier and cheaper to move and set up F&P in new house than citigas (need to spend another $80 to lay gas pipe in new house)think most probably will get the F&P because its cheaper and longer warranty. also, most probably i will be using the dryer only for drying large items like bedsheets, blankets and jeans; with lower usage, F&P makes more monetary sense.hope it helps u in deciding which one to choose! =) Edited July 11, 2007 by redbottle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bernice 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2007 hi all,i just saw a deal at GC cck. EF washer + EF dryer 5kg package selling $699 with free gifts.elba washer 5kg + elba dryer 5.5kg package selling $779 with free gifts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hongss 3 Report post Posted August 27, 2007 Hi, im planning to buy a F&P dryer. Im deciding between AD55 (manual dryer) and ED56 Autosensing Dryer.Anyone can tell me what are the pro and cons between these 2? Do give your feedback if u r using these products.Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbottle 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Hi, im planning to buy a F&P dryer. Im deciding between AD55 (manual dryer) and ED56 Autosensing Dryer.Anyone can tell me what are the pro and cons between these 2? Do give your feedback if u r using these products.Thanks!got reviews that the manual knob quite easily spoilt....personally i had used it for abt a year when i stayed in a rented flat... seemed ok, never give problem...the price for the ED56 is abt the same (on the cheaper side) than the citygas dryer, which is also autosensing... maybe can consider it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cha_alex 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Has anyone used Brandt topload dryer? Any comment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hongss 3 Report post Posted August 28, 2007 got reviews that the manual knob quite easily spoilt....personally i had used it for abt a year when i stayed in a rented flat... seemed ok, never give problem...the price for the ED56 is abt the same (on the cheaper side) than the citygas dryer, which is also autosensing... maybe can consider it...What is the meaning of autosensing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornetto 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2007 straaten i saw so far the cheapest is $349, where did u get it?courts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbottle 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2007 What is the meaning of autosensing?autosensing means the dryer will stop automatically when the clothes are dried... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ws74er 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 any recommendations for washer cum dryer?how does it rack up with separate washer and dryer? I like to throw in my laundry and it will come out dry overnite... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little_BiKo 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Hi all,I am using LG dryer.It took me about 2hr to dry all the clothes.Was wondering if it is normal?So far, the dryer is good.so juz place all the clothes in the dryer. then after 2hr, can hang all the clothes in wardrobe liao.Electricity consumption, I am not sure. We wash once a week and on aircon twice a week.1 month bill is about 30-40++. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornetto 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Hi all,I am using LG dryer.It took me about 2hr to dry all the clothes.Was wondering if it is normal?So far, the dryer is good.so juz place all the clothes in the dryer. then after 2hr, can hang all the clothes in wardrobe liao.Electricity consumption, I am not sure. We wash once a week and on aircon twice a week.1 month bill is about 30-40++.2hrs is normal... for abt 4-5kg load.$30-40 bill is considered cheap liao... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bernice 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2007 ya ur electricity bill is cheap....my mom dryer took ard 1hr plus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
