This dryer meets my needs, so I'm satisfied. I usually spin dry the clothes in the Giantex/Costway before moving the items to this heated dryer.
I have only ever used the "hot" air setting, and it does its job. The clothes come out fully dry.
The main downside of the machine is that it takes 2+ hours to complete a cycle. The other main downside is that the instructions are useless. They only say how to mount the dryer to the wall (I guess that's an option), but they don't explain how the vent is supposed to work. I'm still not quite sure if I'm using it right, but it seems sufficient.
As an example of all of this, I have attached a video review of how I go through the drying process. I hope the video helps you see the product in action and answers any questions you might have about its use.
I was NOT compensated for this review and I paid full price ($300 at the time) for this product. It's a bit pricier than I would've liked, leading to the minus 1-star, but it's a good product that has met my needs and I'm glad I made the splurge.
Get the PAN60SF its 3.75 cubic feet. Pretty decent size for this being a 110v model. Clothes do take longer to dry being its half the power of a standard 220v dryer. But a longer dry time sure beats going to a laundromat or my building's gross laundry facility down in a dungeness setting in the basement. Yuuck! This dryer is perfect if you live in an apartment with no special venting or electric. Just a standard 110 outlet. I plugged my dryer into an outlet that doesnt have too many other appliances or tvs connected to the same circut. My PAN60SF arrived in a plain box over the original which made my delivery discreet. Which I appreciate alot. Thank you amazon
In my opinion this dryer goes best with the Danby DWM17WDB 1.7 cubic foot portable washing maching. I prefer this washer over any other portable washer because it replicates the old school agitator found in the middle of the washer which moves and thoroughly washes the clothes. This technology has been around for decades and still is very effective. The new pulsator washers which basically is disk that swishes arround clothes often tangles everything up and doesn't clean very well. Im pleased that Danby still offers this old type of machine with modern controls.
Both appliances are reasonably priced. Compared to big brands costing nearly double the price. I am very pleased that I took a risk and purchased 2 wonderful appliances. I just received my dryer and im putting it to work. So far so good about an hour for 4 tanks 4 tshirts bunch of socks and boxers 1 hooded sweat shirt. I have been using the Danby washer for over a year and still runs strong. I am just an average person on a moderate income. expressing my opinion about these appliances. I would recommend these products. Danby and Panda very pleased over here. No more walking in the rain and cold outside to the laundry room. I myself used these reviews to make my decision on my appliance purchases. Check out the Danby washer too. I snapped some pics to show what im talking about when I mentioned I like the fact this machine uses an agitator to wash. Which makes all the different in clean clothes.
I just wanted to add to my review. Being Pandas controls are on the bottom which is perfect if mount on a wall or have a stand. But i dont have dryer stand kind of money so i improvised. Go to ikea and purchase the "Lack" side table it costs $9.99 and raises the dryer off the floor enough to comfortably get clothes out dryer and reach controls with out crawling on the floor. Its super easy to put together i did mine in 10 mins. Check out the photo.
I was used to a full-sized dryer with features such as automatically stopping when the clothes were done and only taking about 45 mins to dry a full load, but as a newly single guy adjusting to apartment living I love this little dryer. It has zero frills, Just works. I leave it set on the "high" setting and set loads to dry for 160-180 mins (big load), 140-160 mins (med load), 120-140 (small load), and 60-80 mins for a single item. Just factor in the extra time it takes to dry your clothes and you'll be fine. It takes awhile to get the clothes up to temperature, so you can't come back later and set the dryer to run for 15-20 more mins if the clothes are still slightly damp like you can with a full-sized dryer. I did that at first and it took forever to dry a load. It plugs into a regular 120v wall outlet which means it consumes less power, but since it takes longer to dry (2-3hrs vs 45mins) I was worried that there would still be a net increase in my electric bill. After a month of running a load 2-3x/wk through this dryer my electric bill was only $20 so apparently, there are no significant costs associated with operating it. It won't connect to a normal vent duct as it is smaller in diameter, but there is no apparent need to as it comes with a weird chimney-like exhaust which I've just left off as well. Also, I took a box of dryer sheets and cut them all in half using a half-sheet per load in this dryer, works perfectly. Pairs well with a Haier Pulsator washer which they are small enough to fit together in a 3 sqft w/d room meant for a combo w/d (which I opted not to get since they are known to have issues).
It takes a long time but i love my dryer it makes my house smell so good. I bought a detachable filter but I'm not using it very much not at all actually I just put a stocking cap over the filter and I let it air out I clean and I change the stocking once a month. As a New York City Housing Authority resident it's perfect for the 110 watt outlet.
I love this little bugger! I was so impressed with how well this dries my clothes, sheets and towels. I have an extra room in my apartment where I keep my portable washer and now this dryer, so the little bit of heat that comes from the vent doesn't bother me. However, my whole house smells like fresh laundry and my towels are nice and fluffy! My only complaint is that this unit didn't come with extra filters, but I was able to purchase them online. I also believe that it should've come with a little lint brush so you can clean the filter screen. Distributor, if you're reading this, little gifts like this leave lasting impressions so you might want to get on the ball. LOL! Otherwise, I highly recommend this for anyone who doesn't have the traditional space for a full dryer as this little guy can fit on your counter-top or in a corner somewhere.
Feature Product
- Capacity 13lbs/3.75 cu.ft. 120V outlet, plug anywhere you like
- Lightweight for easy portability. 48lbs to carry around
- Since it's 110V, it may take longer to dry than a regular dryer which is 220v
- Stainless Steel Drum. Transparent lid
- It comes out warm air, it's fine if leaving in the room in winter. It's ideal to mount on the wall. Wall mounting kit includes
Description
We carry three sizes of Panda portable dryers, this one is the largest one. - 13lbs cloths capacity. Venting: 1. It's ideal to mount on the wall. Wall mounting kit includes. 2. Purchase an indoor dryer vent, where you can find some retailer stores, like Home depot. 3. Be able to carry around with the weigh only 44lbs, then as easy as opening a window. 4. It comes out warm air, it's fine if leaving in the room in winter. Brand: Panda Model: PAN760SFT Color: White & Black Drying Capacity: 13. 2lbslbs/6KG/3. 75 cu. ft Voltage: 110V/60Hz Rated Input: 1500 Waltz Tumble Material: Stainless Steel Drying Program: Cool(0-20mins), Warm(20-120mins), Hot(120-200mins), Air Dry(0-80mins) Heat selector: High, Low Automatic shut -off function Product Dimensions(W*D*H): 23. 5*22. 5*27. 5 INCH/ 60 * 56. 5 * 70 CM Product Weight: 48. 5 LBS/ 22KG Package Dimensions(W*D*H): 26 * 24 * 30. 4 INCH/ 66 * 62 * 78 CM Gross Weight: 54 LBS/ 24. 5 KG.
I am the type of person who likes to read reviews on items before I buy them, I noticed there were no reviews for this dryer so if there are any others out there like me, here you go!
I love this dryer, I was a little bummed it wasnt on prime, but the shipping price isn't so bad. I searched for quite a few dryers similar to this and they are at least 150 dollars more than this one, the Avaya dryer is very similar to this dryer and many of the reviews stated there was a loud screeching noise when they used their dryer, I have not had this problem with the Panda dryer when it is loaded properly, if you overload it, you will get a high pitched noise.
I have the Panda portable washer that holds about 5.5 pounds of clothes so i can do about two loads in the washer and put both in the dryer and it works fine. It does take awhile to dry, but it's better than the 2 days of air drying and now my clothes aren't all scratchy and rough from air drying.
No laundry hook ups? hate the laundry mat? I dont think you can go wrong with this dryer.
The only downside to this review is i havent received my electric bill yet to determine how much this will cost me, but other reviews for the Avaya dryer said it didnt raise it too much, so we will see.
Hope this review helps!
Bought this as a replacement for my Haier HLP140E dryer which was making some horrific noises after 5+ years of use. I like the clear window in the Panda so you know your load is tossing as it should to dry evenly. You just have to watch how far you turn the timer knob, depending on what type of drying cycle you're selecting...it's easy to overshoot.
Regarding the chemical smell some reviewers are concerned about...I experienced the exact same issue with the Haier model dryer at first. It's a common issue with a lot of new tumble dryers, even full-sized. Manufacturers typically coat the internal moving parts with a thin layer of oil so they don't oxidize while sitting in shipping containers and warehouses with no climate control. This accounts for the unfortunate "skunkish" smell infusing your clothes upon initial use.
I just ran my first loads through the Panda and all of my clothes now have that familiar odor again. Febreezing all of them until the odor leaves the dryer is about all I know to do.
The only real solution is time and repeated use. With the Haier, the smell eventually disappeared after a few weeks of use. Perhaps if you have the inclination between your laundry days, you can run your dryer empty on the hottest cycle for several hours to help the odor wear off faster. Just make sure you're exhausting it to the outdoors.
Overall, I like the Panda so far. As long as things like replacement belts and filters are easily available, it should prove to be well worth the investment. As far as I'm concerned, any minor inconveniences that go along with a small apartment dryer like this are nothing compared to the prospect of having to use a community laundry facility.
3/12/2017 UPDATE: I cannot guarantee this will work for everyone, but I had some success in eliminating the chemical odor within a couple of days. First, I took a clean, dry dishcloth and doused it in distilled white vinegar, wrung it out damp, and tossed it alone in the dryer on the hottest part of the cycle (the red area of the dial between 120 and 200 minutes) for about 4 hours (resetting it every 80 minutes or so). The next day, I Febreezed the same dishcloth and tossed it on the hottest cycle for another 2-3 hours to help dissipate the vinegar smell. Then, when re-washing the clothes that had already absorbed the odor from the first use, I added some of those scent booster pellets you find in the laundry supply aisle to each washer load. After going through the dryer again, there was no trace of that putrid chemical odor in the clothes anymore. Just thought it was worth sharing. Good luck, everyone!
This is so perfect for our apartment. It's fast drying and quiet. Well worth the money!
I looked all over before I bough this dryer to see if it need to be vented. It does not, but if you are drying with hot air, you will want to vent it out the window. Because it will make the house warm, with the exhaust blowing out hot hair. Great for winter time for additional heat, but not so great for summer. Now if you just fluff dry on cool, no problem without vent. Small compact size is great for small space.
I love this product. I paired it with a different brand washer, solely due to dimensions. I literally found 42 inches of space in my bathroom between the sink and the tub and slipped both this dryer and a washer in that space. Look at the product dimensions and measure where you want to put yours. This dryer also came with the whole kit to hang it on the wall, but I have a window there, so I left it on the floor. They work perfectly—exactly like an ordinary washer and dryer, only in mini-size. The dryer plugs right into an ordinary outlet, as if plugging in a printer or computer. Just make sure to use a surge protector, as I have done, like you would for any other important appliance. The dial uses warm, hot or cold temperatures, and it has a button to select high heat. Treat this like a real dryer, the high heat is just as capable of shrinking your clothes. The vent is easy to move. So, I pull it up and stick it out the window while running, then pull it down and hide it behind the dryer when not running. It’s quiet enough that if I shut the bathroom door, I don’t really hear it anywhere else in my 2 bedroom apartment. I put it on bath mats to absorb sound so as not to disturb my downstairs neighbors.
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