GE GTD42GASJ0W owner's manual is available in PDF
The GE GTD42EASJWW is a budget dryer that is gentle compared to its competitors.The unit came close enough that a little nudging on the timer should make this economical entry a sound bargain.The GE GTD42EASJWW only has what is necessary to dry clothes.It is a simple machine with a limited cycle list.Special features like aluminized alloy drum and sturdy controls keep it from feeling cheap.
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Most of the dryers are relatively uncomplicated.This model has a low price and is one of the best traditional top-load machines we've ever tested.This GE is worth looking at if you want simplicity on a tight budget.
The 7.2-cu.-ft. electric dryer is simple and basic.The silvery edging on the control knobs and bright blue highlights on part of the cycle list are the only stimulation your eyes are going to get.
One of the things we like about this model is how sturdy the controls are.They all have weight and don't feel cheap.We wish imprecise manual timers would disappear forever, but that's not a surprise in this price range.
The aluminized alloy drum is a feature shared by all the GE dryers.It's not as durable as the stainless steel you'd find on high-end models, but it is more resistant to weathering than competitors.The interior light, which should help you keep track of runaway socks, was something we were surprised to see.
We told GE the lint trap was hard to take out and replace.We were told that the lint trap on this model had been changed.GE can provide a replacement for an early version of this dryer if you hate the lint trap.
The best results from this GE were not provided by our Normal test.More on that later.The test laundry was barely dry after about 1 hour 3 minutes on Cottons.If it were an automatic sensor dryer, we would be concerned, but just five more minutes on the dial should get your clothes to a Wearable state.It was almost ideal that the temperature peaked at 148.6F.
The dryer's worst cycle is the Delicates.After about 50 minutes, our clothes were only 82% dry.It is too hot for delicate fabrics and too damp to wear.
The Quick Dry test, which is a 30-minute Timed Dry cycle with Regular Heat, came closer to complete dryness than any other cycle.The small load was dry after about 33 minutes because of the inaccurate crank timer.
Our comforter was dry after an hour and 21 minutes.TheCottons at More Dry on Regular Heat didn't remove all excess moisture, but it came closer than a lot of other machines we've tested.We were pleased that the temperatures stayed below 148.6F.
The basic model has a manual temperature select and the option to turn it on or off.
This dryer never got a load of laundry completely dry, but overdrying is a classic pitfall of inexpensive dryers, and the GTD42EASJWW fell into that trap.The Normal and Quick cycles came close to total dryness, but delicate fabrics got a bit too warm.An extra five minutes should help dry larger loads if you crank the timer a little further.
The only thing you can do to alter a cycle is adjust the time.There are four distinct cycles that can be used with one of the four temperature settings.The only thing left to decide is whether or not Extended Tumble is on or off.
The basic model has a manual temperature select and the option to turn it on or off.
The GE warranty is the same as the machine itself, with one year of parts and labor coverage.GE will take care of anything that breaks during your first year of ownership.
The GE GTD42EASJWW is one of the best dryers in this price range and is very close to the cheapest one.We have seen some go as low as $449 for this model, which is an absolute steal.
The drying profile isn't perfect, but at this end of the spectrum you're not going to find it perfect.Correct temperatures, adequate cycle times, and a refreshing lack of pointless features and cycles are what you will find.The GTD42EASJWW is an easy recommendation if you just want to hit a button.