- Compact 1100-watt tumble dryer with 2-3/5-cubic-foot drum
- Digital touch-control panel; 4 dry cycles; 3 temperature settings; timer
- Coordinates with Haier portable washers; plugs in to any 120-volt outlet
- Removable interior lint filter; rear venting; wall-hanging bracket included
- Measures 16-3/4 by 24-4/5 by 27 inches
I have only had this dryer for about 10 days now, but I''m very happy with it! There is one other review for this dryer and in it they say it takes a long time for the clothes to dry... this is true. But I think it''s to be expected since this dryer can simply be plugged into any outlet unlike a normal dryer. So, smaller dryer... less power... longer drying time. The reason I''m giving this unit 5 stars is because if getting out the laundry mat is as important to you as it was to me, then the extra drying time is more than acceptable. Also, this dryer is VERY QUITE, simple to use and set up. For the first 5 loads I just had the machine sitting on the floor near a window I didn''t even have the hose out the window. It did get my apartment a little warm and humid (not since I''ve put the hose out the window of course), but I''m just making the point that it is very easy to set up.
How long does it take to dry clothes? I''m still trying to get all the drying times down myself. But I''m having much better luck using the timed dry instead of the auto dry. On auto drying it does seem to take hours before it finally stops. So I''ve just started to try and figure how long certain things dry. For example, my sheets (fitted bottom and the top sheet) I''m drying now between 60 or 90 minutes. On both times the sheets are close to dry and hanging them up for a little longer is enough. I guess this review is a little premature since I don''t have the dry times down yet. But I have the feeling 90 minutes will dry most stuff about 90 percent.
I think once I make the adjustment and get things organized drying will not be a hassle at all. And for me the extra fiddling I have to do while drying in my apartment is so much better than having the hassle of organizing taking everything out of apartment, waiting, digging up quarters, using a machine that has been used 10,0000 times instead my nice new machine.
UPDATE! THE SOLUTION! March 18, 2009
I have owned now the Haier Washer and Haier Dryer now for 5 months and I still am incredibly happy with my purchase. Even with the very long drying times with the dryer I love not having to go down to the W&Ds in the apartments laundry room.
But there is a solution to the long drying time with the dryer: Not long after posting my review C. Mok posted this comment (note: the spin dryer is very small 24 inches high, 14 inches in diameter $134.00 + shipping and only one company seems to sell them in the US):
C. Mok says:
May I suggest complementing your electric dryer with a small spin dryer? I bought a spin dryer on a whim when I remembered those were the only things used in Asia when I was there during the 80s. It has worked really well along side my small portable washer in my small apt. I hang dry most of my laundry except when I''m in a hurry. The spin dryer cuts drying time in half easily. Most spin cycle on washers go about maybe 600 800 rpm. The little spin dryer spins at 3000rpm. On a small wash (2 bath towels) it can spin out over a quart of water (over 32fl oz) in less than 2 minutes. That is a significant amount of water to evaporate using normal dryers. This will shorten your drying time and also save your clothes from heat damage from the prolong drying times. The only catch is trying to balance the load in the small spin dryer. I find it easiest to load all the heavy cotton clothes on the bottom and the lighter synthetic clothes on the top. Then give it a good shove and compress everything tightly down. Thats has worked really well for me. Check out for a small spin dryer. Good luck!
I finally bought the spin dryer to work with my Haier dryer about a month ago and now washing and drying is very similar to using normal sized machines. Now there is just a very short middle step. I''ll give examples of some of the basic loads I do each week.
Whites (socks 10-12 pair, underwear 10-12 pair, t-shirts 2-4):
After using the washing machine I put all clothes in the spin dryer. It is important to pack the spin dryer the way the manual suggests to prevent the dryer from bouncing around like R2-D2 in a bad mood. With small items like socks and underwear though, it''s pretty easy, and after experience you will see what you can just drop and press in the SD (spin dryer)and what you need to wrap around. I does sound like this middle step is a pain, but after you use it a bunch of times, it''s pretty easy and you don''t give it a second thought. When you turn the SD on, it starts to spin, shakes a bit, then settles down and gets very quiet as it picks up speed. When you first use the spin dryer, you think, wow, i got ripped off! No water is coming out!.... But wait... after about 30 seconds water starts flow out. Dribbly at first but then... wow! With a full load, CUPS of water fill your water catcher. I have had between 1 and 5 cups of water (normally 2-3), depending on what I was washing. Once the water flow starts to slow down, you turn off the machine. It only takes 2-3 minutes.
I then take my clothes and put then in the Haier dryer and set the timer to 90 minutes. After 90 minutes the clothes are BONE DRY. I''m not sure how long it actually takes, but if the load is a little smaller there is a very good chance they will be dry after only 1 hour.
Darks: 2 pairs of pants, 6-8 T-shirts, 1 sweat shirt. In the SD, you do now need to put the pants in first, wrapped into the bottom of the machine, then the sweat shirt, then the shirts. Again, after 90 minutes bone dry (as I said, they are probably done after 70 min? 80 min? I''m not sure because I just open it after the buzzer goes off.
Sheets (king size): OK, sheets are the only thing that I wash that can be slightly problematic. Because these are large items, they can make R2-D2 (the spin dryer) unhappy. You have to be the most careful here wrapping them into the spin dryer. In the Haier Dryer also, they can at times ball up. I normally wash 2-3 sheets at a time. Put them all in the spin dryer at once, then in the Haier dryer for 60 minutes EACH. I found that they don''t ball up when you dry them separately. So yes, it would still take you 2 hours to dry 2 sheets.
The Washer and dryer are freakishly quite, but the Spin Dryer does have a lot of vibration at the beginning and end of it''s 2-3 minute spin. Not a big deal because of the short time, but if you have thin floors and a neighbor under you, they might wonder what is going up every 45 minutes for 3 minutes while you are doing laundry. I suggest getting 1 or 2 thick squares of carpet.
UPDATE July 6th, 2009
I did just read the comment from someone who had problems ordering a spin dryer. I can''t speak for that company other than mine arrived on time and in good shape and still works like new. I did go to the BBB link and did only see 1 complaint about the company.
For reasons I don''t understand, I was only ever able to find 1 company in the US that sells a spin dryer. Maybe some enterprising individual might think of importing some from a country that uses them more and start a business selling them. I had a friend who told me that they are pretty common in Europe. (Note: I do remember I had to wait a month to order a spin dryer from the Laundry Alternative because they were out of stock. I''m not vouching for the company just giving my personal experience.
November 6, 2009 UPDATE
I was curious to see how long I''ve had my washer and dryer to calculate how much I''ve saved in quarters (13 months x $20 = $260). It''s been over a year so I thought I''d add a first year update. The washer, dryer, and spin dryer all work like new. Which is great, I''m not sure if I''m lucky or not, but in my case they are fine. I did make the decision not to use bleach early on. I''m not sure if that has made any difference.
As far as drying. I reread my review and while it is true, if you use the spin dryer before the Haier dryer your wash will be bone dry in 90 minutes, that is with a small-med load. If you fill the dryer to the max. It will take 2-2.5 hours to dry. I just make sure to do medium loads more often.
My mom told me a secret to drying sheets! I still dry one sheet at a time for 90 minutes, but my mom said, AND SHE WAS RIGHT, if you put in a DRY towel (I use a big one) the sheet does not ball up while it spins. This has made a big difference in drying sheets, which are a pain to dry. I also bought a retractable clothesline from amazon. So when I dry sheets, (I don''t use the spin dryer for sheets because the sheets are so big they can make the spin dryer go out of balance), I hang one on he clothes line, and they dry 1 for 90 minutes. Then I take the one out of the dryer and put it on the clothes line and put the one one from the clothes line in the dryer. Sometimes I have to put a sheet in for another 30 minutes.
Also, you really do need pull out and clean out the filter after every load. It really makes the drying time MUCH faster because it allows the air to flow out of the machine. You have to clean the lint off the "catch" and also the black filter thingy. Someone posted that an improvement on removing the filter would make the dryer a lot better. I totally agree with that.
The bottom line is: It depends on your personality; which do you dislike more? Digging up quarters, piling up your soap on your clothes in a basket and making a bunch of trips to the laundry room once a week or setting up these crazy contraptions in your apartment and turning your laundry doing into an art form where you have to get creative and be a little unorthodox.
UPDATE January 2012
Still Works! **knock on wood**
UPDATE Feb 2013
I thought I''d add another update for this dryer. It is still doing its thing :) I don''t know if I just got really lucky or what. Still works the same as when I bought it :) I do use the spin drier before using this dryer so maybe my loads are a bit lighter (less water) and I mainly use the 1.5 hour setting. I defiantly put in smallish loads. So maybe that has kept the parts from wearing down. But I do use it a lot. Probably 3-8 loads a week. It''s just so easy do do a load in my apartment and since I think smaller loads are wise. I just do use it a lot. I''m not sure how much life it has left in it.... but it seems okay for now... "knock on wood" again :)
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My setup: I wash using the Haier HLP21N Pulsator 1-Cubic-Foot Portable Washer, spin dry using the Centrifugal Clothes Portable Spin Dryer, and finalize the process with this dryer. this process works for me.
edit 11/15: forgot to mention that you can set the dryer to a timed setting (30,60, 90, 120 minutes) and choose a higher or lower heat setting. BOY, I''m so happy I bought this. I no longer have to get quarters from the supermarket on Friday after work. This dryer really dries well. I really love the convenience of watching a football game on Sunday, and checking on the clothes during a commercial. Best investment for me EVER! I can almost guarantee if you buy this dryer, you''ll be coming back to write a positive review.
edit: 4/27/12you have to clean the black filter also really well. I roll a lint brush across it, and just bang it outside once in a while. The heat goes through there, so the better you clean it, the better your dryer will dry.
Update: 11/12, This dryer works as well as when I first received it. It''s still running strong after 2 years with doing 3-4 loads every weekend.
***Note, If you have a small place like myself invest in a spin dryer. It cuts down on the heat drying time by hours.
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I have a model of this I bought about a year ago--it looks slightly different than the one pictured here but has the same model number.
That said, this dryer is GREAT. It does take a while to dry clothes, but I got it to go along with the haier portable washer, and it dries one load in the time it takes another load to wash when I use the power wash setting, so that''s pretty good.
However, the automatic settings really don''t work that well--like a previous poster, I recommend using the timed dry options.
I also don''t have the dryer vented to the outside--I instead purchased an indoor lint trap thing. I don''t know that it really does much, but the dryer doesn''t seem to release a lot of lint into my apartment. The dryer does add some heat and humidity to the apartment, but that''s great in the fall/winter. Not so much in the summer, but it still beats having to go to the laundromat.
If you live in an apartment or somewhere that doesn''t have laundry hookups or a 220V line, this dryer is a great purchase.
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I sell appliances for a living, so I know quite a lot about them. I bought one of the first little Haier washers 6 years ago, and ever since, I wished there was a matching dryer. Since my washer has held up so well all this time (never a problem and I use it LOTS), I decided to buy this dryer right away once I discovered it. I''ve had it about a month.
Let me tell you about dryers: Get the biggest one you have space for, same as for washers. and you''ll be happier. I move often and I tend to rent small places, so this is the only one to consider; It''s either this or drying racks! All the other portables currantly out there are bigger and more cumbersome than this one. This one truly is portable in that I can pick it up and carry it easily. But, it will not hold as many clothes as the bigger ones. It is, however, perfect for the little Haier washers.
If you want faster drying times, be prepared to have a 220v or gas line installed. (Your landlord will go for that, sure!) Otherwise, 120v portable dryers are going to take, on average, 90 minutes per load. The flip side of this is that you can operate it almost ANYWHERE, and your landlord doesn''t even need to know you have it!
120v dryers also do not have to be vented outside. They do not produce nearly the lint of larger dryers. You can if you want.
Tinier dryers may produce an extra wrinkle or two over largers ones. They don''t have as much room for tumbling, so, be sure not to overload this one. That will also affect drying time. No dryer should be filled more than half full of wet clothes, unless you like ironing out wrinkles.
I ordered this from Amazon, thinking that I was getting the one with the window and the dial. Instead, I got the one with the electronic controls, which is the nicer one. I''m not sure the window/dial version is available anymore. This has all electronic controls with many little lights. Very hi-tek! It has a sensor dry feature that is usually accurate. Sometimes, I''ll need to add some manual dry time afterwards, especially if I''ve mixed lightweight with heavier weight fabrics, as that throws the sensor off a little. Of course, keeping like-weight clothes together would be better.
There are 3 auto-dry cyles: Normal, Heavy, and Delicate. Use Heavy for Jeans and Towels. I''m not sure when I''ll ever use Delicate, as 120v dryers only dry on low heat! That is why they take longer to dry. I believe that cycle uses an even lower heat. There is also timed dry available. Drying status lights (drying, cooling, done, and check lint filter) are helpful. It has an end-of-cycle signal. It does not have a drying rack, as some descriptions on the web have stated.
This, like my little washer, is surprisingly well-built! It has a metal body (I was expecting plastic). I think it will last a long time, hassle-free, just like my washer has.
My only real complaint is the lint filter. It seems fragile and it is the most bothersome one I''ve ever had to clean! There are two filters nested together, one fine and the other course, and both have to be cleaned. It is located on the back of the drum and doesn''t pull off that easily. I imagine this is necessary, though, because of the dryer''s small size. I wish Haier would have made a stronger, more convenient filter. THIS IS THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING THIS DRYER FOUR INSTEAD OF FIVE STARS.
Overall, if space and portability are your chief concerns, Haier''s small washers and this dryer are very, very good! I highly recommend them. However, if you have more space, and stay put for many years, get something bigger.
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I bought this drier to go with my compact Haier 23E washer. I am mostly happy with it, although the product description is somewhat misleading.
1) Venting. On pictures, it looks like this dryer needs no venting. It claims you can place it anywhere. It has three (!) lint filters, so lint should not be a problem. But the user manual says that this dryer *must* be vented outside or else drying performance will suffer. I found this to be true. I made myself a window vent kit & the dryer performance increased dramatically. This dryer does not move a lot of air, so the moist air expelled from it will stick around the dryer, only to be sucked back in, leading to long drying times (and according to the user manual, voiding your warranty). Note that ducting cannot exceed 6ft. The dryer ships with a standard 4" duct adapter. Once vented outside, this dryer does an excellent job. It dries most things in 90 minutes or less. Light fabrics seem to dry in 45 minutes. Vented indoors, I was about to return this thing. You might be able to vent it indoors if you place it in an area where there is enough air movement but this dryer is meant for small spaces where it chokes on its own moisture if not vented outdoors.
2) Capacity. This dryer has a fairly low capacity. You can dry one queen sized sheet and pillowcases, or two bath towels along with some socks/underwear. If you put too much stuff in the dryer, it will not dry things AT ALL. This is because the heat is coming from a little vent in the front the dryer which will get blocked if the dryer is too full. I once attempted to dry a queen sized sheet and duvet at once and thought the dryer was broken since after one hour, the sheets were still soaking vet and cold to the touch. I then removed the duvet and dried the sheet by itself and it was done in 45 minutes.
3) Watch your fingers. This dryer can burn your fingers. The heating element is located inconspicuously in the front, just to the lower left of the opening. The dryer normally runs a cool down cycle, but if you interrupt the dry cycle, do not touch the front inside wall of the dryer near the vent. It gets very hot. This dryer is different in that the heating element is in the front and the exhaust in the back.
Overall, I am very happy I don''t need to go to the laundromat. This dryer does a great job if you don''t overload it and vent it outside.
I thought I was buying Keurig coffee filters but I''ve purchased replacement filters from Keurig before and these filters are not Keurig filters, they are not shipped in Keurig packaging, they do not fit like Keurig filters and since they are so much smaller than normal (estimated 30% smaller), I seriously doubt that they will even do the job of filtering. Oh but I did save eighty cents per filter! Big deal!
