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by rosalinekarr 3350 days ago
Because dryers are expensive appliances. If they're going to make one that only lasts one tenth as long, it better cost one tenth of the price too.
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StephenConnell 3350 days ago
Take operating costs into account also.
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cmdrfred 3350 days ago
And time lost waiting for a new one to be delivered, disposal fees...
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awqrre 3350 days ago
If you put it by the road someone should pick it up promptly for free (or list it for free on craigslist).
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Arizhel 3350 days ago
Don't forget delivery and installation fees too. They don't deliver them to your house for free.
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awqrre 3350 days ago
Who cares about delivery fees? it's the total cost that matters.
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Arizhel 3350 days ago
The delivery fee is a significant fraction of the total cost of a modern dryer in the US. Saving a little money by getting crappier dryers will likely have a larger total cost because of the delivery fees, and also the cost of your time in taking time off from work to accept delivery.
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awqrre 3350 days ago
that dryer costing $180 at Home Depot has free shipping, by the way... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Elec... .... and by the way, you are paying for shipping even if you by at the store (it is just included)
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awqrre 3350 days ago
How much are these new dryers? I didn't see the cost.

also, where did they state the longevity?

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