Miele Dryers (Canada)

9 years ago

I'd appreciate help choosing between two different dryer models.

We are limited to units 24 inches or less in width, as we're unable to get anything larger than that through our basement door.

There obviously aren't many options to choose from, and the pool is shrinking. We would like a vented dryer rather than a condensation model. That leaves an even smaller pool.

Basically, I've narrowed down our options to two: either a new, current Miele T7634 or an as-new, now-discontinued Miele T8003 from the Unboxed Miele store here in Toronto.

The T7634 is a Novotronic model, which seems to offer greater flexibility in some ways (timed drying is adjustable, for instance). Its advertised capacity is 6 kg.

The 8003 is a Touchtronic unit, and its capacity is listed as 5.5 kg. However, unlike the T7634, it has a honeycomb drum and the "electronic moisture monitoring" feature with the "PerfectDry" system.

I'm not sure how much of a difference the Honeycomb drum would make, but the PerfectDry feature seems like a worthwhile bonus -- I'm assuming the T7634 has some sort of moisture sensors as well, though.

Any idea how these two units compare? The T8003 was more expensive than the T7634 when it was still available -- does that mean it's a better machine?

Comments (4)

Hsyme
Original Author
9 years ago
For what it's worth, here are the specs for both:

T7634

T8003
enduring
9 years ago
Are you planing on stacking this dryer? Because the t8003 is not as deep as the other dryer. They won't stack on the same washer I don't believe.

How long will your duct be? I have the t8003 and the max length duct that is recommended. I will be getting a buster fan for the duct, to help with the venting. I get a vent fault light about half the time.
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Hsyme
Original Author
9 years ago
Not planning on stacking the machine, so the depth, if anything, is an asset -- it'll fit down our basement star is more easily...

Our duct is about 10-11 feet.

Apart from the vent fault problem, how well does the T8003 work for you? Is the PerfectDry feature effective?
enduring
9 years ago
You say your duct is 10-11 feet, is that straight feet? Did you add 2.5' for each 90 degree bend? That is how I ended up with an adjusted 33' run. But I may have done my calculations wrong. I am actually only 8' from the outside wall but I had to take it to the basement (about a 4' drop), with the several bends, taking the vent out the side of the machine, and other adjustments I ended up with about 33' adjusted.

As for the PerfectDry feature, I don't know if mine has that. I have not seen that referred to in my booklet. But I like my dryer. I love the washer too. It is nice and compact. I have it in my bathroom.

What washer do you have?