Panda Compact Clothes Dryer Review - Apartment Dryer Demo 110V PAN40SF
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Here's a review and demo of my compact Panda clothes dryer. This is a great option if you'd like a dryer, but don't have the space to store a full-size model, or a dedicated 220V outlet.
2019 Update: At the time of filming the video, I was not using the included lint filter (it fell apart), and only the standard lint trap you would expect to see. This led to issues where I had to take the dryer apart and remove built-up lint. Buying new filters and using them remedied the issue. So make sure you use the filter!
We just bought this dryer for our tiny apartment, and I am very happy with it! Thanks for showing me where the lint trap was and how to remove it. I was struggling with it for a half hour!
I have my dryer in my bathroom and turn the exhaust fan on. I also put a dryer vent filter on the back and clean it out every four or five loads. Great video.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you. I’m in an Airbnb with one of these. I did one dry OOD and it worked great but then wouldn’t turn on for the next load. Cleaning out the lint filter solved it and it started right back up. Never would have found it without you!
If you ever go camping, hang on to some of that lint. It's amazing for getting a camp fire started. Great video.
I love your review on this dryer. I am so excited to get this dryer soon!
This is a great review! Told me everything I wanted to know, very thorough. Good call with the venting advice and also nice to see the drying rack.
My son is on the autism spectrum and his favourite thing as a toddler was watching the washer ( front loader) and tumble dryer rotate. I find it quite soothing .
Staring at the clothes drying in the dryer reminds me of my childhood when I used to go to the laundromat w my mother. Hypnotic ....!
Haha me too! The window is a nice bonus.
L Collins laundry mat sucks
I can't wait to buy one thanks! I usually hang my clothes but it's hard to do that in the winter time haha
Love your review on this excellent dryer. I have a costway washer and spin dryer but it's still moist after the "dryer" so I have been looking for a good portable dryer. Thank you for this, definitely will get this!
I have the exact same setup as you!!!
You just made me decide to buy this! I’ve been looking for one--had a small washer for years but I assumed it would costs too much
I love your review. I am so excited to use this dryer.
I just bought and wanted a little more info.
Thanks!
I was telling my husband I need a small dryer my apartment is small and I had a big dryer before and it takes up a lot of space..thanks for this video
They're great! Just make sure you can vent the dryer outdoors. Thanks for watching!
Great Information that the maker doesn't give you keep the videos coming thank you!
Thank you very much! One thing I will say now though, use the filters, and clean and replace them as necessary. Not using them caused lint buildup in mine.
Great review and price! I have this same model going on 3 years now. I also have the Panda washer which I did a review on. I don't bother splitting the dryer filter to clean it for fear of wearing out the tabs. If you have a vacuum and end nozzle, you can vacuum up 98% of the lint without opening it. Also Panda has a website where you can order belts, filters, etc. I also have my dryer vented outdoors for fear of breeding mold and mildew indoors. May take a little longer to dry than a 220v system, but it sure beats hanging clothes up to dry or wasting gas and time going to a laundromat!
Life in a Mobile Home where did u buy it?
On Amazon or if they're out, try this link: www.ezbyonline.com/ (Customer Service: 1-866-371-2888).
Great advice, and couldn't agree more!
Vac Tech ...Does the dryer machine emanate motor heat and raise the ambient temperature of the room that it is working in ? ....thanks in advance for your response .
Vac Tech ...What was the price of the Ikea clothes drying rack and can you tell me the model number of the rack or a link to the rack.....thanks in advance for your reply .
Thank you for this video! Came across an electric dryer while on Walmart looking for a dryer rack and a magic chef electric dryer came up. I'll be buying the magic chef*one. Thanks again for this video!
Did you buy it? Do you like it? Thank you
…. I have the Ikea rack and it's great, it's strong. The worst summer mugginess in years. So air drying doesn't work too well . Waiting for a response to my 'wanted' ad in Craigs list..for a mini dryer. would love to find a bargain. Thanks for a terrific , thorough , mesmerizing review. The quiet time with the spinning clothes actually lulled me nearly to sleep. lol. nice.
Hahaha glad you liked it! That awesome drying rack is a great companion to any dryer, compact or not. Thanks for the comment!
Very Helpful! Thanks for the vid!
I live in the desert in Utah, it's so dry, I will welcome that moisture, and I'll only use it a couple of times a week. Vinegar is a natural softener. I use that instead. Especially with my towels.
If you want to REALLY speed up the dry time preheat the dryer so it gets the internal specifically the drum hot. Then when the wash is done pop it in with that dry towel and better yet if you want to supercharge the dry time get two packs of that As You Seen on TV Shazoom super absorbing fabric. It'ss is stupid how quick you can dry clothes with a setup like this.
And if you frequent a laundromat with those big ass dryers - preheat one of those bad boys and with a towel I swear in 20 minutes the whole load is dry - for real. Try it for yourself next time.
Stay Safe Everyone
I just purchase this dryer thank you for sharing is the best in the home
Just bought this. Cant wait to try it!
Awesome! I hope you're happy with it. I was initially concerned about the build quality of this dryer, but it's been a trooper for over 2.5 years now, and I only imagine having to eventually replace the belt on it (which looks like an easy task). Super over-filling it makes it struggle to get going, but even then, it still works!
Vac Tech my apartment dosent have fancy dryer type plugs and my nearest laundrymat is a bit of a drive away...and i dont drive lol. So im very excited to have the life upgrade i need :)
I orderd mine tonight. Can hardly wait for its arrival from Amazon Tuesday. After watching your video,I’m even more excited.
I'm about to order just doing research and making sure I make the right choice
I just received mine Tuesday. It warmer then I thought it would. I’m about to do dry
3 large towels and small rags. I’m curious as to the results. Very easy to move,handles in both sides. Takes yo very little space. So far,I’m also venting in my house. I have very dry air and I keep the house 68-70,when I’m home. I wish I’d purchased years earlier.
Update: I think I do I discovered why some ppl didn’t think it got hot enough. I wanted to dry a couple shirts,I set it at 30 minutes. It wasn’t getting warm! oh no! Some of the reviews might have been right. Well,I thought maybe Ill start it at the red zone ‘Hot’ and turn the timer to 30-40 min. Well,Low and Behold, it worked. I still haven’t read the instructions! But it probably does a day to do this. Still amazed how fast it can dry and how many clothes I’ve been able to put in. It also Very Quiet. I can’t wait for summer. Will dry my confess in 30 minutes,I’m hoping. 🙂
Very nice review...been thinking of getting one
Thanks! I've been really happy with mine, but if you want to learn more, I made a follow-up review. That video goes into things I had to do over the course of ownership, to keep it running.
That a good review on the dryer I like how you took your time on it also what are the watts on that dryer
Thx for putting this video up! I just got this dryer. Can you share the link to the silver ventilation attachment you showed us in the video?
Thank u for ur input thinking 🤔 about buying one
I wouldn't use this dryer without the felt filter. I did that for a while, and then the dryer would not heat anymore. I opened up the dryer and it was full of lint and a pain to clean. Cleaning out the lint fixed it.
I wanted to do a follow-up explaining that. I did have the same thing happen to me, and I had to take the back panel off and clean it out. Purchased a pack of filters and it's been fine since.
@Vac Tech thanks for the review, do you get burnt smell in the clothes?
COULD YOU DO MORE VIDEOS OF THIS AND WASHER
Does anyone know how to keep the plastic wheel lint trap attached to a portable HOME COMFORTportable dryer
Love the size
Very nice to have a dryer like panda
Do you still got it.. and how long you had it .... How great does it work ..
Do u need a dedicated circuit to plug in or can you just plug it in to any outlet? Im asking because wouldnt you overload the circuit breaker if you plug it into any outlet?
It plugs into any standard 120v outlet, unlike most full-size dryers.
Thank u for sharing 😊👍👍
Does it need to be near a window or ventilated?
Hello, I have a Panda Washer & dryer. My problem is my dryer is a bit loud... Any suggestions???
a portable air conditioner window vent kit would work...worth looking into?
Your window vent idea is spot on!
Hi, I'm living in 🇯🇲 and unfortunately, I don't see these size of washers and dryers. I need one for a rainy day.
Can you give a tutorial on how you set up the venting
Nice presentation.
Thanks! I made a follow-up vid for this dryer recently that I think explains the machine better.
This dryer has been a life saver for the past three years in my little condo. But recently it hasn't been shutting off when it reaches the end of the cycle. It just keeps going and starts the whole cycle over again. I've searched and can't find a Panda replacement timer anywhere. Plus there are no youtubes about how to replace it yourself.
Thank you for the video.
Thinking of getting one and putting it in my garage. Do I need to be concerned about venting it still? Also would I have to be concerned about the voltage being too strong for the outlet in the garage? Concerned about fire.
These dryers are for tiny apartments... & you have a garage????
I've seen people use towels in the window to keep the vent thing from slipping out.
Hi, can a blanket hold in there?
Thanks for this video review!👍
I dont have a way to vent outside, though i can open a nearby window when drying, would i be ok? Does it come with a indoor vent alternative and why dont you trust it?
By chance is it still running in 2020
I have one, it stopped working about 2 months after I got it. I don't know what is meant by apartment size. A person who lives in an apartment has just as many clothes as a person who lives in a house. You just have less space for a dryer. This was over $300 after tax and not worth it if you ask me since you can get a full size dryer for about $400. Its just that I don't have a 220 v outlet. Even when the dryer was working, it took at least 3 cycles to get even the smallest loads (socks, underwear) dry.
Sounds like it might of been defective, since ut broke so quickly
Can it dry a queen sheet set (flat & fitted plus 1 pillow case)?
Yes, and then some! I regularly dry queen sized comforters in it (1 at a time), and it does a great job. It has a surprisingly large capacity, but will take longer if completely filled.
thanks! Super helpful video. I'm going to buy 1 for my 96yr young mom,
Yes it can and then some
My lint thing won’t stay on, I have no clue why. It falls off when the dryer is in use. Any suggestions
I'd make sure you have both halves of the lintel filter snapped together correctly, and make sure the clips where it snaps to the back of the dryer aren't broken.
If landlord says no washer/dryer then can’t vent outside especially during winter as they will see the steam coming out window. Not discrete at all.
tell them its your dehumidifier on your portable a/c
I am thinking about getting a potable dryer. I brought a portable washer and so far my little washer seems to do a good job..I hook it up on my washer hookup on cold water side and so far i have no probloms.. But i am thinking about getting these portable dryers.. What good on these reviews products it gives people an idea and a lessons,informations to learn about these products.. I know this is not a washer video but pardon me i had to plug that in tthis comment. LOL.. but i am looking at diffences products brands and Panda is closer to what i like..
Can u put dryer sheets?
How do you put the belt back on? My drum doesn’t turn can you help me please?
I believe you just remove the screws on the back panel, and that panel comes off, exposing the belt, drum, and motor, but it's been years since I had to open mine up. The belt on yours may need to be replaced, but worth checking out first.
Ebony Taylor my panda smells like mildew .. don't buy it
I just got mine and it doesn’t even get warm unless on eco mode and then gets warm then cool air on and off ?
Well theres a warn and a cool cycle, I would use the warm cycle, and have the button pushed in, to set the dryer to "high." I hope you can get it working properly!
How did u set up the vent
Roxanne, a simple youtube search on "setting up a vent for a portable cloths dryer" should answer this simple question for you. note: it really is quite simple if you are at all handy, if not, then you can always get your local hardware store to cut to size a piece of plywood for your window or door.
Can you vent it with a dryer hole already set up in the apartment? We have a washer & dryer connection
Definitely! Make sure it's clear, and that you have the right hose fittings.
@@VacTech1 okay so a standard foiled indoor hose wouldn't work? Or it has to be clear
@@ashleyd.5220 I use a foil hose for mine. The dryer has a removable duct on the back of it, that the hose connects to. The dryer is made for a 3" hose, but I used a 4" hose, and sort of pinched and zip-tied the hose to the dryer duct.
Good buy
Does it get hot like a standard size dryer?
No, it gets hot but not like a traditional dryer. It plugs into a standard plug, you can't draw the kind of power to be as hot like a traditional dryer.
Where do you put the vent to have the air flow go out?
I set mine up to vent out of a window. Out of a window is definitely the preferred method for these types of dryers, unless they're a model that doesn't require ventilation.
did you use a 3" or 4" vent hose?
Good question! I used 4" hose, but the duct on the back of the dryer that the hose connects to is smaller. I think 3" hose would work better (I had to kind-of crimp it onto the smaller duct coming off the back of the dryer).
Hi I am shopping for one now! How long have you had yours? Do you still Like it? Thnak you I subscribed
Still have it, love it. I did a follow up review you can check out. I go in depth about how to take care of it. Thanks for watching!
How long would it take to dry towls
Towels, depending on size will dry in about half an hour but only if they're really spun/wrung out well.
I finally bought a Ninja spin dryer. My countertop machine didn't spin out enough water. That's ok if you line dry during the summer, but in winter the spin dryer gets the towels 90% dry. Quick to finish in this tumble dryer. 👍
What the price
My dryer will not dry I just bought the damn thing what am I doing wrong I can't get through to the service line
I'm not sure. Did you set it up correctly? Is the exhaust port on the back clear to vent? If it's blocked for any reason it won't dry. I would contact Panda. Your unit could be defective.
Can you extend the vent on a balcony instead of window?
Sure, I dont see why not.
@@VacTech1 thank you
Is the dryer easy to move around?
It's not very large, and prolly weighs around 50 pounds. It's not on wheels, so it needs to be lifted.
Would your friend build me a stand like that:) I can't find one anywhere.
Get a small table at IKEA
Buy a used night stand , keep dryer sheets in the drawer .
10:05 😍
I just got the costway version of this and it's noisy as all hell. On every rotation it sounds like the motor or drum is rubbing or binding up. I don't know if it will go away over time but I'm not sure if it will. Not impressed.
Sounds potentially defective. The drum rubbed on mine, but the outside housing was noticeably dented inward. Hope you can get it sorted out!
Thanks
What is this dryer sitting on?
It's a stand I had made for this dryer. It's made from welded angle iron.
Does the machine get hot at all? Would it be ok on carpet?
No it doesn't get hot, and it has 4 large feet, so it sits about an inch off the floor. Might not be a bad idea to put a board or something under it regardless.
Thank you!
Can you please tell how much did it cost???
I got mine on Craigslist for $80. The seller got it dented, and never used it. I had to take off the back panel, pop out the dent, and attach the belt to get mine going. Don't be afraid to hunt for a bargain! I think they retail for around $275 these days.
How many clothes can you usually put inside?
It holds quite a bit. I have a compact washing machine, and it holds two full loads from that.
It varies by clothing type. It can hold 4 or 5 full size bath towels at one time.
Can a queen size comforter fit in there?
No.
He said yes in another comment
@@HealthyyHottiee oh, someone else days no...I'm not sure
What that steels rack air drier name
I don't know the name of it, but it's $14.99 at Ikea. EXCELLENT product!
a simple online search for a laundry air rack will also give you multiple choices and locations
My dryer wont dry
Mine takes forever to dry uts been like 2½hours 🙃
Is this still working for you?
Yep! I actually posted a follow-up vid with a 5 year ownership update. Still works like the day I bought it!
I just ordered this for $250
I am sooo jelly 😌
@@II.am.Gold. try go on Amazon or Walmart
Yes if you don’t use that lint trap you can clog the whole machine.
Learned that the hard way. I go through how to clean it out, in my updated review of the same machine.
Hum nevet thought of mold
😘😍
my drum isn't turning and I just bought the dryer. I am so horrible when it comes to these things. Where is the dryer belt and how do I make sure it's on.
There are several screws on the back panel that you need to remove around the outside of the panel, and a few screws around the dryer's hose connection. Remove those, and the back panel lifts off, and you'll be able to re-connect or replace the belt (probably just re-connect). it goes around a pulley from the motor, and around the back of the drum. I had to re-connect the belt when I first got mine. Hope this helps!
@@VacTech1 It did :) Thank you so very much.
Does it add much cost to your electric bill?
Have a dryer electric bill will cost like 15-18 dollar more per month.
@@Condemn-Focus thanks for the info
Vent kits are good
Where can I buy 1 for $200
Melany Harmel You can buy it at Walmart.com $261.
@@Chu3505 I was just about to say that..because I need one too and I just seen it on there
@@venvensworld3090 They also have it on Amazon.com for $207
I bought one 04/05/19 for 185 at Lowe's.
@@jazziered142 at store? Because i dont see them online
doesnt look small
The best softerners that don't put out toxic stuff in the air is the liquid kind you put in your washer machine witch is the best way i stooped using dryer shit's there messy and don't server it's porous
What softener will you recommend? Thank you
What about the electric bill?
It's cheap to run. I never noticed a difference from using it regularly.
@@VacTech1 thank you so much for replying
@@lyssette3553 No problem! Thank you for watching!
They're garbage... you can dry a couple of shirts max
Really?
@@Nintendude2013 Mine works just fine.
It has a window because the Chinese like to watch their cats spin around!!
Man let me go on and buy it I was tryna be cute and let my clothes air dry . It’s on sale rn at Walmart