This is a translation of the original owner's experience with the Philco DR-PH60. It describes that household's use, not a new test or a replacement for the appliance manual and garment care labels.
Why we bought a dryer
Many people wonder whether a clothes dryer would be useful at home. In our case, we needed one because we lived in a small apartment with a balcony where we were not allowed to hang laundry on the building's facade.
A spin dryer such as a Kohinoor would not leave our clothes completely dry. Without a place to air them afterwards, they could develop an unpleasant smell. We therefore looked for a dryer from a recognised brand that dried clothes using heat.
None of the options was cheap: we had to spend a substantial amount in pesos. For us, it was a necessity rather than a luxury or simply a way to save the time spent hanging clothes.
The model and features we used
We chose the PHILCO DR-PH60. The original review lists a maximum load of 6 kg, a stainless-steel drum, an anti-crease cycle and an end-of-cycle alarm. In our experience, clothes came out less creased than when we hung them on a drying rack.
Ventilation and a repair
The dryer came with an air outlet hose. In the original account, we emphasised placing it near a window so the air could be vented outside.
It worked well for several months, until a small bird entered the hose and became trapped. The dryer stopped working, and the repair service explained what had happened. Repairing this type of appliance proved expensive.
After that incident, the original account says we fitted a kind of mesh to the hose to keep animals out. This is a description of what we did, not an installation recommendation. Use the manufacturer's approved vent arrangement and do not improvise a covering that could obstruct airflow.
Drying settings and fabric wear
By the time of the original review, we had owned the dryer for several years. It had been useful and dried our clothes well, but the settings depended on the type and amount of laundry.
The settings described were full heat, medium heat and airing, with extra, medium, gentle and one-hour programmes. Towels took longer to dry; in our household we used full heat and the extra programme for them. Over time, we noticed wear that also depended on the towels' quality.
At the end of a cycle, the lint left in the filter needed cleaning. Towels and dishcloths produced more lint, which made the gradual wear noticeable.
Garment care
The original author avoided wool because it could shrink, and also avoided very delicate clothes or garments decorated with sequins, stones and similar details.
The original account suggested trying a gentle programme and medium heat when uncertain about a garment. Do not treat that as permission to tumble-dry an unsuitable item: first check the care label and dryer manual. If you cannot confirm that the garment is suitable, do not use a dryer setting as a compatibility test.
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