I need a recommendation to buy a condensing dryer for use in the US.
It's for use by a family of four (includes a 5 yr old and a 6 month
old) in an apartment that does not allow venting. I understand some of
the pros and cons of condensing dryers vs. vented dryers, but I don't
know the extent of the differences. For example, I've learned that
condensing dryers are slower to dry than vented dryers, but I don't
know by how much. I've learned that condensing dryers heat up ( and
possibly humidify, depending on type ) the surrounding area, but I
don't know by how much. I'm willing to buy a high-end model if that's
what it takes to get a decent capacity dryer that doesn't take forever
to dry. I don't need fancy bells and whistles. I don't need it to look
pretty. I don't need a washer, but am willing to entertain combo
units. I have a drain that I can use.  I've heard that Bosch and Miele
make good ones.  My ideal model  (which I realize may not exist) is
moderate size, large capacity, reasonable drying times, reasonable
energy use, well made, quiet, which doesn't unreasonably heat up the
surrounding area.

What I would like to see in the answer is a summary of recommendations
from people who have used specific models of condensing dryers
(perhaps links to reviews), and a table ( possibly incomplete ) with
at minimum these fields:

Manufacturer/Model
Capacity
Drying time 
Water cooled/Air cooled
Energy rating
ratings ( if available from a consumer guide )
physical dimensions
quietness
how much heat it gives off
special features/comments

Thanks.

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Clarification of Question by kenbeer-ga on 28 Jan 2005 04:53 PST

Here's some info I found

Make: Bosch
Type: Axxis Condensation Dryer
Model: WTL 5410
Drum Capacity: 13 lbs.
Drying Time: ??? ( but 10-90 minute cycles )
Water/Air Cooled?: 
Energy Rating: 
Consumer Rating:
Dimensions: 
Washer: No
Silence Rating: < 72 dB(A)
Heating Wattage: 3100W

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Clarification of Question by kenbeer-ga on 28 Jan 2005 05:02 PST

Make: Miele 
Type: Touchtronic Large Capacity Condenser Dryer 
Models: T1329C/T1323C/T1322C

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Clarification of Question by kenbeer-ga on 28 Jan 2005 13:52 PST

T721 ASKO Dryer

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Clarification of Question by kenbeer-ga on 31 Jan 2005 10:55 PST

Make: AZCO
Model: T721 (only condensing dryer AZCO currently sells, follow up to T720)
Dry Time: Timed drying program (5-90 minutes), Users who dry clothes
thoroughly with a washer with a good spin cycle report 30 minutes to
dry sheets, 90 minutes to dry jeans
Power: 220 V, 30 amp 
Dimensions: Height: 33-1/2"-34-1/2"; Width: 23-7/16"; Depth: 24-7/16"