Who the fuck programs these things? Why even have this measurement if the units are not a fixed length? Just put a light on it that says “done” or “not done”

[–] PapaStevesy@midwest.social 46 points 1 year ago

I mean, I was just being sarcastic, but it seems like that.

[–] technicalogical@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

These dryers also have a timed function that will allow to to over dry your clothes as much as you’d like. The auto modes use sensors that can detect clothes that still haven’t dried completely as they tumble about. Pretty hard to make precise unless you’re attaching sensors to every article in the dryer.

[–] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

Prolly also need humidity and temp sensors outside the drum.

[–] june@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s an estimation, which I prefer over the vagueness of a done/not done light. I recognize that it’s not specific or reliable for any precision, but having a general idea of when it will be done is useful.

[–] milkytoast@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

its got the vague precision of a fucking sledgehammer

says 30 minutes, could be 10, could be an hour, who knows

[–] june@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Ah, mine is much better than that. Usually right within 15 minutes or so

[–] red@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Mine typically says 2.5 hours and is done in 1.5-2h. Anyone using estimates on a minute schedule is... gonna have a bad time

[–] BruceTwarzen@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Imagine getting so mad at a dryer timer. If you hate it so much don't look at it and wait until it's done

[–] NegativeLookBehind@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

I can’t imagine