The Samsung
DVG50B5100V is part of the
Clothes Dryers test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Dryers
models like the DVG50B5100V are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Drying performance
This score combines performance on three types of laundry loads of different sizes and fabric mixes: A 12-lb. load, predominantly cotton, which includes jeans and towels an 8-lb. load of cotton/polyester blend clothing and a 3-lb. load of synthetic delicates, women's pajamas, nightgowns, bras and underwear.
Convenience
For this measurement, we judged controls and ergonomics, such as ease of loading and unloading, servicing the lint filter, whether the door could clear a tall basket, and whether the machine has a raised edge to contain spills.
Noise
Judgments made by a panel during the operation of the dryer, judging both sound quality and volume.