Fisher & Paykel AeroSmart Electric Dryer

From the moment I lifted the lid on this top-loading dryer, I was surprised and delighted. Three years of daily use, and I am still delighted.The large stainless steel drum is lovely to look at, easy to keep spotless, and the shiny, pristine ...

I've had this new dryer a week now and find that I am not highly impressed with it. Yes, it does a great job drying (that's its job, isn't it??) but the noise getting there is more than I can tolerate. The initial "clunk" when the drum door ...