As with any new electronic device it takes time to get used to it. This is my first new dryer in 25 years. It is one thing to read the manual and another to put it to use. I have been using it a few weeks and it is doing a gray job. It has all the energy savings steps you would like. The part I have never had before was the steam dry portion. It is a wonderful addition to have.  Anything hard to iron comes out perfectly smooth. It just needs a minute to adjust your settings and get it right. Maybe it was me getting used to it, but I love it now.