A:Answer Using the TurboSteam™ Technology on the ENERGY STAR® Certified LG 7.4 cu.ft. Smart wi-fi Enabled Gas Dryer with TurboSteam™, Model # DLGX3901B does not shorten the life cycle of the dryer. LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. As you are aware from your own experiences, steam is not the same as water vapor. Water Vapor is little water droplets that exist in the air, while steam is water heated to the point that it turns into gas...^IFV