Shopping for a new dryer and deciding between gas vs electric? As a site focused on natural gas, we of course have an opinion on this. While gas dryers cost less to operate, they are more expensive up front.
To compare and decide between a gas vs. electric dryer, you need to understand how they work and how to compare costs across two different energy sources.
The bottom line: Gas dryers are around 1/3 the operating cost of an electric dryer. But gas dryers are also 15-20% more expensive. The break even on the higher expense takes around 8 months of operating costs.
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