Electric Dryer Versus Gas Dryer - It's a Tie

Are electric dryer better than gas dryers. After all the research it may be a tie. Let's get to the analyzing in a minute. Regardless of whatever kind of dryer you do eventually choose, please try to get an energy star rated one. These will always save some energy. This comparison of course does not into account air drying. Air drying saves the most energy, but may also take up more of your own time.

Electric dryers generally cost about $50 less than their counterparts. You will need a 240V to plug the machine into. If you already have this hookup, than it may be better and cheaper than to have a gas line put in. This gas hookup, can end up making the initial cost of electric less expensive than gas. However, electric uses electricity. This seems fairly obvious, but most electricity is dirty and comes from non renewable energy sources.

Gas Dryers require a gas line hookup to run these machines. If you have both the line and electric installed, than choosing a gas dryer will save you more money long term. Gas dryers use very little electricity. Gas is infinitely better for the environment. They have a quicker drying time than electric dryers.

Whichever dryer you end up with, make sure to make it an energy star. Also, some great tips on clothes washing is to do them at night or in the morning. This will save you some money, as electricity is cheaper at those times. The end result is a tie with slight push towards gas if the line is already installed. Surely this debate will continue.