Our gas dryer has been a workhorse since we purchased the property in 2006, and it wasn’t new when we moved in. It uses just ...

But gas dryers do require a gas supply line as well as a vent to exhaust combustion gases outside the home. Major brands like GE, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool offer both gas and electric dryers.

Gas Vs Electric Dryers: An Overview. Gas and electric dryers may look the same at a glance, but they’ve got a critical, fundamental difference: They use different power sources and mechanisms to ...

Gas dryers usually have a “G” somewhere in the jumble of letters, while electric ones have an “E.” This isn’t necessarily foolproof, though.

How to Get the Most Out of a Clothes Dryer. Gas vs. Electric Is One Consideration. April 28, 2006. By Alan J. Heavens.

Gas dryers start from around $500 and go as high as $2,000 or more. While electric dryers start from $300, and also go as high as $2,000. 5. Limited options ...

Best Dryer Brands: Electric Dryers Gas Dryers How to Use CR's Dryer Brand Scores As you shop for a new dryer, check CR’s ratings to see how the model you’re considering performed in our lab.

Dryers are a staple in most homes major appliances, but when it’s time to replace your current dryer, choosing between gas and electric can get a little, well, heated.

Gas dryers operate on a 120-volt circuit, which powers the controls, lights, and motor, says Sells. The heat is achieved with the natural or propane gas supplied to the dryer.

There are 89 million residential clothes dryers in the United States (75 percent electric models, 25 percent natural gas). Although electric dryers dominate the U.S. market, ...