Electric dryers are almost certainly going to be cheaper to buy upfront but whether an electric or gas dryer will be cheaper to run over the course of its lifetime depends on a number of factors.
Is gas dryer cheaper to run than electric.
Gas costs less than electricity and gas dryers typically run hotter than electric dryers which means wash loads usually take less time to dry.
For a typical family that dries 5 loads of laundry per week the average electric dryer will cost on average 130 per year while the same dryer in gas would cost about 85 per year to operate.
Gas dryers dry clothes faster and.
There may be a significant difference in energy use over the long run between a gas and electric dryer.
Gas dryers generally cost more initially to purchase than electric dryers.
For those who live in an area with expensive gas prices or who do not already have access to a gas hookup an electric dryer is likely the more cost.
That said the cost to dry a load is around double for an electric dryer than for a gas dryer.
This can save on wear and tear on your clothes and also help reduce your utility bills.
For drying similarly sized laundry loads gas is cheaper than electric.
Natural gas and propane gas dryers use a gas burner to create heat but otherwise they operate the same as an electric dryer.
When it comes to high end dryers however price differences between are less.
An electric dryer powered by electricity generated by rooftop solar panels is greener and cheaper by far than a natural gas dryer once you buy the solar panels that is.
Gas vs electric dryer.
However gas dryers usually cost more upfront than electric dryers.
Which is cheaper to operate.
Gas dryers run hotter than electric dryers which reduces drying time and costs over time.
Choosing all gas appliances can save you up to 30 percent on your utility bill.
On average a gas dryer will run approximately 100 more than an electric dryer of the same style and quality.
Natural gas is almost always cheaper than electricity.