The Benefits of a Gas Clothes Dryer

Even if you have a gas water heater, chances are you have an electric clothes dryer. And that begs the question: are you missing out by not switching to a gas clothes dryer, too?

The truth is, plenty of people aren’t even aware of gas clothes dryers. Even among those who are, many or on the short side of the learning curve. No doubt that helps explain why only about 17% of American households dry their clothes with gas.

Thinking about replacing your clothes dryer? Here are a few pretty good reasons to consider switching to gas:

• Gas clothes dryers conserve energy, and that saves you money…about $60 per year.
• Gas clothes dryers feature automatic cool-down. The heat is turned off while the dryer continues to tumble to help smooth out the wrinkles in your clothes.
• Some models include electronic sensors that automatically shut off when the clothes are dry.
• Gas dryers now offer touch controls, digital displays, and microcomputer based temperature settings for sensitive fabrics.
• A gas dryer lasts a long time—up to 13 years or more – thus making them more durable, on average, than electric models.
• Natural gas is in plentiful supply. Plus, by switching to gas, you’ll help conserve the earth’s supply of crude oil which is used to help provide electricity in electrical power plants.

Contact Your 1 Plumber today to learn more about gas vs. electric clothes dryers. As licensed gasfitters, we can install either type both efficiently and safely.