The answer isn’t always so simple.
There’s a big difference in how they heat up, too.
Electric dryers run electricity through a heating element that heats up to warm and dry your clothes.
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Where will the dryer be located?
A gas dryer must be vented to the outside, as the heat element produces dangerous carbon monoxide.
What is your budget?
But the up-front cost may not be the only one to consider.
There’s the cost of operation, which can vary depending on the energy costs near you.
One subtle benefit to the heat pump dryer?
How much laundry do you tend to do?
What are your laundry habits like?
(Both gas and electric dryers offer that option!)
