What's the Difference Between Gas and Electric Dryers?

[@BoulevardHome]

Which do you prefer, gas or electric? Let us know in a comment below!

[@mrcoollu9662]

As appliance tech I really want to say thanks for being informative 👊🏾

[@BoulevardHome]

We always try to give the best information we can! Thanks for the comment

[@Sparky-ww5re]

Well for most folks whether they buy a gas or electric dryer their existing setup will be the decision maker, unless of course you have the privilege of having a newly built home and get to choose during the design/ rough-in stage. With gas dryers most come equipped for natural gas by default, and you'll have to buy an LP conversion kit at your own expense if the gas supply is propane adding to the total cost. Whereas with electric dryer the universal standard is a 240 volt 30 amp receptacle, most homes built before the adoption of the 1996 NEC will have a three prong outlet, while homes afterwards will have a four prong outlet as a requirement and for this reason dryers do not come from the factory with a cord, it's the responsibility of the installer to choose the proper cord or hardwire the unit.

[@frankulfberht]

Now I feel like I can also take a dryer apart. :D One question: When a dryer stops working, how can someone determine what part has failed and needs to be replaced?

[@MDuarte-vp7bm]

You get to know based on what parts don't work and in what ways. My dryer manual has a list of codes and what they mean, as well as a list of behaviors and what they could mean.

[@DADoESofTX]

The bearing vs. roller design isn't a pointed difference between electric and gas dryers. There are gas and electric models with both designs. That white Hotpoint unit surely is produced in a gas-heated version, with the same gas-related components as the gray GE you are showing. There are GE-branded dryers (both gas and electric) that have the same design as that Hotpoint (produced for MANY years), with front glides and back center bearing. I fixed one (failed element) for a family member recently that was more than 20 years old. The rear bearing was worn (but not completely failed) so I replaced it. The front glides were OK but I replaced them while I had the machine apart.

[@freedomcat]

I have to get electric as it was easier to run a new electric line in my house than a new gas line. Plus I want only my furnace, oven/stove, and water heater to be gas, you know the winter necessities.

[@HelenEttlin]

I loved my propane clothes dryer. Switching from electric to propane saved me hundreds every year…and gas dries so much faster.

[@freedomcat]

I wish they would make a dryer or washer with the mechanical timers on the front panel and not on the back. I need the space for my kitchen.

[@makaveli2tt]

Good presentation. Just the info I was looking for. Thanks for sharing

[@BoulevardHome]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment!

[@andrewpeyton5167]

My bartender, AOC sent me here. My new Whirlpool Gas Dryer being delivered this Thursday April 18th, 2024. I will check back in 10 years. -acp 46, fellow old man in California.

[@HarperPolo]

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[@BoulevardHome]

Good luck with your new Whirlpool, hoping it treats you well for a long time!

[@Oceangirl_505]

Not all of us have a choice, we have to go with the setup where we live.

[@BoulevardHome]

That is true, but hopefully this video was still informative for you! Maybe someday you'll be able to choose.

[@SmilingFallingLeaves-wn6hk]

And this video is for the others

[@MDuarte-vp7bm]

Samsung uses all philipshead screws, and it makes it much faster to lose track of which screws came from where. It mostly doesn't matter on a dryer, tho.

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

Does an electric heater still require a vent out?

[@BoulevardHome]

Unless they are ventless, such as those coming out now with heat pumps, yes. All that heat and lint buildup in the drum still needs to be vented out to avoid disaster. With heat pumps (ventless), the moisture is essentially pulled out of your clothes and drained, instead of heat being pushed into your clothes with a traditional dryer, so they don't require vents. Thanks for the question! If you're interested in learning more about ventless, here's a video we did on GE's new ventless washer/dryer combo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrKoqKMn5J_l68

[@HT-vd4in]

Without question the most efficient appliance is a heat pump dryer.

[@rpsmith]

Great video! Thanks!

[@BoulevardHome]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sportsman134]

when'd john oliver get into appliances?

[@BoulevardHome]

It's been his secret passion for a long time now!

[@squidben5780]

Very informative indeed !!!

[@BoulevardHome]

Glad you found it informative! Thanks for watching.

[@PBG345]

Gas does out perform electricity in dryers for a lower cost, and I think there are fewer wrinkles from my gas dryer.

[@BoulevardHome]

Thanks for the input!

[@johnklein338]

And greater risk to the planet.

[@MDuarte-vp7bm]

Please try this at home. It's the easiest maintenance you can do. Much easier than a car or a computer. Fixing stuff is healthy for us and for Earth.

[@webclosett4549]

Great video!

[@BoulevardHome]

Thank you! Glad you liked it

[@thefuturegamer9451]

I’m not certain but I think there is and has been something against gas dryers in my state as I’ve never seen a gas dryer with my own eyes

[@BoulevardHome]

Some states have proposed phasing out gas appliances, but currently-owned gas appliances would be allowed to stay. That is surprising that you've never seen one, thanks for sharing!

[@thefuturegamer9451]

@@BoulevardHome I understand some are and my state is one of them, but what puzzles me is gas water heaters, stoves, and furnaces are very common here, but every house I’ve lived in, every house I’ve stayed in, and every friends house I’ve seen the dryer in have all been electric for my whole life

[@justinstewart3248]

Great video, but maybe try looking at the camera. It’s kinda weird with the side eye looking all over. Just some thoughts to make the video better.

[@makaveli2tt]

What??😄 His presentation was on point

[@kayrealist9793]

Gas dryers will save you money here in S. California especially if you use it for about 10 years.

[@dezeraymchenry2172]

Thank u

[@tsinh89]

I don’t trust gas dryer. Failure of maintenance of failure of electrical components can result in burning your home.

[@davidperry4013]

Gas dryers are cheaper to run and dry clothes faster but electric dryers are easier to maintain and safer. If you let lint build up on a gas dryer it causes a fire but, on an electric dryer for it to cause a fire you have to let the lint build up until it’s never going to dry and you keep trying.

[@markvolpe2305]

Gas dryers just dry clothes faster than electric dryers, from what I've seen.

[@markaustin4370]

You're comparing apples and oranges Ive an Electrolux electric Amazing

[@freedomcat]

Thank you. I am in the process of getting my house fixed/prepped for a washer dryer set. The fixtures are in the kitchen so I need front loading. I am leaning towards Electrolux myself.

[@samsquires2877]

Don’t forget about monogram is part of crappy GE appliances.

[@steveodonnell2921]

The fact that it's gas or electric has nothing to do with whether it has rollers or a bearing. I replace rollers all day thankfully. If the bearing goes bad on the dryer on the lefr you just replace a little sleave not 4 rollers like the other one.

[@therealxunil2]

It’s the power source. That’s the difference.

[@lisaleeper8764]

😂😂😂 that’s hilarious

[@markaustin4370]

I do prefer gas but

[@freedomcat]

natural gas leak. I work at a hotel and we use a gas dryer and front load washer. all the ranges in the rooms are electric. I think so are the guest dryers in the guest laundry, it also holds top loaders. All for guests are speed queen.

[@schnuurtchke]

Zazur Dryer

[@orangie8426]

Want a gas dryer... order it ONLINE simple .. Either way you have to get it delivered right?? No such thing as can't get one.. Just be sure to research feedback from other people on that particular make and model. And watch youtube videos on that make and model you are looking at.. If its all positive then just buy it.. Its not rocket science

[@SledDog5678]

GAS DRIES BETTER, FASTER & CHEAPER BILLS.

[@2AToday]

WHY ARE WE SHOUTING?

[@bugaboiii414]

AND EASILY SET THE HOUSE ON FIREE Sorry, the heat of the comment got me too

[@ThunderboltSiren1003]

​@@bugaboiii414OR LEAK CARBON MONOXIDE

[@dre145]

@@bugaboiii414where’s your data from? How many of your houses have been set on fire by gas dryers

[@tranceaddiction]

Most fires are caused by lack of cleaning the vents of lint. Not from the type of energy your using.

[@Moocowthegreat]

Electric is way better for the environment depending on where you get your power

[@lettruthprevail9820]

Your utility is probably using oil, natural gas, or coal to produce electricity.

[@Moocowthegreat]

@@lettruthprevail9820 We actually mostly use our rivers for hydroelectricity.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@lettruthprevail9820More electric is made with renewables nowadays. A heat pump with gas generated electric is still more efficient than a gas furnace.

[@johnklein338]

We need gas appliances out of most homes because our stable climate depends upon it. Hard to dry clothes if your house has flooded from the climate crisis. Otherwise I appreciated the video.

[@andrewpeyton5167]

Pay more taxes, the government will save us. 💰 💨

[@johnklein338]

@@andrewpeyton5167 if you mean you'd rather pay a carbon price with rebate, it won't work fast enough. I think we need more regulations on fossil fuel producers.

[@joeburttschell1286]

Fool

[@coolwiz7994]

Your precious planet saving electric used burning coal and oil for up to 80% of grid use nation wide. If you have solar all you’re doing is giving it back to the grid for them to purchase more coal and oil to burn. Congrats!!