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Gas vs Electric Dryer Calculator
Compare annual operating costs between gas and electric clothes dryers
Comparison Formula: An electric dryer consumes ~3 kWh per load, while a gas dryer uses ~0.05 therms of gas plus ~0.4 kWh of electricity per load. Enter your utility rates and laundry habits below.
Dryer Usage Parameters Input
Calculation Results
⚠️ Actual energy consumption varies by dryer efficiency model, load size, moisture sensor settings, and incoming water temperature from washers.