Choosing A Washer and Dryer Set

Are you shopping for a new washer and dryer set? No doubt, a main consideration will be whether to choose between electric or gas.

Energy costs will be a major aspect in your decision. Would it surprise you to learn that a 2004 survey states that an electric dryer is two times as costly to operate as a gas dryer? While that may seem to be all you need to know to make a decision, keep in mind that a gas dryer is higher ticket item than an electric one, by as much as fifty to eighty dollars for the same quality.

So, which one is right for you? Here are some tips to help you make the best decision. And check out Our Blog for more helpful information.

Gas or Electric: Which is the Best Washer and Dryer Set?

Operating costs are important to your household bottom line. Let’s look at gas versus electric clothes dryers.

A gas dryer is a higher ticket item at purchase than an electric one, by as much as fifty to eighty dollars for the same quality. Another thing to consider is if your home already has a gas line hook-up for a gas dryer. If your former dryer ran off electricity, it will be important to check and see before making your purchase. You may need to have a gas line installed.

However, if your laundry hook-up already includes a gas line, that fifty to eighty dollars spent up front for a gas dryer may well pay off in your utility bill, possibly in less than a year, depending on the size of your family. The majority of home inspection experts say that quality clothes dryers that are properly maintained have a life expectancy of approximately ten to fifteen years. With that in mind when shopping , a gas dryer may well be your wisest selection, even taking into consideration the need to have gas lines installed.

But there are other things to consider when choosing between gas or electric washer and dryer set. Features on both types of dryers have an impact on energy efficiency, which will affect your utility bill. For example, a major energy saver is a moisture sensor. This device senses the point at which clothing has been sufficiently dried, signaling the dryer to turn off.

You should also consider a clothes dryer’s capacity. Those with more cubic feet inside the drum allow for greater air flow, drying clothes quicker. The combination of moisture sensors with larger drum capacities, results in shorter drying cycles.

Energy Efficiency in Your Washer and Dryer Set

As you comparison shop, keep an eye out for the black and yellow EnergyGuide label on any dryer, as well as other appliances. The label tells you what the costs of running the appliance with typical use.

Even when the price of gas energy goes up, indicators point to a gas dryer being the more economical choice over an electric one. When you take into account that electricity rates rise just as regularly as those for gas, the cost difference between the two sources is not only closing, but might even have flipped, depending on where you live. Be sure to take your own location into consideration when making the choice between a gas or electric dyer.

When to Buy Your Washer and Dryer Set

If you are in a position to wait, the best season to for deals on washer and dryer set sales in September to October. But check your local stores for off-season deals and, of course, DiChristopher Appliance Services is happy to help you with any questions.