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Old 02-20-2008, 08:35 AM
 
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Hello
I recently posted about leasing a home in the Houston area, the search is ongoing but I have a question
Some of the properties say dryer electric connection, dryer gas connection
Since we will be purchasing appliances which is the most efficient?
Which would be cheapest to buy? Gas or electric?
Which would be cheapest to operate? Gas or electric?
Where we live now we have 1 choice for electric service and a couple of choices for gas service. But gas dryers are not the norm and extremely expensive.
Just trying to narrow down the search results at this point
Thanks for any help/advice
Elizabeth
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Old 02-20-2008, 08:47 AM
 
Location: Clear Lake, Houston TX
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Gas is more efficient than electric. I don't think gas dryers are that expensive. Maybe $50-100 more than a comparable electric one. Look:

Whirlpool - 6.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Super Capacity Gas Dryer - White - WGD5300SQ (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7822733&type=product&id=11422945 22386&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7822733 - broken link)

That one cost about as much as our Kenmore, ''energy star'' electric one w/moisture sensor & auto variable heat. The cost difference will be made up in lower energy costs in maybe a year.

Gas dryers make your clothes smell a little funny, though. Gas can also leak, causing a hazardous condition. It's rare but it happens.

I have the same double-hookup also but use electric only because I bought the dryer years ago when I was in an apartment, and it still works. When it breaks I'm definitely going with gas.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:08 AM
 
Location: A little suburb of Houston
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Since you are renting I would go with an electric dryer over gas for the following reasons:
1. Versatility. Not every home you may move to in the future will have gas connections. A gas dryer might limit your choices (not a problem if you are buying).
2. Safety. Frequently moving appliances that require gas connection can lead to possible leaks. This is not common but can happen.
Good washers and dryers are not inexpensive and they should last for 10 to 15 years or more. If you are leasing, you will want something that can move with you and won't limit your choices. Gas appliances are more efficient, but they are not as versatile.
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Old 02-20-2008, 03:19 PM
 
Location: Mo City, TX
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I have a gas dryer and love it. It seems to dry the clothes faster then the my old electric one. Plus the gas bill is not too bad especially in the summer.
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Old 02-20-2008, 08:32 PM
 
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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but does anyone knows which is cheaper to use gas or electric stove? Thanks.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:14 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but does anyone knows which is cheaper to use gas or electric stove? Thanks.
I prefer electric.
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:13 AM
 
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Default Gas!

I had never used a gas stove until we bought our new house in dec and I LOVE IT!!! Everything cooks perfectly in the oven and no preheating...
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:42 AM
 
Location: Clear Lake, Houston TX
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I have never lived in a house with a gas stove or oven. Doesn't seem to be very common in this area. I'd think gas would be more efficient, however those ceramic cook-tops are pretty easy on electricity. I did some meter reading to find out that we spend about 30-40 cents in electricity every time we cook dinner, which usually means about 2 or 3 burners are going. You can control how big the "burning" area is on the main one, and they don't always stay on like the coils do.
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:16 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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Gas cooktops cook a heck of a lot better. Nothing like heat on demand! Once you go gas, you never go back. I put a gas Viking Cooktop/Griddle combo in every house I move into.

Electric ovens may bake a little better. Gas ovens are tricky and hard to get used too. But you catch on quick.
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