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Posted by Bryan on January 14, 2006, 9:39 pm
Current Dryer: Kenmore Electric
If it's an option, do I want a gas or an electric dryer (and why)?
Wife tends to overload washing machine and loads dryer with oversized bath
towels.
Any brands and models that you regret not buying or that you have and
wouldn't live without?
Just did a quick viewing of Sears and it looks like dryers are going to cost
$1000; any way to get a great dryer at a great price?
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Posted by buffalobill on January 14, 2006, 10:04 pm
you want the largest capacity for sleeping bags and king size blankets
but simple controls and an energy star label. in buffalo ny natural gas
is cheaper for drying clothes than electric. all gas dryers require
outdoor venting only.
your new gas dryer here would be free because the savings in utility
cost would make the dryer payments, even if you need to pay a plumber
to extend your gas line to the laundry. see also the samurai's free
wisdom at:
http://fixitnow.com/faq.htm
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Posted by buffalobill on January 14, 2006, 10:07 pm
update: energy star says:
"What about Clothes Dryers?
ENERGY STAR does not label clothes dryers because most dryers use
similar amounts of energy.
To reduce the amount of energy your clothes dryer uses:
Use the moisture sensor option on your dryer, which automatically shuts
off the machine when the clothes are dry.
If your clothes washer has spin options, choose a high spin speed or
extended spin option to reduce the amount of remaining moisture, thus
starting the drying process before you put your clothes in the dryer.
Air dry clothes whenever possible."
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=clotheswash.pr_clothes_washers
where they discuss energy star washers.
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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on January 14, 2006, 10:13 pm
you can get a extra capacity standard gas dryer for 500 bucks or less,
gas is much cheaper to operate than electric.
those front load washer and dryer pairs with stands are in the 1000
range, cost a little less to operate, but parts aand service are a
killer.
here I have 2 washers and 2 dryers. doubles laundry speed:) and if
anything breaks its no big deal. Although I had both dryers break
once:(
How old is your dryer? You might be able to fix it cheap if your a bit
handy:)
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Posted by Bryan on January 14, 2006, 10:22 pm
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> you can get a extra capacity standard gas dryer for 500 bucks or less,
> gas is much cheaper to operate than electric.
> those front load washer and dryer pairs with stands are in the 1000
> range, cost a little less to operate, but parts aand service are a
> killer.
> here I have 2 washers and 2 dryers. doubles laundry speed:) and if
> anything breaks its no big deal. Although I had both dryers break
> once:(
> How old is your dryer? You might be able to fix it cheap if your a bit
> handy:)
I'm not handy at all, but if I'm going to throw the thing out, what would it
hurt (if I can figure out what's wrong and the part isn't too expensive) if
I gave the repair a try. Broken is broken, right? I'll start another
thread to discuss how to troubleshoot the dryer.
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> gas is much cheaper to operate than electric.
> those front load washer and dryer pairs with stands are in the 1000
> range, cost a little less to operate, but parts aand service are a
> killer.
> here I have 2 washers and 2 dryers. doubles laundry speed:) and if
> anything breaks its no big deal. Although I had both dryers break
> once:(
> How old is your dryer? You might be able to fix it cheap if your a bit
> handy:)