Gas vs Electric Dryer Calculator

Compare dryer operating costs.

Annual savings (gas) ($) 52

Formula: savings = (electric − gas) × loads/week × 52

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Loads per week = 5

3. Electric cost per load = 0.45 $

4. Gas cost per load = 0.25 $

6. Annual savings (gas) = 52$

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The math behind it

annual savings = (electric cost − gas cost) per load × loads per week × 52.

$0.45 vs $0.25, 5 loads/wk → $52/yr savings.

Which to buy?

Gas dryers cost more upfront but save over time.