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I did not know gas powered dryers existed. Is that just super old or something?
They work well and just make a lot of sense. However, I think they tend to be more expensive than electric clothes dryers.
They were cheaper back in the day, but they're much more dangerous.
Negative. I bought a new gas dryer ~8 years ago and did plenty of research at the time. Electric dryers are FAR more likely to cause a fire.
How so?
I'm in southern California and I think most houses have gas hookups for driers, often with gas stoves and gas water heaters too.
They are super common here in the midwest. I don't know anyone with an electric drier.
Is that midwest usa? They're news to me jn the Netherlands
Yes, midwest USA. We all have gas pipes into the house for heating. So it became the default for stoves, hot water heating and clothes dryers.
I've committed to not buying new gas appliances when the old stuff breaks. I switched to a heat pump water heater last year. I really want to get rid of my gas stove next.