How does the Gas vs Electric Dryer Cost Calculator work?

Enter the energy per cycle (kWh) for both gas and electric dryers, your gas and electricity rates (currency/kWh), cycles per week, weeks per year, and maintenance costs per cycle. The calculator computes and compares the total running and maintenance costs for each dryer type.

What units are used for energy and rates?

Energy per cycle is in kilowatt-hours (kWh) per cycle. Gas and electricity rates are in your chosen currency per kilowatt-hour (currency/kWh). Maintenance costs are in currency per cycle. Cycles per week and weeks per year are numbers.

Can I use this calculator for any currency?

Yes, the calculator uses a generic 'currency' unit. Enter your local currency values for gas rate, electricity rate, and maintenance costs. The results will be in the same currency.

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Gas vs Electric Dryer Cost Calculator.

Compare dryer running and maintenance costs using explicit per-cycle energy, tariffs, and usage inputs.

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Gas energy per cycle

Electric energy per cycle

Gas rate

Electricity rate

Cycles per week

Weeks per year

Gas maintenance per cycle

Electric maintenance per cycle

Annual cycles

208cycles

Gas cost per cycle

0.16currency/cycle

Electric cost per cycle

0.6currency/cycle

Annual gas cost

$33.28

Annual electric cost

$124.80

Annual gas minus electric cost

-$91.52

Results update automatically as you type.

Planning arithmetic only. Enter your own rates, capacities, efficiencies, and usage factors; no live tariffs or device defaults are used.

FAQs

What assumptions does this calculator use?

Compare dryer running and maintenance costs using explicit per-cycle energy, tariffs, and usage inputs. Enter your own rates, capacities, efficiencies, and usage factors; the page does not fetch live tariffs or infer device-specific values.

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Use Cases

Compare Dryer Operating Costs

Determine which dryer type is cheaper to run based on your specific energy rates and usage patterns. Helps in making an informed purchase decision.

Example: If gas rate is 0.05 currency/kWh and electricity rate is 0.15 currency/kWh, see which dryer saves more over a year.

Budget for Laundry Expenses

Estimate annual dryer costs to include in your household budget. Adjust cycles per week and weeks per year to match your laundry routine.

Example: Calculate yearly cost for 5 cycles/week over 52 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Gas vs Electric Dryer Cost Calculator work?: Enter the energy per cycle (kWh) for both gas and electric dryers, your gas and electricity rates (currency/kWh), cycles per week, weeks per year, and maintenance costs per cycle. The calculator computes and compares the total running and maintenance costs for each dryer type.
What units are used for energy and rates?: Energy per cycle is in kilowatt-hours (kWh) per cycle. Gas and electricity rates are in your chosen currency per kilowatt-hour (currency/kWh). Maintenance costs are in currency per cycle. Cycles per week and weeks per year are numbers.
Can I use this calculator for any currency?: Yes, the calculator uses a generic 'currency' unit. Enter your local currency values for gas rate, electricity rate, and maintenance costs. The results will be in the same currency.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

Check your utility bills for accurate gas and electricity rates per kWh.
Find the energy per cycle from the dryer's energy guide label or manual.
Include maintenance costs like cleaning or part replacements for a realistic comparison.
Adjust cycles per week and weeks per year to reflect your actual usage.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using monthly rates instead of per kWh rates.
Forgetting to include maintenance costs in the total.
Entering energy per cycle in therms or other units instead of kWh.

Last updated: August 13, 2026