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bought a gas dryer thinking we had a gas connection... is this it??? (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

They were cheaper back in the day, but they're much more dangerous.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How so?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If the vent plugs up you're now having carbon monoxide inside your house, it uses a flame to heat, so more potential for fire. If something goes wrong you can have a gas leak. Electric is install it and forget about it, gas you have to watch it. That being said, I prefer gas, it's more efficient, just have a carbon monoxide detector in the room with the dryer and clean your vents regularly.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

To be fair: Electric dryers are still very much a fire hazard, if they're not properly maintained. But a much smaller one.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 months ago

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.