Washing machine and dryer set - GAS or electric dryer?

thatsnazzyiphoneguy wrote: ↑ Do you guys have preference?

I figured gas is better to generate heat but with Trudeau carbon tax makes me wonder if their is cost savings anymore

mrweather wrote: ↑From an operating standpont, gas will always be cheaper than electric.

Shaner wrote: ↑Gas is and will be cheaper for a long time to come, probably forever.
I think people forget that electricity is being subsidized, at least in Ontario.
One of these days electricity rates are going to go through the roof

sickcars wrote: ↑If I had the choice I would go with GAS as its generally cheaper. However if you decide to go with Electric look at this model as its a Commercial grade & better built. We just picked up the washer from this Commercial model and its been really good & the reviews online all say the same thing, 5 year parts/labor, 10 years on motor/drum

Maytag - YMEDP575GW (Dryer)
https://www.canadianappliance.ca/produc ... 575GW.html

Maytag - MVWP575GW (Washer)
https://www.canadianappliance.ca/produc ... 575GW.html

GoodFellaz wrote: ↑Yup go with the Gas one. Despite Gasoline and natural gas prices gone up from 2 years ago Gas is still cheaper than Hydro (electricity) to operate

bubuski wrote: ↑ I switched from electric to gas dryer 7 years ago and agree that the cost of NG has been creeping up at a higher rate compared to electricity. Wait till hydro subsides start winding down or NG rates drop a significant amount.

In my case the TOU on-peak usage was really inconvenient and expensive for our laundry usage habit. I'm back on tiered rates but did not have that option in 2015. Basically when it was time to get a new laundry set we paid $50 extra for the NG model and then $150 for the install.

How much did I save cost wise and consumption? I dont know.
My very rough calculation after the gas dryer was installed showed hydro savings was probably around $70 a year while NG cost increased by $40 based on 30 loads a month.
I would post my real world NG consumption based on meter reads but it is not accurate for this comparison. I added a gas dryer but my yearly NG consumption went down by 30% due to the fact that I swapped out my furnace, upgraded to a tankless and new windows at thesame time.

As for utility cost, between 2014 to 2019 my cost to run a NG appliance was 0.44 to 0.48 ¢ per m3. In 2022 it is now 0.66¢ per m3. So a yearly household consumption of 1750m3 that would have cost me ~$800 is now $1150+ in 2022 which sucks.

Hydro on the otherhand has been more constant historically. My cost was 0.16c/kWh in 2014, creeped up to 0.20c/kWh in 2016 but has been averaging 0.16c/kWh since 2019. So my 2022 out of pocket cost is still thesame as 2014.
*Just to explain my numbers, the utility cost is based on total paid divided by total consumed for the year. So this takes into account all taxes, fees, bill rebates and credit as displayed in my utility bill. It is also based off my unique TOU consumption split each year.

thatsnazzyiphoneguy wrote: ↑ I was considering commercial from a brand called speed queen which apparently is braneded as huebsh in canada. neither them or maytag offer front load options for a washing machine though.





Thanks everyone.

i think i will lean towards gas.

WE will need to get a gasgline hooked up but the basement is unfinished so that shouldnt be to difficult for a contractor to install.

I was ready to go with BOSCH as they seemed the most reliable out of the typical brands(samsung, lg, maytag etc) but they only sell eletric dryers:/

given the mixed reviews on the other brands, im assuming its not gonna matter which one as they all will eventually bust in a few years

bubuski wrote: ↑ How much did I save cost wise and consumption? I dont know. In 2022 it is now 0.66¢ per m3

bubuski wrote: ↑ 0.16c/kWh since 2019. So my 2022 out of pocket cost is still thesame as 2014.

TrueToy wrote: ↑ you put all your costs as factions of a cent which im assuming is a mistake

bubuski wrote: ↑ Yes. Totally missed that.

The dryer heat element is 22,000BTU/HR but near impossible to figure out how much gas it consumes because it cycles the heat on/off constantly when drying and most cycles finish in 30-40 minutes.

I even attempted to watch the gas meter dial to measure the gas volume while in use which was a pain. I had to turn off the hot water, no cooking etc and the dial barely moved after two loads and 70 mins of run time.

thatsnazzyiphoneguy wrote: ↑ I was considering commercial from a brand called speed queen which apparently is braneded as huebsh in canada. neither them or maytag offer front load options for a washing machine though.





Thanks everyone.

i think i will lean towards gas.

WE will need to get a gasgline hooked up but the basement is unfinished so that shouldnt be to difficult for a contractor to install.

I was ready to go with BOSCH as they seemed the most reliable out of the typical brands(samsung, lg, maytag etc) but they only sell eletric dryers:/

given the mixed reviews on the other brands, im assuming its not gonna matter which one as they all will eventually bust in a few years

sickcars wrote: ↑ Yes I know those 2 brands, was looking into them but again are hard to find in stock around here. I think the reason why you cant find any front loaders is because when it comes to reliability the top loaders are best, less issues with mould / leaks etc at least thats my guess.

thatsnazzyiphoneguy wrote: ↑ Do you guys have preference?

I figured gas is better to generate heat but with Trudeau carbon tax makes me wonder if their is cost savings anymore