My (220v) electric dryer just died. Was thinking of getting a new (used) gas propane dryer. I know they are much more efficient than electric dryers... Problem is my house doesn't have propane, so I would need to run it off of a 10 (or whatever size tank I can come up with) gallon tank. Anyone doing this? How much gas does a dryer use?

I'd definately go the Gas Dryer route. In the past, when my pockets were emty and I couldn't afford to pay the propane bill, I ran my whole house (water heater, dryer, stove, furnace) on a 5 gallon tank. We used about 1-/2 gallons a day in the dead of winter.

I'd guess, if all you did was run the dryer, that a 5 gallon tank would last you at least two weeks.

Much, much cheaper than electric.

Gas all the way. I have a gas dryer and I love it. Far cheaper on the bills, and does just as good of a job.

And I enjoy knowing that it's $$ that the power company ain't gonna see. I'd run my whole house off of gas if'n I could.

Be careful though, with the 5 gallon prop idea. Make sure that you are on prop, not NG before hooking something like that up. It's been my experience that some NG devices don't like prop that much.

Originally posted by Sully
Gas all the way. I have a gas dryer and I love it. Far cheaper on the bills, and does just as good of a job.

And I enjoy knowing that it's $$ that the power company ain't gonna see. I'd run my whole house off of gas if'n I could.

Be careful though, with the 5 gallon prop idea. Make sure that you are on prop, not NG before hooking something like that up. It's been my experience that some NG devices don't like prop that much.


This is true. Propane and NG have significantly different levels
of energy.

Propane Tanks rated in gallons???

I use a 20 pound tank on my BBQ, but the Home Depot sells tanks up to (I think) 150 pounds...

:confused:

and make sure you run a good vent as they usually use the vent as the exhaust as well.

Originally posted by Mo
and make sure you run a good vent as they usually use the vent as the exhaust as well.

That's a big one right there. Most building codes require the use of foil type vents, in place of the usual plastic vents that most houses use. Exhaust temps are higher with a gas dryer.

I have had both (NG though, not propane) and we both much prefer the gas dryer. The cost per month is less with the gas dryer. And we use it alot more now with the baby than we did before.

Why not just tap into the gas line? Our new house I have to tap into the gas line and run it into the laundry room. Then the gas company will even come by and check it for free after I am done and before i hook it up. :D

Make sure when you get the dryer that it has the Propane orifice in it. If not, get the price down a bit (you did say used didn't you) and then go to the Sears appliance web site and order an orifice kit.

Bobzooki: where do YOU live? around here, they are even labeled in gallons. Big one in the yard is 250 gallons.... lil' one on the Q is a 5 gallon

Originally posted by GloNDark


That's a big one right there. Most building codes require the use of foil type vents, in place of the usual plastic vents that most houses use. Exhaust temps are higher with a gas dryer.

I have had both (NG though, not propane) and we both much prefer the gas dryer. The cost per month is less with the gas dryer. And we use it alot more now with the baby than we did before.

Why not just tap into the gas line? Our new house I have to tap into the gas line and run it into the laundry room. Then the gas company will even come by and check it for free after I am done and before i hook it up. :D

That's the way my house is plumbed. Dryer runs off the same natural gas line as the furnace, the hot water heater, and soon to be the range. (previous owner replaced the cooktop with an electric one for some idiotic reason :rolleyes: ).

The gas company will come out and inspect it for you for free. I usually have them check all the appliances in the fall, before turning on the furnace for the winter.

And I'm seriously thinking about running a NG line out to the patio, and running a built in bbq off of it. :D

Originally posted by Sully

And I'm seriously thinking about running a NG line out to the patio, and running a built in bbq off of it. :D

I will be doing this before next spring for sure! Too freaking cool. :D

Originally posted by Screwzer
Bobzooki: where do YOU live? around here, they are even labeled in gallons. Big one in the yard is 250 gallons.... lil' one on the Q is a 5 gallon

Colorado. So, what you call a 5 gallon, and what I call a 20 pounder are the same, eh?

I just did the gas dryer to elec switch.... haven't opend my power bill yet and dreading it too.... :(

Originally posted by GloNDark


Why not just tap into the gas line?

Because I live in the mountains, and we don't have no stinkin NG. :p

Originally posted by Lance


Because I live in the mountains, and we don't have no stinkin NG. :p

get off that healthy diet thingy and get back to Taco Bell for more natural gas...

:eek:

awsome, front lawn scene at lances house, buggy parked with dryer at the rear axel and the line from the lpg tank to the dryer hooked up. very nice. hope the guy across street doesnt get upset. jiMMy:D

Just think, once you get the propane, you can get a gas range and HW heater, too.

Originally posted by Bobzooki


Colorado. So, what you call a 5 gallon, and what I call a 20 pounder are the same, eh?

Yes, 5 gal=20 lb and 7 gal=30lb

I can only assume that the difference in ratio of volume to weight is due to the fact that you can only fill an LP tank to 80%.

Lance,

Call bb88 (brett). I know he is in Utah but he is in the appliance business and in my opinion he knows his sh!t. He WILL be able to answer all of your questions.

His # is 801-825-1085. He works Mon-Sat.
10am to 5pm Mountain time.

There are two 350 gallon tanks at the house I am buying. One is 60% full with surface rust. The other has been painted and will be switched out when the rusty one is lower.
Want me to find out if the rusty one is for sale.
Or you could go take it before we close escrow:D

Do watch out on the orifice, some one at work started a duct furnace hooked up to propane but had a natural gas orfice in it. He said the pilot flame was over a foot long:eek:

I bet if you got a big tank you could also fill your Crusier your self.
When you fill it it a station do you pay road tax? I am sure there is no road tax to heat your house or dry your clothes

Originally posted by CJ


Do watch out on the orifice, some one at work started a duct furnace hooked up to propane but had a natural gas orfice in it. He said the pilot flame was over a foot long:eek:




It's always nice when Mister-know-everything types come close to blowing their asses up.

Originally posted by Buddha's Ghost


It's always nice when Mister-know-everything types come close to blowing their asses up.

You meen the carney that hooked it up, the jack ass salesman that ordered it wrong or the guy I work with?

One of my wife's friends has a gas dryer and absolutely loves it. She swears up and down that the clothes come out softer and smell better than with electric. You being a metrosexual man and all this should be an added bonus. We all know how you like soft highly fashionable clothing to touch your skin Lance.:rolleyes: