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Dryer cost calculator: what line drying saves

Enter your loads and how many you'd hang instead.

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An electric dryer typically uses about 2.5 to 3.5 kWh per load, depending on the machine, the load size and how wet the clothes are going in. Gas dryers use a little electricity for the drum and fan, plus gas for heat.