how do they calculate energy usage on dryers? - Page 2

oil pan 4 · 09-04-14, 09:48 PM

Since most electricity is the product of combustion why not cut out the middle man for most of that electrical power and get a natural gas fired dryer?

Oh and btw I installed a 3 way switch on my out side clothes dry that switches heater element power between 120 and 220 power.
It was already apart from replacing the timer and I was in the process of trying to clean lint out of it. Figured I would just be adding 3 wires, well more like extending 2 wires, adding a 3rd and having them meet up at a switch.

NiHaoMike · 09-04-14, 10:26 PM

Not everyone has access to natural gas and some opt for electricity generated from alternative energy.

09-04-14, 09:48 PM	#11
oil pan 4 Land owner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NM Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 12 Thanked 127 Times in 107 Posts	Since most electricity is the product of combustion why not cut out the middle man for most of that electrical power and get a natural gas fired dryer? Oh and btw I installed a 3 way switch on my out side clothes dry that switches heater element power between 120 and 220 power. It was already apart from replacing the timer and I was in the process of trying to clean lint out of it. Figured I would just be adding 3 wires, well more like extending 2 wires, adding a 3rd and having them meet up at a switch. Last edited by oil pan 4; 09-04-14 at 09:52 PM..

09-04-14, 10:26 PM	#12
NiHaoMike Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 257 Times in 241 Posts	Not everyone has access to natural gas and some opt for electricity generated from alternative energy. __________________ To my surprise, shortly after Naomi Wu gave me a bit of fame for making good use of solar power, Allie Moore got really jealous of her...

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