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Clothes dryers..... Propane or Electric?
In NorCal, which do you suppose is best, cheapest to run? Propane is running $2.79/gal.
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04-27-2008, 07:18 PM
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If you are not in a rush line dry your stuff.
Natural dehumidification is about as cheap as it gets. I love putting on a pair of line dried jeans, they are kind of hard and stiff but after 2-3 steps turn into butter. And your clothes will last longer.
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04-27-2008, 07:22 PM
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I just got a natural gas dryer and not only is it cheaper than electric, but it dries faster too.
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Down the road I might put solar panels on the roof and generate my own electricity. I'm not likely to produce my own natural gas . . .
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Eat more Mexican food. Mmmmm.
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04-28-2008, 10:38 AM
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Quote:
 ...but yeah, penny pinchers that Cindy & I are, we often use the natural dehumidification method.
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04-28-2008, 10:39 AM
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I guess I could rig up some clothelines in the basement, where the washer/dryer are. Maybe a fan to circulate air too.
Does anyone think the extra humidity in the basement, from line-drying 4-5 loads a week, would be bad for a house? It doesn't seem so to me but what do I know.
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04-28-2008, 11:20 AM
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I think the basement's humidity would be bad for the clothes (musty). Just an opinion.
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04-28-2008, 12:04 PM
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Propane is expensive here (SW desert). Electric is far cheaper. Guess it all depends on your cost, but I went with an electric clothes dryer. Then again, a wet towel hanging on the line dries within minutes! 0% humidity x 100deg. F = optimal clothes dryer.
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