Comparison
Gas vs electric dryer
At US average prices a load costs about 17¢ in a gas dryer, 39¢ in an electric one and 14¢ in a heat pump dryer.
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What appliances cost to run, state by state.
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Comparison
Gas vs electric water heater
At US average prices a gas tank costs about $25 a month to run, an electric tank $53 and a heat pump water heater $13.
Comparison
Tankless vs tank water heater
At US prices gas tankless saves $84 a year on gas, so it pays off only if it costs under $1,680 more; electric tankless saves at most $50.
Comparison
Heat pump vs gas furnace
In 43 of the 50 states and DC a new gas furnace costs less to run: heat worth $100 from gas costs $142–173 from a typical new heat pump.
Comparison
Space heater vs central heat
A 1,500 W heater costs 27¢ an hour at the US average: $2.12 for 8 hours, $191 a month run 24/7.
Comparison
Propane vs natural gas
Heating the average gas-heated home costs $1,044 a winter on propane and $528 on natural gas; propane costs more in all 38 states with a propane price.