Gas Dryer

9 Different Gas Dryers, at 3 Different Price Points

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If you’re looking at getting a new dryer in the coming year but aren’t sure yet what you want to spend, we’ve got you covered. This week we’re digging through three different price ranges to find the best gas dryers available for purchase and what each will get you.

Some of the benefits of a gas dryer versus an electric are cost and drying speed. Over time a gas dryer is going to cost you less money when compared to an electric dryer. It will also dry faster because the heat is spread more consistently throughout the drum. 



Lowest Price Range But Still Solid.

If you’re in need of a dryer fast and now, this is the category for you. Maybe your old one broke down, and you need something to work while you’re researching what you really want. Or perhaps you’re looking to replace one in a  property you own. These dryers are, as of writing, all priced between 500 to 750 dollars. 


Whirlpool WGD7500GW -Top Loading Gas Dryer       Price: $672

Features: 

Moisture Sensor

Electric Controls

Signal for end of cycle (and the ability to turn it off if it annoys you.) 

Drum Light 

Santize cycle

Features It’s Lacking

Stainless Steel Drum

Customizable Programs

Steam Option

WiFi Connectivity 

It’s not stackable






Kenmore 78132  - Side Loading Gas Dryer         Price: $700 

Features: 

Wrinkle Guard

Moisture Sensor 

Capacitive Touch Controls 

End of Cycle Signal 

9 Different Dry Cycles

Features It’s Lacking

Stainless Steel Drum

Custom Programs

WiFi

Kenmore 78132 Side Loading Gas Dryer in White




Samsung DV40J3000GW   Side Loading Gas Dryer      Price: $675

Features

Moisture Sensor

8 Preset Dry Cycles

Lint Filter Indicator

Reversible Door

End of Cycle Signal

Features It’s Lacking

Stainless Steel Drum

Custom Programs

Steam Option

WiFi Connectivity

Our favorite out of these is actually the Samsung. One of the things so many of us forget is to  empty out the lint filter, which is one of the most common causes of fires in dryers, and within the home in general. Although it doesn’t have all of the features of the other dryers we will be showing you, it is a workhorse that is well rated by those who have purchased it in the past. 










Mid-Range Pricing With More Bells

These three sit in the middle of the curve. On one hand, you’re still not spending a huge amount of money, but on the other hand, they come with many of the features that the top tier dryers also have. These three are all between 1000-1100 as of the time of writing. 

LG DLGX3701W   Side Loading Gas Dryer     Price $1100 

Features

Ultra Large Capacity

WiFi accessible with ThinQ 

Steam Option

Moisture Sensor

Wrinkle Care

Duct Clog Indicator

Aluminized Alloy Steel Drum 

Smart Diagnosis 

“EasyIron™ Option lightly moistens clothes to make ironing easier and more efficient”

Custom Programs

Features It’s Lacking

Stainless Steel Drum





Kenmore Elite 71552   Dual Opening  Price: $1000

Features

Moisture sensor

Electronic controls

Steam option

Stainless-steel drum

On/off end of cycle signal

Drum light

End-of-cycle signal

Reversible Door






Samsung  DV42H5000GW   Reversible Side Loading Gas Dryer   Price: $1000

Features

Reversible Door

Wrinkle Guard

Drum Light

App Based Diagnostic

Child Lock

Internal Dryer Rack

Moisture Sensor

LED Display

Features It’s Lacking

Stainless Steel Drum

Steam Option

WiFi

Samsung DV42H5000GW Reversible Side Loading Gas Dryer


Out of the mid-tier set, our favorite is the LG. This one not only has custom programs so you can save your preferred settings, but it also has a setting dedicated to making ironing easier. It also has a duct sensor to let you know when your vent is clogged, which is a wonderful safety feature as far as we’re concerned. To top it  all it has a smart diagnostic app, which means that you’ll have an easier time of pinpointing what’s wrong and whether you need to call in a professional or if you can fix it yourself. 



All Of The Bells and Whistles With The Price To Match

Last but not least, we have the newest and shiniest set of dryers. Not only do these have the best reviews for gas dryers currently, but they also have the most bells and whistles. These range from 1200 and up as of writing. 


LG DLGX9001V     Side Loading Gas Dryer   Price: $1895

Features

Moisture Sensor

Electronic Controls

Steam Option

Stainless Steel Drum

End of Cycle Signal (with the ability to turn it off if that annoys you.) 

Drum Light

Custom Programs

Duct Blockage Indicator

14 Different Cycle Options

WiFi Capable

LoDecibel Quiet Operation

Features It’s Lacking

Internal Drying Rack




Maytag MGDB955FW    Side Loading Gas Dryer   Price: $ 1295

Features 

PowerDry Cycle 

Moisture Sensor

Extra Interior Fin 

Steam Cycle

Sanitize Cycle

Magnetic Door Latch

Stainless Steel Drum

Internal Drying Rack

Custom Programs

End of cycle Signal

Duct Blockage Indicator

Features It’s Lacking

WiFi connectivity



Kenmore Elite 71632   Top Loading Gas Dryer     Price: $1250

Features 

Moisture Sensor

Electronic Controls

Steam Option

Stainless Steel Drum

End of Cycle Signal (with the ability to turn it off if that annoys you.) 

Drum Light

Internal Drying Rack

Custom Programs

Duct Blockage Indicator

Features It’s Lacking 

WiFi Connectivity 

Kenmore Elite 71632 Top Loading Gas Dryer



Once again, we have to give this round to the LG. Although the price tag is nothing to sneeze at, it has the features that we expect to see. Not only is it the only one on the list that is WiFi capable, which makes your life easier, it is also engineered to be quiet. 


Those are three sets of different gas dryers at three different price ranges. Which one do you think you’re going to go for? Do you have any that we missed? Let us know in the comments below or over on our Facebook page. We’d love to hear from you. 

If you have an electric dryer and you want to stick with that, don’t worry. We’ll be covering the same topic for you soon enough. 


If on the other hand you came here because you need someone to fix your current dryer, we are more than happy to help. We aim to be the best appliance repair service in McKinney and the surrounding areas and that means keeping your home running. Whatever appliance malfunction you’re dealing with, we won’t stop until we fix it or you tell us you’re done. You can reach out to us by calling us at ((214) 599-0055) or by making an appointment on our website. 







A Note About Pricing

Pricing on our blog is for reference only and may be subject to change. Prices fluctuate as demand and sales occur. We make every attempt to provide accurate pricing at the time of publishing. Please call the stores linked in the article for the most accurate pricing when you do your own research or purchasing. .

 




Additional Reading:

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Why You Need To Clean Your Dryer Vent 

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