HOUSTON GAS DRYER INSTALLATION
Hassle-Free Gas Dryer Installations in Houston
For homeowners who are looking for the convenience of a dryer without the high energy costs associated with electric models, gas dryers offer an attractive alternative. Gas dryers use natural gas or propane to heat up and produce hot air that evaporates moisture from clothing more efficiently than electric models. This not only leads to faster drying times but also lower energy bills. As such, investing in a gas dryer is a smart choice that can save you money while providing many years of dependable service.
If you are ready to add a gas dryer to your home’s laundry room, turn to Santhoff Plumbing for affordable Houston gas dryer installation services. Our Veteran-owned, family-operated company has over 200 years of combined experience and has served hundreds of thousands of customers over its 40-year history, giving our team the expertise needed to navigate the installation process with ease and confidence. With our satisfaction guarantee, you can trust we will install your new gas dryer with the utmost care and provide superior customer service from start to finish.
Contact us online or call (713) 665-4997 to schedule a service appointment. Financing is available.
HOW DO GAS DRYERS WORK?
Gas dryers use a burner to heat up and produce hot air, which is then circulated through the clothing in the drum. The hot air evaporates the moisture from the clothing, resulting in faster drying times than with electric models. The burner heats a metal chamber called an exchanger, which is connected to a blower that circulates the hot air throughout the drum. This system also features an exhaust vent that carries away any lint or dust created during the drying process.
Gas dryers also feature a variety of different settings and options for controlling temperature and drying time, allowing you to customize your experience according to your specific needs. Furthermore, most gas dryers come with safety features such as an automatic shut-off setting that will prevent fires if it gets too hot inside the dryer’s chamber.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A GAS DRYER?
Nobody likes doing laundry. It is an unavoidable, tedious chore that everyone would prefer to complete as quickly as possible. That is part of why gas dryers can be so beneficial: Because these units take less time to heat up, they dry clothes faster, allowing you to complete more loads in less time. Though electric dryers tend to cost less to install upfront and will get the job done, they do not necessarily offer all of the same benefits as gas dryers. If you are not sure which type of dryer is right for your home, our Houston gas dryer installation experts can walk you through the pros and cons of each option and help you make an informed decision.
Gas dryers over several key advantages over electric equivalents, including:
- Improved energy efficiency. Because we associate electric appliances with “clean” energy, you may be surprised to learn that gas dryers are almost always more energy efficient than their electric counterparts. Gas is an instantaneous heat source that requires less energy to generate, while electricity has to be transferred from a distant power plant and converted into heat. Unless you specifically get your home’s electricity from solar panels or a wind farm, gas dryers are also more environmentally friendly.
- Lower energy costs. On average, a gas dryer operates for less time to complete the same job when compared to an electric dryer. Natural gas is also often cheaper than electricity, meaning it costs less to do a load of laundry in a gas dryer than an electric equivalent. This can translate to significant cumulative savings over the years.
- Faster drying. Gas dryers get hotter than electric dryers and heat up faster. Put simply, they dry clothes faster, so you will get your laundry done in less time when you use a gas dryer.
One thing to keep in mind is that it does not generally make financial sense to switch an electric dryer to a gas dryer if a gas line does not already exist in your laundry room. The expenses associated with running a gas line are likely to outstrip the savings you will see from a gas dryer. As such, gas dryers are ideal for new homes or laundry rooms that already have an easily accessible gas line.
WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL TO INSTALL YOUR GAS DRYER
Installing a gas dryer is an intricate process that should only be undertaken by a professional, as improper installation can have serious and dangerous consequences. If the gas line is not properly connected and sealed, a gas leak could release hazardous levels of carbon monoxide into your home. This colorless, odorless gas can cause dizziness, headaches, nausea, and even death if inhaled in high concentrations over long periods of time. Our Houston gas dryer installation experts at Santhoff Plumbing can get your new unit up and running swiftly but safely.
Before installation begins, we will measure the space where the gas dryer will be located to ensure it is large enough to accommodate the appliance. The dryer must be placed away from any combustible material as well as any heat sources like a furnace or water heater. We will also confirm there is sufficient ventilation in the area around the dryer so that any exhaust fumes can be safely expelled.
Then, we will install the gas line needed to power the dryer. This will typically involve drilling a small hole in the wall and running an appropriately sized flexible metal pipe from an existing natural gas supply line to the back of the appliance. The interior of this pipe will be sealed with special tape designed to prevent leaks, though we will still double-check for leaks using special soapy water before connecting the pipe to an appropriate regulator that adjusts pressure within the system according to manufacturer specifications.
After connecting all of these components, we will test the appliance to verify it is working as intended. We will also go over instructions for maintenance and cleaning.
Ready to explore installing a gas dryer? Call (713) 665-4997 or contact us online today.