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Natural gas clothes dryers are not only more energy efficient than electric dryers, they will save you money.

Energy Conservation Tips

• Dry full loads, but don't overload. Separate lightweight and heavy clothes for more energy-efficient drying. Don't over-dry clothes.
  
  
• Clean the lint filter before drying each load.
  
  
• Dry two or more loads in a row to take advantage of the heat still in the dryer.
  
  
• Line-dry your clothes when possible.
  
  
• Clean the machine. Periodically remove any buildup of lint and dust from the dryer exhaust, the back of the dryer and behind the lint screen.
  
  
• Periodically make sure the dryer's outside moisture exhaust is operating properly. Remove any lint buildup.
  
  
• Be sure the dryer’s exhaust duct is connected properly to the outside terminal, using the straightest and shortest duct possible. Manufacturers recommend that dryer exhausts be made of rigid sheet metal or corrugated semi-rigid sheet metal, not coiled-wire foil or plastic material.
  
  
• Replace leaky exhaust terminals. Check the outside dryer exhaust terminal to make sure it closes as it was designed to do and is not blocked with lint.
  

Appliance Selection Tips

• Be sure to check your laundry room connections before comparing gas versus electric clothes dryers. A gas dryer requires a gas hook-up and a 120-volt electric outlet. Electric dryers require a 240-volt outlet.
  
  
• When buying a new dryer, choose an energy-efficient model and consider switching to a natural gas model.
  
  
• Gas dryers are generally less expensive to operate than electric dryers. Even though an electric dryer may have a lower purchase price, energy savings from a gas dryer can more than offset the initial price difference in the long run.
  
  
• Choose energy features that save:

  - A moisture sensor that automatically shuts off the machine as soon as your clothes are dry.
  
  - A cycle with a cool-down period, sometimes known as a “permanent-press” cycle.

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• The actual energy savings obtained in each instance depend on various factors, including geographic location, weather conditions, equipment installed, usage rates, and so forth. Completing multiple energy saving measures will not necessarily result in cumulative savings. Any rebates provided are subject to satisfaction of applicable qualification rules. Certain rebate programs may be modified by the California Public Utilities Commission, and are subject to the availability of funds.
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