Gas dryers represent 21 percent of the dryer market in the Northeast, 25 percent in the Midwest, 21 percent in the South, and 33 percent in the West, according to OpenBrand’s consumer-reported survey. Gas dryer demand on coasts is typically higher, considering states like Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maine, and Rhode Island pay some of the highest rates for electricity in the U.S. Depending on where you live, a gas dryer may be a more economical choice.
“Gas remains a cost-effective heating source in regions where rates for electricity are higher,” says Jordan Carter, home appliance analyst at OpenBrand. “For that reason, it’s not surprising to see gas dryers gaining traction in the West and parts of the Northeast and Midwest. However, in the South, where the climate is warmer and natural gas infrastructure is less prevalent, the appeal of gas dryers remains limited.”
Whether gas or electric, dryer efficiency will improve overall in 2028, when new Department of Energy standards are scheduled to take effect.
