But gas dryers do require a gas supply line as well as a vent to exhaust combustion gases outside the home. Major brands like GE, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool offer both gas and electric dryers.

You need hot and cold water for the washer as well as a drain for wastewater. For the dryer, you need either gas or — in the US — a special 220 V outlet because the heating elements require a ...

Nonetheless, our decades of research and testing show that gas dryers perform just as well. Our comprehensive ratings cover both types of full-sized dryers as well as compact dryers. Electric ...