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[–] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 4 points 3 months ago (8 children)

They were cheaper back in the day, but they're much more dangerous.

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)
[–] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

If the vent plugs up you're now having carbon monoxide inside your house, it uses a flame to heat, so more potential for fire. If something goes wrong you can have a gas leak. Electric is install it and forget about it, gas you have to watch it. That being said, I prefer gas, it's more efficient, just have a carbon monoxide detector in the room with the dryer and clean your vents regularly.

[–] JaN0h4ck 6 points 3 months ago

To be fair: Electric dryers are still very much a fire hazard, if they're not properly maintained. But a much smaller one.

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