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    differences between gas and electric dryer?

    what are the differences of a electric dryer vs gas? more wires? i did my first dryer and it was gas i found a dime in it and 3 screw gun bits and some nails lol. is the cord bigger from a electric one?


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    The typical electric dryer runs on 215/220V like an electric stove or oven so if the cord is attached to the electric dryer - it can be removed because not everyone's wiring in their home is the same and not all wall connectors for 220V are the same - the removable cord is much larger than the one on a gas dryer (not owner removable).
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    Heat exchangers are different and gas dryer only needs 120v for the drum motor.

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