If you have been considering a Brabantia Rotary Dryer, but are not sold yet, I believe my cost analysis of running an electric or gas dryer will put you over the top. While some individuals may be considering buying a drying rack to completely replace a electric or gas dryer, most individuals are buying them to complement their current dryer.
How much does it cost to run an electric or gas clothes dryer?
Although there are a lot of variables that can effect the overall cost of running a dryer, we can get a good estimate by using some average numbers for cost of energy and the amount of time a typical family uses a clothes dryer each year.
Average cost of running a dryer: 5,000 watts (5 Kilowatts)
Average cost of electricity: $0.10 kilowatt/hour
Average number of hours running your dryer/week: 5
If we take the above assumptions, the cost per week of running a dryer would be 5 Kilowatts X $0.10 Kilowatt/hour = $0.50 X 5 hours of usage = $2.50/week X 52 weeks = $130! Wow! Granted most individuals may not be able to totally replace their electric dryer, but the cost savings of using a drying rack adds up quickly.
Let’s look at what a quality Brabantia Rotary Dryer Costs.
Brabantia Top Spinner Drying Rack: $104.50 and ships for Free
Brabantia Lift O Matic: $136.00 and ships for Free
Brabantia Wall Fix: $142.80 and ships for Free
Cost Analysis
As you can see, even if you only replace half of your electric/gas drying with a rotary dryer, you can pay for the drying rack in about two years! If you’re still reading, I must have your attention. I encourage you to check out our full line of Brabantia Drying Racks.
