110v Clothes Dryer

[riversnout]

OK, who's got some real world experience using a 110v dryer here in Puna. Is it worth it?

[leilanidude]

Much better to get a propane one instead.

[kalakoa]

Gas generates heat 5-8x more efficiently than electricity.

[KeaauRich]

Is it worth it compared to what? A gas dryer or hanging on the line? And what are your variables? Are you plumbed for gas and/or have available electric outlets. Are you on solar power or just Helco? Give us more details if you want a more relevant answer.

[riversnout]

I've got plenty of solar power and no helco. My question was more about are these things even worth acquiring. Do they even dry well? Does 1200-1400 watts even do the job? Propane is always an answer, but free power is well, free...

[riversnout]

My clothes out on the line don't seem to be drying today.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

don't seem to be drying today.

Do you have metal poles to support the clothesline? Are they tall enough and well grounded, to attract a lightning bolt for the high voltage "instant dry" setting?

“Facts fall from the poetic observer as ripe seeds.” -Henry Thoreau

[bluesboy]

i'm on solar, and use a propane dryer. works great for me. i also have a covered clothesline in my carport that comes in handy quite often.

[EightFingers]

Been using propane here for several years. Works well.

[riversnout]

So nobody here has tried the 110v method? Online reviews are mixed.