Thomas Atmospheric Dryer

The loads that used to take 45 min in the dryer take 1:15-1:30, only a little bit less than hanging up. But I don't have to hang up laundry if I don't want to. I have a bounce bar(recently discontinued), but it should last me a really long time because the clothes never get hot. In fact the air leaving the dryer is cooler than coming in (due to the evaporative cooling effect). The clothes also take less of a beating without the heat, so there is not a lot of lint, and I never need to worry about designs fading or cracking or melted fabrics. If you want your clothes extra soft, or don't have a bounce bar follow this recipe for cheap fabric softener it works great (the second recipe in the link provided)

http://happymoneysaver.com/homemade-liquid-fabric-softener-recipe-works-best/

Use this video till 2:30 to teardown(should apply for both LG gas and electric dryers). Looks like its alot but only takes about 10 min to teardown.

You can do this lightbulb mod when tearing down to save a little energy(totally optional)

Internal Mods to Gas and electric dryers LG Dryers are about 90% similar, but still tread lightly, and test before throwing clothes in later. The "holes" I'm refering to are on the back of that assembly, don't cover the small round holes!

Re-assemble the dryer by re-watching this video from 3:39 on. Takes about 10 min.

Intake and filter setup

Intake and filter setup

DLE3050W LG Energy Star Electric Dryer - 2.25 kwh per load

Initial Cost $699

Cost per year $117.00 per year

$00.13/kwh average with 400 Loads

*untold costs from pumping air conditioned, air from house

DLE3170W LG Energy Star Electric Dryer- 2.1kwh per load

Initial Cost $699

Cost per year $109.20

$00.13/kwh average with 400 Loads

*untold costs from pumping air conditioned, air from house

DLHX4072 LG Energy Star Eco Heat Pump Electric Dryer- 1.9kwh per load

Initial Cost $1198

Cost per year $98.80

$00.13/kwh average with 400 Loads

*untold costs from pumping air conditioned, air from house

DLG2526W LG Gas Dryer (converted to atmospheric)- .27kwh per load

Initial Cost $140 used +$100 in parts (or $799 roundabouts for a brand new model)

Cost per year $14.04

$00.13/kwh average with 400 Loads

*Does not significantly remove air conditioned, air from house

Line Drying

Initial cost free-50$

Cost per year(10 min to hang up, 10 min to bring down)

*Does not significantly remove air conditioned, air from house

Note: all data was compiled from manufactures websites, energy guides, and my kill-a-watt meter. Atmospheric Dryer calculated as, 180wX1.5hrs. If 190wX1.5hrs it would be .28kwh per load or $14.56 per year.