"Combined Energy Factor" for Gas Dryers?

What is this? I'd assume that it some combination of gas and electricity usage per pound of clothes.

The reason I'm asking is that I was thinking of buying a new dryer, even though my existing dryer is working. I know, that's heresy to everyone here; and I certainly don't want to spend hundreds of dollars if I don't need to. Pictures show my Speed Queen dryer, which I estimate to be 35 years old.

I was just wondering if a new dryer would offer significant improvement in electricity or gas consumption. In checking websites today, the specs on dryers don't seem to list gas or electricity numbers, only the CEF number.

I suspect the amount of gas used would not be different, since that is directly proportional to the amount of moisture that needs to be removed. Perhaps the 7 amps could be less with a different motor?

I'm also thinking that electricity usage would be higher with a wet load of clothes, compared to a dry load, since the motor would not have to work as hard. I should check with a watt meter, to see if this is even a significant difference.

Attached pictures show the dryer, and the label.

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Post# 831360 7/8/2015 at 09:05 (3,208 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)
Checkrate/Likes What is this? I'd assume that it some combination of gas and electricity usage per pound of clothes. The reason I'm asking is that I was thinking of buying a new dryer, even though my existing dryer is working. I know, that's heresy to everyone here; and I certainly don't want to spend hundreds of dollars if I don't need to. Pictures show my Speed Queen dryer, which I estimate to be 35 years old. I was just wondering if a new dryer would offer significant improvement in electricity or gas consumption. In checking websites today, the specs on dryers don't seem to list gas or electricity numbers, only the CEF number. I suspect the amount of gas used would not be different, since that is directly proportional to the amount of moisture that needs to be removed. Perhaps the 7 amps could be less with a different motor? I'm also thinking that electricity usage would be higher with a wet load of clothes, compared to a dry load, since the motor would not have to work as hard. I should check with a watt meter, to see if this is even a significant difference. Attached pictures show the dryer, and the label. Photos... < > Photo 1 of 2 View Full Size

Post# 831444 , Reply# 1 7/8/2015 at 19:46 (3,208 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes *New Dryers and Energy Efficiency* Hi Fred there is almost no savings when comparing an older dryer to the newest dryers today. The very slight savings might come from more accurate electronic dryness controls and slightly lower operating temperatures. My guess the savings might equal one cup of Star Bucks coffee every year or so. New dryers are generally safer however and if you do not maintain your old dryer well or like to leave the house with it running this might be important, especially if your home does not have a fire sprinkler system.

Post# 831453 , Reply# 2 7/8/2015 at 21:07 (3,208 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)
Checkrate/Likes 1 One Starbucks??? That much??? Never leave appliances on when leaving the house. I shut off the fill hoses too. I might take a chance and leave the ceiling fans on, though. Guess I'll keep the Speed Queen. It works fine, and easy to repair.

Post# 831526 , Reply# 3 7/9/2015 at 12:24 (3,207 days old) by rockland1 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Speed Queen* Sold a lot of those dryers in the day. A good solid model. From experience I can tell you NEVER leave the house with any dryer running, gas or electric.