How big is a gas dryer?#
A gas dryer is about the same size as an electric one — 27 to 29 inches wide and 38 to 44 inches tall in the full-size models, with a compact version at 24 to 27 inches. The table below sizes each configuration, and the clearances cover the extra depth a gas connection and vent demand.
Gas dryer dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard gas dryer | 27–29 | 38–43 | 28–32 | homes with a gas laundry hookup |
| Front-control gas dryer | 27–29 | 38–44 | 30–32 | stacking under a shelf with a front console |
| Compact gas dryer | 24–27 | 34–36 | 24–27 | a small gas laundry closet |
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Installation clearances for a gas dryer#
- Gas connection clearance: 4–6 in in behind a gas dryer for the flexible gas connector, the shutoff valve, and the vent elbow.
- Vent run: A gas dryer vents combustion and moisture through a 4-inch rigid duct, so keep the run short and straight for safe, fast drying.
- Side clearance: 1 in in beside a gas dryer to keep it from rattling against the washer.
- Door swing: 22–24 in in of front space a gas dryer door needs to open fully.
Will your gas dryer fit? Clearances and door swing#
A gas dryer's footprint matches an electric dryer, but the hookup behind it needs more thought. Budget 4 to 6 inches behind the dryer for the flexible gas connector, the shutoff valve, and the vent elbow — that clearance is why a gas dryer often sits a little farther off the wall than an electric one. The vent itself carries both moisture and combustion byproducts through a 4-inch rigid duct, so keep the run short and straight for safe, fast drying. Beside the unit, an inch of side clearance keeps it from rattling against the washer. In front, the door needs 22 to 24 inches to open fully, so a narrow laundry closet has to swallow the open door. Confirm the gas line, the vent path, and the rear depth before you slide it into place.
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Gas dryer sizes by type: standard gas dryer, front-control gas dryer, compact gas dryer#
The standard gas dryer, 27 to 29 inches wide and 38 to 43 inches tall, is the workhorse for any home with a gas laundry hookup. The front-control gas dryer shares that width but runs slightly taller at 38 to 44 inches and moves the console to the front, which is what lets you stack it under a shelf or pair it with a matching front-control washer. The compact gas dryer, 24 to 27 inches wide and 34 to 36 inches tall, fits a small gas laundry closet where a full-size unit will not go. All three need the same rear gas-connection clearance and the same vent discipline, so the choice comes down to your space and whether you want the front console for stacking. Pick standard for a normal laundry room, front-control to stack, and compact for a tight closet.
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