Handbook
Compare the Benets 
When  tested  in  an independent  laboratory  against  a  conventional  electric  dryer, the  Rinnai  Dry-Soft  gas  dryer  proved  it’s  
superior performance.
All of these benets combined with our superior drying performance, 
show why the Rinnai Dry-Soft is the responsible choice.
Rinnai Gas Dryer
66 kgs
C0
2
 Emissions 
Per Annum
Based on 52 x 4kg loads per Annum
206 kgs
Electric Dryer
Less Environmental Impact
At no time in history has it been more important 
to  reduce our  impact on  the environment.  The 
Dry-Soft produces around 67%
*
 less greenhouse 
emissions than a conventional electric dryer.
*
Please  note:  Emission  Comparison  -  Based  on  independent  
laboratory testing  to relevant  Australian Standard.  Assumes CO
2 
coecients 1kg/KWh electricity and 0.0713kg/MJ gas as published 
in the AGO Factors & Methods Workbook. 
Rinnai Gas Dryer
1.28 hrs
Drying Time
Based on 4kg load
2.23 hrs
Electric Dryer
Quicker Drying Time
Due to the ecient heating power of gas, drying 
times are reduced by up to 43%
*
*
Please  note:  Dry  Time  comparison  based  on  independent  
laboratory testing to relevant Australian Standard.
Rinnai Gas Dryer
Comparative
Running Cost 
Comparative cost based on 4kg load. 
Actual $ savings will vary based on actual usage.
Electric Dryer
Lower Running Costs
Gas  is  far  less  expensive  than  electricity  and 
when  compared  to  an  electric  dryer,  running 
costs  were reduced  up to  60%
*
. This includes 
the small  electrical  load required  to power  the  
Dry-Soft and spin the drum.
*
Please note: Based on independent laboratory testing to relevant 
Australian  Standard.  Running  cost  Comparison  assumes  a  gas  
tari of 1.6c/MJ and electricity tari of 18.48c/KWh. Actual saving 
will vary  depending on the gas and   electricity tari  in the house 
holders area.
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Gas Clothes Dryers






