Dishwasher vs. hand washing. Assuming we run the dishwasher only when it's full, which method uses less water and fuel?
posted by markcmyers on Apr 10, 2009 - 11 answers

What is wrong with the electric and gas in my two-family house? Our bills are incredibly lopsided. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Feb 24, 2009 - 14 answers

My new gas range is breaking my heart. WTF is wrong with it? And if it is a goner, should I bother trying to replace it with another gas range, or give up and switch to electric? [more inside]
posted by Enroute on May 6, 2008 - 17 answers

DryerFilter -- In an early 20th century apartment in San Francisco, which is cheaper to achieve a dryer (i.e., the appliance that accompanies a washer): hiring an electrician to install 220 voltage, or hiring a plumber to run a gas line from the stove? Which is ultimately more energy efficient? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Nov 14, 2006 - 14 answers

We have just moved into a rental condo. The laundry area is equipped for a 110V gas clothes dryer. Of course, ours is an electric dryer requiring 240 Volts. We want to have the outlet converted to the correct voltage, but I'd like to know whether we should expect to pay for this before contacting our new landlord, and how much it will cost. [more inside]
posted by moira on Mar 16, 2006 - 6 answers

WaterHeaterFilter: How much shower-time should I expect from my new electric water heater? [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Dec 22, 2005 - 16 answers

Which is better, a gas stove/oven, or an electric stove/oven? [more inside]
posted by benjh on Feb 18, 2005 - 32 answers