One of the most common household appliances, the clothes dryer, can also be one of the most problematic for homebuyers. That’s why it’s important for agents to be fluent in the pros and cons of common household appliances when discussing housing options with clients. Inman Connect We want to help you make more money — right now. All month, go Back to Basics with Inman as real estate pros share what’s working now and how they’re setting up to profit in a post-pandemic world. Whether gas or electric, vented or non-vented, dryers operate on the same principle — air is drawn into the dryer drum from the outside and heated. Using a pulley system, a simple motor rotates the drum to move the clothing and distribute the heated air to dry the clothing.