Im trying to install a propane dryer in califonia, does anyone have a good place for rules and regulations?
Q. Its a private house and our electric dryer is killing out electric bill we have a propane dryer but we cant install it until we know the proper way to and i cant seem to find it anywhere, please help
Asked by krimson_beauty - Mon Oct 27 01:19:40 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contact the town plumbing inspector. You might not be allowed to do it unless you are a licensed plumber. This is for safety reasons.
Answered by poppajoe49 - Mon Oct 27 01:44:00 2008
Q. Its a private house and our electric dryer is killing out electric bill we have a propane dryer but we cant install it until we know the proper way to and i cant seem to find it anywhere, please help
Asked by krimson_beauty - Mon Oct 27 01:19:40 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contact the town plumbing inspector. You might not be allowed to do it unless you are a licensed plumber. This is for safety reasons.
Answered by poppajoe49 - Mon Oct 27 01:44:00 2008
Why won't my propane gas dryer ignite?
Q. I recently converted my brand new gas dryer from natural gas to propane. I'm looking to run out of a 20 lbs propane tank. I'm using the same regulators as my propane gas grill. Did all the connections according to the manual, but now it won't fire. Yes, it's plugged into power, it spins, but no fire on the gas burner...WHY??? What am I missing. (to see if it was lighting or not I left the bottom opened). I tested all connection on my gas grill and it worked, but in the dryer it won't. This is a Maytag performance series we're talking about. What's the propane pressure? Isn't it 1/2 psi? Isn't it the pressure required for gas grill? Do I need to leave the dryer plugged in for a while before starting it? Because all I did was plug it in and… [cont.]
Asked by Leko - Wed Jun 24 10:37:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. what kind of igniter is in the dryer? if its a glow igniter, is it glowing? if not its either the igniter, the valve or the gas pressure. did you retrofit all the gas devices in the dryer or just the burner itself? remember, gas dryers take a couple minutes before they try to ignite.
Answered by Micman - Thu Jun 25 00:26:36 2009
Q. I recently converted my brand new gas dryer from natural gas to propane. I'm looking to run out of a 20 lbs propane tank. I'm using the same regulators as my propane gas grill. Did all the connections according to the manual, but now it won't fire. Yes, it's plugged into power, it spins, but no fire on the gas burner...WHY??? What am I missing. (to see if it was lighting or not I left the bottom opened). I tested all connection on my gas grill and it worked, but in the dryer it won't. This is a Maytag performance series we're talking about. What's the propane pressure? Isn't it 1/2 psi? Isn't it the pressure required for gas grill? Do I need to leave the dryer plugged in for a while before starting it? Because all I did was plug it in and… [cont.]
Asked by Leko - Wed Jun 24 10:37:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. what kind of igniter is in the dryer? if its a glow igniter, is it glowing? if not its either the igniter, the valve or the gas pressure. did you retrofit all the gas devices in the dryer or just the burner itself? remember, gas dryers take a couple minutes before they try to ignite.
Answered by Micman - Thu Jun 25 00:26:36 2009
Why would my propane clothes dryer stop heating?
Q. I put my clothes in to dry and I go to take them out and they are still wet and the dryer is cool inside.
Asked by Tara K - Sat Oct 21 10:07:55 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. check to make sure the vent is not clogged up with lint,, u could take the pipe off the back of the dryer and run it for a short period . Do this whithout any wet clothes in it and see if it starts to warm up,, if so, that is a good sign that the unit is cyclying on a high limit saftey switch , due to pipe clogged,and the vent pipe needs to be cleaned out.
Answered by Bob G - Sat Oct 21 16:00:57 2006
Q. I put my clothes in to dry and I go to take them out and they are still wet and the dryer is cool inside.
Asked by Tara K - Sat Oct 21 10:07:55 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. check to make sure the vent is not clogged up with lint,, u could take the pipe off the back of the dryer and run it for a short period . Do this whithout any wet clothes in it and see if it starts to warm up,, if so, that is a good sign that the unit is cyclying on a high limit saftey switch , due to pipe clogged,and the vent pipe needs to be cleaned out.
Answered by Bob G - Sat Oct 21 16:00:57 2006
I converted my natural gas dryer to propane and now it is not drying as well. Would anyone know why?
Q. I have an automatic dry setting which I always use, and now my clothes are coming out damp. I now have to run it through another cycle, and with the price of gas...ouch! Does propane just not work as well? thanks
Asked by chele_4 - Sat Jul 5 13:22:41 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Could the wrong conversion kit have been used to convert to propane? Propane has a higher BTU content then natural gas so something must have happened during conversion.
Answered by Tomcat - Sat Jul 5 13:50:40 2008
Q. I have an automatic dry setting which I always use, and now my clothes are coming out damp. I now have to run it through another cycle, and with the price of gas...ouch! Does propane just not work as well? thanks
Asked by chele_4 - Sat Jul 5 13:22:41 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Could the wrong conversion kit have been used to convert to propane? Propane has a higher BTU content then natural gas so something must have happened during conversion.
Answered by Tomcat - Sat Jul 5 13:50:40 2008
Propane dryer conversion kit for a Samsung DV218AGB/XAA?
Q. Anyone know where I can find a Propane Conversion kit for a Samsung DV218AGB/XAA Dryer?? I never knew it would be this hard the salesmen told me I can just order one then call a plumber... And it's just not that easy, I've tried every appliance store in my town, every plumber... If I would of known this I would of considered a different type of dryer.
Asked by C T - Wed Jun 16 10:06:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You MUST get a conversion kit from Samsung. Other than the different orifices or whatever parts are required they will also provide a new rating plate for the appliance. This is the manufacturers proof that the appliance is certified for use with that fuel. If a plumber or someone does a "field conversion" without approval, the manufacturer will take no responsibilty if it causes a fire or injures someone. Insurance companies will deny claims for the very same reason. I would return to the point of purchase or refer to your owners manual to get contact information for Samsung and ask them where their nearest parts distributor is or order it directly from them. Hope this helps!
Answered by Propane Guy - Wed Jun 16 11:46:28 2010
Q. Anyone know where I can find a Propane Conversion kit for a Samsung DV218AGB/XAA Dryer?? I never knew it would be this hard the salesmen told me I can just order one then call a plumber... And it's just not that easy, I've tried every appliance store in my town, every plumber... If I would of known this I would of considered a different type of dryer.
Asked by C T - Wed Jun 16 10:06:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You MUST get a conversion kit from Samsung. Other than the different orifices or whatever parts are required they will also provide a new rating plate for the appliance. This is the manufacturers proof that the appliance is certified for use with that fuel. If a plumber or someone does a "field conversion" without approval, the manufacturer will take no responsibilty if it causes a fire or injures someone. Insurance companies will deny claims for the very same reason. I would return to the point of purchase or refer to your owners manual to get contact information for Samsung and ask them where their nearest parts distributor is or order it directly from them. Hope this helps!
Answered by Propane Guy - Wed Jun 16 11:46:28 2010
propane freezing for a dryer?
Q. If water pipes are frozen in a room where a propane clothes dryer is, is it still ok to run the dryer or should i wait until the water pipes 'defrost' and there is no insulation in that room as of yet(winter snuck up before i could finish the remodeling in there) but there is a small electric baseboard heater.
Asked by gothicfavors - Tue Feb 6 16:53:27 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is perfectly OK to run the dryer. It might help to warm the room and thaw the pipes.
Answered by ApplianceGuy - Tue Feb 6 23:53:45 2007
Q. If water pipes are frozen in a room where a propane clothes dryer is, is it still ok to run the dryer or should i wait until the water pipes 'defrost' and there is no insulation in that room as of yet(winter snuck up before i could finish the remodeling in there) but there is a small electric baseboard heater.
Asked by gothicfavors - Tue Feb 6 16:53:27 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is perfectly OK to run the dryer. It might help to warm the room and thaw the pipes.
Answered by ApplianceGuy - Tue Feb 6 23:53:45 2007
What is the best way to clean a propane gas clothes dryer?
Q. There seems to be a black residue on the inside of the drum and I am wondering what is the best way to clean it off? Is there a certain type of chemical to use? Or just soap and water? WHY would the residue be there on the drum?
Asked by Chuck - Thu Feb 8 18:19:36 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Warm soapy water and a scotch brite pad. The black is soot from a mis-adjusted burner most likely. On the throat of the burner near the valve is an air adjustment. Loosen the screw and open up the venturi to allow more air to burn with the propane.. If that looks ok then look at the flame. The flame should be blue in color, not orange and not sluggish. When the flame is on the flame should draw all the way to the back of the burner barrel.
Answered by Lon B - Thu Feb 8 20:45:50 2007
Q. There seems to be a black residue on the inside of the drum and I am wondering what is the best way to clean it off? Is there a certain type of chemical to use? Or just soap and water? WHY would the residue be there on the drum?
Asked by Chuck - Thu Feb 8 18:19:36 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Warm soapy water and a scotch brite pad. The black is soot from a mis-adjusted burner most likely. On the throat of the burner near the valve is an air adjustment. Loosen the screw and open up the venturi to allow more air to burn with the propane.. If that looks ok then look at the flame. The flame should be blue in color, not orange and not sluggish. When the flame is on the flame should draw all the way to the back of the burner barrel.
Answered by Lon B - Thu Feb 8 20:45:50 2007
How do I convert a propane gas clothes dryer to natural gas?
Q. How do I convert a propane gas clothes dryer to natural gas?
Asked by George Y - Mon Apr 30 19:21:52 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Change the orifice. If you don't know what you are doing I would advise having someone else with experience do it for you.
Answered by normy in garden city - Mon Apr 30 19:26:36 2007
Q. How do I convert a propane gas clothes dryer to natural gas?
Asked by George Y - Mon Apr 30 19:21:52 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Change the orifice. If you don't know what you are doing I would advise having someone else with experience do it for you.
Answered by normy in garden city - Mon Apr 30 19:26:36 2007
if i have an electric dryer will it need gas propane to heat?
Q. i just bought a new electric dryer and i buy the propane for the water and stove. if my dryer is electric, will it need to use the propane? i am a little confused...
Asked by ruby - Thu Jun 4 02:04:53 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no an electric dryer is all electric. it has a heating element located on the back and uses nothing but electricity.
Answered by Sandy - Thu Jun 4 06:17:39 2009
Q. i just bought a new electric dryer and i buy the propane for the water and stove. if my dryer is electric, will it need to use the propane? i am a little confused...
Asked by ruby - Thu Jun 4 02:04:53 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no an electric dryer is all electric. it has a heating element located on the back and uses nothing but electricity.
Answered by Sandy - Thu Jun 4 06:17:39 2009
how to get the kit to change a dryer from propane to natural gas?
Q. how to get the kit to change a dryer from propane to natural gas?
Asked by Dee H - Thu Sep 13 02:46:45 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. call the company that makes the dryer and ask them if they have the orfaces if not call the gas company
Answered by redsky_too_nite - Thu Sep 13 11:41:52 2007
Q. how to get the kit to change a dryer from propane to natural gas?
Asked by Dee H - Thu Sep 13 02:46:45 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. call the company that makes the dryer and ask them if they have the orfaces if not call the gas company
Answered by redsky_too_nite - Thu Sep 13 11:41:52 2007
How do I convert my Kenmore dryer to gas from propane?
Q. Kenmore Elite SmartHeat QuietPak9 HE4. I possess the appropriate orifice and limiter.
Asked by B - Tue Aug 31 21:21:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i strongly recommend a licensed plumber or natural gas company technician to perform this conversion. asside from replacing the orifice, the regulator on the dryer must be converted or replaced to accept natural gas. above all, adjustments do need to be made to ensure a proper gas burn. best let this be to a proffessional for your safety -
Answered by joea - Tue Aug 31 21:25:36 2010
Q. Kenmore Elite SmartHeat QuietPak9 HE4. I possess the appropriate orifice and limiter.
Asked by B - Tue Aug 31 21:21:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i strongly recommend a licensed plumber or natural gas company technician to perform this conversion. asside from replacing the orifice, the regulator on the dryer must be converted or replaced to accept natural gas. above all, adjustments do need to be made to ensure a proper gas burn. best let this be to a proffessional for your safety -
Answered by joea - Tue Aug 31 21:25:36 2010
Converting natural gas dryer to propane?
Q. Can anyone guide me on converting my Maytag Model MGDE900VW dryer? I order the converting kit, opened but was skeptical to try it myself. I know it's just substitute a couple of little tubes but don't know how to take it apart. Did any of you do it? Gas co. wont do it and technicians charge too much. Please tell me if you have any instructions on how to do it. I Also want to run on a 20 pounds propane tank for now, would that be ok? THank you
Asked by Leko - Mon Apr 20 15:14:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First if you do not know what you are doing, get help. You can kill yourself and others when the explosion occurs. Second, do not use a 20 lb propane tank. The tank must be outside and it will not last long. If you have propane piped into the house, it is time to run it to the dryer. If you do not know how to do this get help. If you cut corners and end up in disaster, you may find the insurance inspectors will decline your fire loss claim because you did an improper repair and was unqualified to do it. If you think properly trained people charge too much what do you think it will cost to rebuild the house after the explosion? To convert from natural gas to propane you replace the orifice from a natural gas orifice to a propane… [cont.]
Answered by GTB - Mon Apr 20 16:01:56 2009
Q. Can anyone guide me on converting my Maytag Model MGDE900VW dryer? I order the converting kit, opened but was skeptical to try it myself. I know it's just substitute a couple of little tubes but don't know how to take it apart. Did any of you do it? Gas co. wont do it and technicians charge too much. Please tell me if you have any instructions on how to do it. I Also want to run on a 20 pounds propane tank for now, would that be ok? THank you
Asked by Leko - Mon Apr 20 15:14:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First if you do not know what you are doing, get help. You can kill yourself and others when the explosion occurs. Second, do not use a 20 lb propane tank. The tank must be outside and it will not last long. If you have propane piped into the house, it is time to run it to the dryer. If you do not know how to do this get help. If you cut corners and end up in disaster, you may find the insurance inspectors will decline your fire loss claim because you did an improper repair and was unqualified to do it. If you think properly trained people charge too much what do you think it will cost to rebuild the house after the explosion? To convert from natural gas to propane you replace the orifice from a natural gas orifice to a propane… [cont.]
Answered by GTB - Mon Apr 20 16:01:56 2009
I ran my Natural Gas Dryer ON Propane?
Q. How bad is this and why? I understand about conversion kits and have done them many times I want to know if anyone "knows" that using propane for a natual gas dryer will harm the dryer or be a danger...
Asked by I'm Gumby Damn It! - Tue Dec 22 23:22:34 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the previous posters both have points, another to consider is, if the orifice is off, you could get a lot of soot buildup. soot is carbon, and once it gets thick enough, can actually catch fire.
Answered by Abdu Rahim - Wed Dec 23 06:04:39 2009
Q. How bad is this and why? I understand about conversion kits and have done them many times I want to know if anyone "knows" that using propane for a natual gas dryer will harm the dryer or be a danger...
Asked by I'm Gumby Damn It! - Tue Dec 22 23:22:34 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the previous posters both have points, another to consider is, if the orifice is off, you could get a lot of soot buildup. soot is carbon, and once it gets thick enough, can actually catch fire.
Answered by Abdu Rahim - Wed Dec 23 06:04:39 2009
I want to install a propane pipe underground from my house to my garage which I'm installing a gas dryer.?
Q. what kind of pipe should I use?
Asked by T E - Fri Mar 9 13:38:14 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. yes it is legal to use flexible cpr pipe in the US but, the term is not flexible, its commonly known as soft copper, flex is used at the appliances, and is usually about 2' or less to meet with your shutoff valve. if you have a well traveled area between the garage and the home, bury it at least 18" and to take it a distance further, I would probably use black pipe 1/2" and just use flex once I've entered the building and after the shutoff valve.
Answered by ticketoride04 - Fri Mar 9 16:05:44 2007
Q. what kind of pipe should I use?
Asked by T E - Fri Mar 9 13:38:14 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. yes it is legal to use flexible cpr pipe in the US but, the term is not flexible, its commonly known as soft copper, flex is used at the appliances, and is usually about 2' or less to meet with your shutoff valve. if you have a well traveled area between the garage and the home, bury it at least 18" and to take it a distance further, I would probably use black pipe 1/2" and just use flex once I've entered the building and after the shutoff valve.
Answered by ticketoride04 - Fri Mar 9 16:05:44 2007
I switched my dryer from NG to propane. The dryer lites but will not stay lit. It acts like it is not getting?
Q. I switched my dryer from NG to propane. The dryer lites but will not stay lit. It acts like it is not getting?
Asked by scot h - Sun Jun 14 13:08:44 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I switched my dryer from NG to propane. The dryer lites but will not stay lit. It acts like it is not getting?
Asked by scot h - Sun Jun 14 13:08:44 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
Anyone know if a DLL 1550BGL gas dryer can be converted to propane? How? Know where to find the users manual?
Q. Anyone know if a DLL 1550BGL gas dryer can be converted to propane? How? Know where to find the users manual?
Asked by mailittomenow - Sat Jul 28 16:10:48 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to your propane store and they have the feting to change it over to propane it the orfuse where the gas comes out it not hard to change
Answered by Bennie N - Wed Aug 1 15:29:17 2007
Q. Anyone know if a DLL 1550BGL gas dryer can be converted to propane? How? Know where to find the users manual?
Asked by mailittomenow - Sat Jul 28 16:10:48 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to your propane store and they have the feting to change it over to propane it the orfuse where the gas comes out it not hard to change
Answered by Bennie N - Wed Aug 1 15:29:17 2007
Solution to propane furnace discharging soot throughout the home?
Q. New Colman furance and new instant hot water heater, also converted propane cloths dryer and cooking range to electric.
Asked by Charles T - Fri Aug 18 12:21:54 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It should burn clean. If you have soot you should check if the ventilation is blocked somehow.
Answered by Puppy Zwolle - Fri Aug 18 12:27:24 2006
Q. New Colman furance and new instant hot water heater, also converted propane cloths dryer and cooking range to electric.
Asked by Charles T - Fri Aug 18 12:21:54 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It should burn clean. If you have soot you should check if the ventilation is blocked somehow.
Answered by Puppy Zwolle - Fri Aug 18 12:27:24 2006
My propane tank ran dry and i cant get the furnace pilot lit now.?
Q. I ran my tank dry and the had to pressure test it before they filled it back up. now i cant get my furnace to relight. my furnace is the only thing that runs on propane. how do i get it light.
Asked by RUSS W - Mon Apr 14 19:36:19 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may need to bleed the pilot line. Hold the pilot button down until you smell the propane. It stinks so you'll be able to smell it. Then light the pilot. Now if its lighting and not staying light check your thermocouple-the thingy next to the pilot--and make sure it doesn't look split on top. If it is then you need a new one which you can buy at a hardware store.
Answered by Dani Rae - Mon Apr 14 19:41:33 2008
Q. I ran my tank dry and the had to pressure test it before they filled it back up. now i cant get my furnace to relight. my furnace is the only thing that runs on propane. how do i get it light.
Asked by RUSS W - Mon Apr 14 19:36:19 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may need to bleed the pilot line. Hold the pilot button down until you smell the propane. It stinks so you'll be able to smell it. Then light the pilot. Now if its lighting and not staying light check your thermocouple-the thingy next to the pilot--and make sure it doesn't look split on top. If it is then you need a new one which you can buy at a hardware store.
Answered by Dani Rae - Mon Apr 14 19:41:33 2008
The dryer is making my clothes smell like propane...or some kind of gas?
Q. i have a gas dryer, and the clothes come out smelling like gas. what is the problem?
Asked by Manny - Sun Nov 30 20:18:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Come on Please!!!
Answered by dreamweaver - Sun Nov 30 20:22:45 2008
Q. i have a gas dryer, and the clothes come out smelling like gas. what is the problem?
Asked by Manny - Sun Nov 30 20:18:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Come on Please!!!
Answered by dreamweaver - Sun Nov 30 20:22:45 2008
what is the average bill per month to run a house on propane?
Q. I am buying a house that is propane, water heater stove dryer and furnace. 1450 sq feet with 2 people . I just need a ball park so I can figure my budget. Thanks. I will be in the San diego area
Asked by chrispy0721 - Sat Feb 21 22:42:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would figure about $150.00 per month.
Answered by Debbie W - Mon Feb 23 12:56:45 2009
Q. I am buying a house that is propane, water heater stove dryer and furnace. 1450 sq feet with 2 people . I just need a ball park so I can figure my budget. Thanks. I will be in the San diego area
Asked by chrispy0721 - Sat Feb 21 22:42:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would figure about $150.00 per month.
Answered by Debbie W - Mon Feb 23 12:56:45 2009
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