can you use a propane clothes dryer with natural gas ?
Q. I found a propane gas clothes dryer for sale - can I use it in my home using natural gas ?
Asked by brbpotter - Wed Mar 12 23:51:25 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, the Gas orifice needs to be changed
Answered by worker4IAM <'>< - Thu Mar 13 00:00:09 2008
Q. I found a propane gas clothes dryer for sale - can I use it in my home using natural gas ?
Asked by brbpotter - Wed Mar 12 23:51:25 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, the Gas orifice needs to be changed
Answered by worker4IAM <'>< - Thu Mar 13 00:00:09 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
how do you switch a newer natural gas dryer to a propane gas dryer? Also same question for a bbq?
Q. how do you switch a newer natural gas dryer to a propane gas dryer? same question for a bbq
Asked by red girl - Tue Mar 31 07:59:13 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You must obtain a conversion kit from the manufacturer. There will be a rating plate on the appliances stating the manufacturers name, model number etc. In some cases it is just orifices that need to be replaced. In other cases it is gas valves and burners. It depends on the manufacturer. The most important thing is that you get a new rating plate for the appliance listing propane as the approved fuel for use from the manufacturer. If you do not do this, and there is any fire or injury from this appliance, the manufacturer will take no responsibility because you have "altered" the appliance without their approval. I have seen insurance companies deny claims for this very reason! Good luck with it!
Answered by Propane Guy - Tue Mar 31 08:48:39 2009
Q. how do you switch a newer natural gas dryer to a propane gas dryer? same question for a bbq
Asked by red girl - Tue Mar 31 07:59:13 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You must obtain a conversion kit from the manufacturer. There will be a rating plate on the appliances stating the manufacturers name, model number etc. In some cases it is just orifices that need to be replaced. In other cases it is gas valves and burners. It depends on the manufacturer. The most important thing is that you get a new rating plate for the appliance listing propane as the approved fuel for use from the manufacturer. If you do not do this, and there is any fire or injury from this appliance, the manufacturer will take no responsibility because you have "altered" the appliance without their approval. I have seen insurance companies deny claims for this very reason! Good luck with it!
Answered by Propane Guy - Tue Mar 31 08:48:39 2009
Propane Gas to Heat a Dryer or an Electric Dryer?
Q. We have a propane gas line hookup in the laundry room. The question is, why would I buy a gas dryer over an electric one? It does not seem to save that much money. Thoughts? Does anyone use a propane gas line for their dryer vs. natural gas?
Asked by Lisa - Mon Jul 30 13:57:07 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have a decent rate for your electricity, then a propane dryer will not save you much in the way of utilities. In some areas the cost for electricity is high and propane may be cheaper. There are other reasons to have a propane dryer. An electric dryer takes a 30 amp circuit. If your wiring is old, you may not have the capacity for this. Another reason could be that a previous owner had a natural gas dryer when they moved to this house and decided to convert to propane instead of buying a new one. If you already have an electric outlet sized for a dryer in the laundry room and your electric rates are suitable, I would go for the electric. If the outlet is not there, call an electrician to get a price to install a new circuit… [cont.]
Answered by be_a_lert - Mon Jul 30 14:16:11 2007
Q. We have a propane gas line hookup in the laundry room. The question is, why would I buy a gas dryer over an electric one? It does not seem to save that much money. Thoughts? Does anyone use a propane gas line for their dryer vs. natural gas?
Asked by Lisa - Mon Jul 30 13:57:07 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have a decent rate for your electricity, then a propane dryer will not save you much in the way of utilities. In some areas the cost for electricity is high and propane may be cheaper. There are other reasons to have a propane dryer. An electric dryer takes a 30 amp circuit. If your wiring is old, you may not have the capacity for this. Another reason could be that a previous owner had a natural gas dryer when they moved to this house and decided to convert to propane instead of buying a new one. If you already have an electric outlet sized for a dryer in the laundry room and your electric rates are suitable, I would go for the electric. If the outlet is not there, call an electrician to get a price to install a new circuit… [cont.]
Answered by be_a_lert - Mon Jul 30 14:16:11 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
Does my Maytag Neptune gas dryer need a conversion kit to go from natural gas to propane?
Q. We are moving to a rural location and I need to know if I will have to buy a conersion kit to go from natural to propane gas.
Asked by Davd B - Mon Aug 6 00:38:48 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The straight answer is Yes , it will need to be converted. Once you get out to your rural location, get out the yellow pages and start going through all the propane companies. Don t just stop with the one that has the best price per gallon. Usually the best price per gallon comes at the expense of not having qualified service technicians that can convert your appliances. To ensure its done correct have the propane company order and install the kit, they may even give you a discount as a new customer. A dryer conversion is not a job the average homeowner should take on, it s a bit more involved than just changing an orifice.
Answered by lpgnh3 - Thu Aug 9 21:49:25 2007
Q. We are moving to a rural location and I need to know if I will have to buy a conersion kit to go from natural to propane gas.
Asked by Davd B - Mon Aug 6 00:38:48 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The straight answer is Yes , it will need to be converted. Once you get out to your rural location, get out the yellow pages and start going through all the propane companies. Don t just stop with the one that has the best price per gallon. Usually the best price per gallon comes at the expense of not having qualified service technicians that can convert your appliances. To ensure its done correct have the propane company order and install the kit, they may even give you a discount as a new customer. A dryer conversion is not a job the average homeowner should take on, it s a bit more involved than just changing an orifice.
Answered by lpgnh3 - Thu Aug 9 21:49:25 2007
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
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
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
need to convert this dryer from propane gas to Natural gas, anybody know how to do this?
Q. This is model # 11094832202
Asked by JENNIFER J - Sat Oct 11 10:23:10 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do you have the instruction manual? If you do, read it and see if it can be converted. There are several reasons why you shouldn't attempt this procedure yourself, the main reason is safety. If the units control valve doesn't have an exchangeable orifice, then it is not possible. Manufacturers are very sensitive to lawsuits, so most do not have interchangeable control valves. If you do have a convertable unit, my suggestion would be to call a licensed plumber that is knowledgable in this type of repair. He will know how to perform this operation, and his insurance would cover any mishap that occured. If you do it, and there is an explosion, your insurance would deny the claim, once they found out you performed the switch. Good luck! [cont.]
Answered by poppyman54 - Sat Oct 11 10:57:17 2008
Q. This is model # 11094832202
Asked by JENNIFER J - Sat Oct 11 10:23:10 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do you have the instruction manual? If you do, read it and see if it can be converted. There are several reasons why you shouldn't attempt this procedure yourself, the main reason is safety. If the units control valve doesn't have an exchangeable orifice, then it is not possible. Manufacturers are very sensitive to lawsuits, so most do not have interchangeable control valves. If you do have a convertable unit, my suggestion would be to call a licensed plumber that is knowledgable in this type of repair. He will know how to perform this operation, and his insurance would cover any mishap that occured. If you do it, and there is an explosion, your insurance would deny the claim, once they found out you performed the switch. Good luck! [cont.]
Answered by poppyman54 - Sat Oct 11 10:57:17 2008
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 02:43:11 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to your local hardware store and tell them what you want to do. I'm sure they will be able to help.:)
Answered by @y - Thu Sep 13 08:47:10 2007
Q. how to get the kit to change a dryer from propane to natural gas?
Asked by Dee H - Thu Sep 13 02:43:11 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to your local hardware store and tell them what you want to do. I'm sure they will be able to help.:)
Answered by @y - Thu Sep 13 08:47:10 2007
Are propane and natural gas fittings for the clothers dryer the same?
Q. Are propane and natural gas fittings for the clothers dryer the same?
Asked by sands - Wed Jan 7 20:57:35 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. most states require licensed professionals to hook up gas stoves, dryers, etc. the hook up to the source of your gas should be the same for both. however inside the gas jet is different. propane has a larger molecule thus needing jet. in the owners manual it will give you the part #. the place you bought it at should have the conversion kit good luck
Answered by Jack O - Thu Jan 8 10:44:25 2009
Q. Are propane and natural gas fittings for the clothers dryer the same?
Asked by sands - Wed Jan 7 20:57:35 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. most states require licensed professionals to hook up gas stoves, dryers, etc. the hook up to the source of your gas should be the same for both. however inside the gas jet is different. propane has a larger molecule thus needing jet. in the owners manual it will give you the part #. the place you bought it at should have the conversion kit good luck
Answered by Jack O - Thu Jan 8 10:44:25 2009
Is there a device that captures the lost heat from your clothes dryer?
Q. With the cost of heating so expensive is it worth it to re-vent the lost heat from your dryer into your house for extra heat? Do these devices work with propane gas laundry dryers?
Asked by Chuck - Tue Jan 16 13:43:13 2007 - - 12 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Yes there is you can buy it at any local hardware store just ask we had one in our old apartment. The only problem was that you had to vent the dryer into the house. It did make the house very warm and smell like fresh clean laundry though. But it caused condenstion on the walls and a lint build up.
Answered by coliepollie22 - Tue Jan 16 13:52:17 2007
Q. With the cost of heating so expensive is it worth it to re-vent the lost heat from your dryer into your house for extra heat? Do these devices work with propane gas laundry dryers?
Asked by Chuck - Tue Jan 16 13:43:13 2007 - - 12 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Yes there is you can buy it at any local hardware store just ask we had one in our old apartment. The only problem was that you had to vent the dryer into the house. It did make the house very warm and smell like fresh clean laundry though. But it caused condenstion on the walls and a lint build up.
Answered by coliepollie22 - Tue Jan 16 13:52:17 2007
converting gas dryer?
Q. we purchased a gas roper dryer and it is set for natural gas and we need to convert it to propane, but it came with no directions. we would like to do this ourselves if possible. anyone know how to do this?
Asked by trixie - Sun Oct 29 09:37:13 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. do NOT do this yourself unless your qualified!
Answered by Lord Darkgoth Nitesabre - Sun Oct 29 20:04:55 2006
Q. we purchased a gas roper dryer and it is set for natural gas and we need to convert it to propane, but it came with no directions. we would like to do this ourselves if possible. anyone know how to do this?
Asked by trixie - Sun Oct 29 09:37:13 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. do NOT do this yourself unless your qualified!
Answered by Lord Darkgoth Nitesabre - Sun Oct 29 20:04:55 2006
Gas Dryer located on Second Floor of the house has rotten egg type smell?
Q. When running our gas dryer we are experiencing a rotten egg type smell in two parts of our house; the master bathroom which shares a common wall with the laundry room and a pantry downstairs in the kitchen. The smell does not exist anywhere else in the house. We had our propane company come out and checks for a leak but they could not find anything (they did a pressure test and everything was good) but suggested it might be the exhaust system. We knew the exhaust system was not set-up in the best way so we brought someone in to replace it. We thought the new exhaust would solve the problem but we still get the smell in those 2 places while running the dryer at this point we think it might be a small propane leak with a pipe within… [cont.]
Asked by kevcook32 - Mon Oct 27 14:50:20 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. turn off gas and call repair man, may have gas leak.
Answered by grannybranch - Mon Oct 27 14:53:46 2008
Q. When running our gas dryer we are experiencing a rotten egg type smell in two parts of our house; the master bathroom which shares a common wall with the laundry room and a pantry downstairs in the kitchen. The smell does not exist anywhere else in the house. We had our propane company come out and checks for a leak but they could not find anything (they did a pressure test and everything was good) but suggested it might be the exhaust system. We knew the exhaust system was not set-up in the best way so we brought someone in to replace it. We thought the new exhaust would solve the problem but we still get the smell in those 2 places while running the dryer at this point we think it might be a small propane leak with a pipe within… [cont.]
Asked by kevcook32 - Mon Oct 27 14:50:20 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. turn off gas and call repair man, may have gas leak.
Answered by grannybranch - Mon Oct 27 14:53:46 2008
New dryer problem- they just delivered my new frigidaire washer/dryer.?
Q. There is somethng seriously wrong w/ the dryer (it's a gas dryer converted to propane). Upon testing it after hook-up , the dryer started smoking and smelled like metal, or oil burning. The smell is overpowering, even w/ the dryer off. The store sent a clueless repairman who actually said he doesn't know why it's doing that and maybe it's some "oil burnoff". I told him no new dryer should smoke like an overheated engine and smell like that. He said I should run the dryer and see if I can "burn it off"! I will not do that, the smell is noxious and it has permeated my whole house, making me sick, even now with the dryer off, unplugged and the gas turned off. Unfortunately my dryer is not in a basement or separate laundry room, it's in a… [cont.]
Asked by S. T - Tue Mar 20 04:29:17 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't think you should run it. the dryer ought to be replaced with a new one. there seems to be a manufacturing error or the dryer has been dropped or inverted during transit. you may need the assistance of your consumer bureau.
Answered by leadbelly - Tue Mar 20 04:49:57 2007
Q. There is somethng seriously wrong w/ the dryer (it's a gas dryer converted to propane). Upon testing it after hook-up , the dryer started smoking and smelled like metal, or oil burning. The smell is overpowering, even w/ the dryer off. The store sent a clueless repairman who actually said he doesn't know why it's doing that and maybe it's some "oil burnoff". I told him no new dryer should smoke like an overheated engine and smell like that. He said I should run the dryer and see if I can "burn it off"! I will not do that, the smell is noxious and it has permeated my whole house, making me sick, even now with the dryer off, unplugged and the gas turned off. Unfortunately my dryer is not in a basement or separate laundry room, it's in a… [cont.]
Asked by S. T - Tue Mar 20 04:29:17 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't think you should run it. the dryer ought to be replaced with a new one. there seems to be a manufacturing error or the dryer has been dropped or inverted during transit. you may need the assistance of your consumer bureau.
Answered by leadbelly - Tue Mar 20 04:49:57 2007
dryer hook up?
Q. What is needed to hook up a natural gas dryer if you have propane? I understand there is some adjuster you need to buy, but how much is it? Is it worth buying one with the natural gas hookup?
Asked by Kaitlyn E - Fri Nov 9 15:13:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As I understand it you have to recalibrate the pressure regulator and the gas injector orifice along with hand tuning the air inlet. Propane supply (tank and lines) are under much higher pressures which means that all the connections must be extra tight-(leak proof)! If you simply try the natural gas dryer ,connected to propane, you have just built a bomb guarrantied to blow your home to smitherings! Have your propane supplier evaluate your appliances for proper conversion as well as the integrity of the gas plumbing. Expect to pay for 1 hour of labor for every appliance conversion along with $10.00 in parts per. on new or nearly new appliances. Sub standard plumbing can run into the thousands to repair or replace. Any propane leaks will… [cont.]
Answered by racer123 - Fri Nov 9 15:42:00 2007
Q. What is needed to hook up a natural gas dryer if you have propane? I understand there is some adjuster you need to buy, but how much is it? Is it worth buying one with the natural gas hookup?
Asked by Kaitlyn E - Fri Nov 9 15:13:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As I understand it you have to recalibrate the pressure regulator and the gas injector orifice along with hand tuning the air inlet. Propane supply (tank and lines) are under much higher pressures which means that all the connections must be extra tight-(leak proof)! If you simply try the natural gas dryer ,connected to propane, you have just built a bomb guarrantied to blow your home to smitherings! Have your propane supplier evaluate your appliances for proper conversion as well as the integrity of the gas plumbing. Expect to pay for 1 hour of labor for every appliance conversion along with $10.00 in parts per. on new or nearly new appliances. Sub standard plumbing can run into the thousands to repair or replace. Any propane leaks will… [cont.]
Answered by racer123 - Fri Nov 9 15:42:00 2007
dryer instilation?
Q. Does anyone know the procedure for installing a dryer from natural gas to propane? What materials are needed and how is it done? Thank you for your time.
Asked by jhglittergirl - Sat Nov 25 21:48:39 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Your dryer has to have a prpane burner in it or you can't do it. Coach
Answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket - Sat Nov 25 21:55:52 2006
Q. Does anyone know the procedure for installing a dryer from natural gas to propane? What materials are needed and how is it done? Thank you for your time.
Asked by jhglittergirl - Sat Nov 25 21:48:39 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Your dryer has to have a prpane burner in it or you can't do it. Coach
Answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket - Sat Nov 25 21:55:52 2006
Converting a gas stove to LP?
Q. We have a new stove that is for natural gas, but has the option to convert to propane, which is what we have. Presently our tank feeds the dryer, hot water heater and stove with a 3/8" line coming into the house, provided by the propane supplier. That seems inadequate as the stove manufacturer is recommending a 1/2" line, with a disclaimer that the propane provider can determine the size. With our old stove, you just changed over with a conversion piece but the new one has directions for converting the top burners, the oven burners and the broiler. I want to be sure I'm reading this correctly and all 3 burners need to be converted. Just looking for a little corroberation for anyone with knowledge of these new-fangled stoves.
Asked by Donna Lu - Mon Sep 4 18:55:15 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are reading the directions correctly. The orifices that you need should be fastened to the stove somewhere (usually in the back at the bottom) and the NG orifices should be stored there after the conversion just in case it needs to be converted back in the future. Believe me this happens often and most of the time the orifices are missing and it takes a while to order them from the factory if they are even available anymore. The 3/8" line should be adequate for LP gas since LP is under a higher pressure than NG. The directions are pretty much self explanatory and not too difficult to follow. It can be tricky retrieving the orifices from the top burners and keeping the LP orifices from falling down through. I have found using… [cont.]
Answered by ApplianceGuy - Tue Sep 5 03:37:01 2006
Q. We have a new stove that is for natural gas, but has the option to convert to propane, which is what we have. Presently our tank feeds the dryer, hot water heater and stove with a 3/8" line coming into the house, provided by the propane supplier. That seems inadequate as the stove manufacturer is recommending a 1/2" line, with a disclaimer that the propane provider can determine the size. With our old stove, you just changed over with a conversion piece but the new one has directions for converting the top burners, the oven burners and the broiler. I want to be sure I'm reading this correctly and all 3 burners need to be converted. Just looking for a little corroberation for anyone with knowledge of these new-fangled stoves.
Asked by Donna Lu - Mon Sep 4 18:55:15 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are reading the directions correctly. The orifices that you need should be fastened to the stove somewhere (usually in the back at the bottom) and the NG orifices should be stored there after the conversion just in case it needs to be converted back in the future. Believe me this happens often and most of the time the orifices are missing and it takes a while to order them from the factory if they are even available anymore. The 3/8" line should be adequate for LP gas since LP is under a higher pressure than NG. The directions are pretty much self explanatory and not too difficult to follow. It can be tricky retrieving the orifices from the top burners and keeping the LP orifices from falling down through. I have found using… [cont.]
Answered by ApplianceGuy - Tue Sep 5 03:37:01 2006
How do I re-pressurize a propane line after changing tanks?
Q. I have secured all the fittings and checked for leaks, but the gas flow seems to be restricted. This line has a 3-way split to a kitchen stove, hot water heater, and clothes dryer. The pilots all stay lit, but when fired up, the flame is blue and yellow and sputters and will only burn at a low level.
Asked by hager13733 - Sun Oct 14 12:49:51 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to purge the gas line after changing tanks. Keep running the equipment and it should straighten out. Also, make sure the valve on your tank is fully open.
Answered by Bare B - Sun Oct 14 12:59:14 2007
Q. I have secured all the fittings and checked for leaks, but the gas flow seems to be restricted. This line has a 3-way split to a kitchen stove, hot water heater, and clothes dryer. The pilots all stay lit, but when fired up, the flame is blue and yellow and sputters and will only burn at a low level.
Asked by hager13733 - Sun Oct 14 12:49:51 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to purge the gas line after changing tanks. Keep running the equipment and it should straighten out. Also, make sure the valve on your tank is fully open.
Answered by Bare B - Sun Oct 14 12:59:14 2007
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