Tighten and test again until the leak is gone.
What is a gas dryer hookup.
A gas dryer operates on a regular 120 volt circuit an electric dryer operates on 240 volts.
Watch as bob demonstrates how to hook up a gas dryer to the gas supply line and install a dryer duct.
Step 1 open the dryer s door.
The exhaust duct run should be as short as possible.
Diameter opening on vent.
Power cord 8 ft.
Is there a way to change a gas hook up in the house to an electric hook up for the dryer.
Gas connector 8 ft.
Put the solution on the gas connections you have just installed and then turn on the gas.
Metal vent and 2 clamps.
Next put thread compound on the pipe ends and connect the dryer to the gas pipe in the wall tightening the connections with an adjustable wrench.
Kit contains 4 ft.
Crush resistant metal vent.
To install a gas dryer start by turning off the electrical breakers and the gas valve which are usually located in the garage or basement.
If you d like to know if your dryer has a gas or electric hookup there is one sure way to find out.
Clean old ducts before installing the dryer.
If you only have an electric hookup go with an electric dryer because adding a gas line is an added expense.
If you see bubbles it means you have a leak.
Works with most major brands.
Connect gas line gas dryers only a gas dryer has a special flexible gas line that delivers natural gas from the house gas pipe to the gas inlet fitting on the dryer.
Once the dryer gas lines are hooked up check for leaks.
Plus with so many different models to choose from you can find a good energy.
The threads of these two components must be wrapped in a ptfe plumber s tape this yellow tape is manufactured especially for natural gas propane butane water oil and chemical lines and is heavier than white plumber s tape.
Examine the back of the dryer and the cords or.
Step 2 pull the dryer far enough from the wall so you can slide behind it.
Od and 3 8 in.
Works on most major brands.
Do not use plastic or thin foil ducting.
Use the inside lip of the dryer as a handle then pull the dryer out and away from the wall.
Vent 2 clamps sealant and instructions.
Your new dryer is shifted to vent to the rear.
Everything you need to hook up your gas dryer.