Kitchen Gas Appliances - gas dryer installation
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moviebufftoo
08-06-02, 01:35 PM
I would like to put a gas dryer and a washing machine in my apartment. I would like to run a line off of the gas stove and vent the dryer into an inside vent box. My landlord however is concerned about carbon minoxide. Is this a safe way to hook up a gas dryer? I don't have the correct electric outlet for an electric dryer, so that is not possible. Please advise. Thank you.
Pendragon
08-06-02, 04:07 PM
I don't believe you can vent ANY gas appliance to the inside, as that is where the left overs of combustion get sent. Your landlord is right, you'd probably die quietly in a slumber while waiting for your clothes to dry.
If you don't have an electrical outlet for a dryer, would would you have the plumbing connections for a washer? That makes no sense to me!
If you don't have an electrical outlet for a dryer, would would you have the plumbing connections for a washer? That makes no sense to me!
notuboo
08-06-02, 07:39 PM
You also have a problem with the gas line. It has been sized to handle the stove demand, only.
Sharp Advice
08-07-02, 08:49 AM
Hello: moviebufftoo
To the best of my knowledege, there isn't any reason why the dryer cannot be vented indoors. Only problem is the moisture and lint dust the vent canister doesn't capture.
Dryers are not remotely operated nor automatically operative. They are considered to be manually operated, since they are only operative when you turn them on. Therefore canister venting is allowed.
Carbon monoxides should not be of any concern if the dryer is operating correctly and the burner is burning cleanly. Any doubts, have the gas supplier send out a service person to check appliance, etc.
In regards to the existing gasline, dryers are not large users of gas, about 22,000btu's average. If the currenty existing supply gas pipe extending out of the wall is larger then 1/2 inch, the gas supply to both appliances will be okay.
Check with the local building & safety departments and a local plumber to be sure any additions and connections meet all codes and rules.
For more info, read the other postings on this topic, within this forum, regarding appliance connecting etc. Everything has already been asked and replied to several times.
To the best of my knowledege, there isn't any reason why the dryer cannot be vented indoors. Only problem is the moisture and lint dust the vent canister doesn't capture.
Dryers are not remotely operated nor automatically operative. They are considered to be manually operated, since they are only operative when you turn them on. Therefore canister venting is allowed.
Carbon monoxides should not be of any concern if the dryer is operating correctly and the burner is burning cleanly. Any doubts, have the gas supplier send out a service person to check appliance, etc.
In regards to the existing gasline, dryers are not large users of gas, about 22,000btu's average. If the currenty existing supply gas pipe extending out of the wall is larger then 1/2 inch, the gas supply to both appliances will be okay.
Check with the local building & safety departments and a local plumber to be sure any additions and connections meet all codes and rules.
For more info, read the other postings on this topic, within this forum, regarding appliance connecting etc. Everything has already been asked and replied to several times.
DanO
08-10-02, 12:53 PM
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To the best of my knowledege, there isn't any reason why the dryer cannot be vented indoors. Only problem is the moisture and lint dust the vent canister doesn't capture.
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Not do be argumentative but the Frigidaire dryer installation manual states (in bold and with an exclamation point), "<B>The dryer exhaust system MUST be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling!</B>" about their <B><i>gas</I></B> dryers. I believe all the other manufacturers recommend the same.
If venting to the outdoors is not possible, perhaps a condensing electric dryer (like see at the following link) may be an alternative? (albeit a more costly one)
<a href="http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?srch=condenser+dryer" target="_blank">Ventless Condensing Dryers</a>
Most still need a 240 volt power supply though.
Dan O.
<a href="http://www.appliance411.com/?ref411=gas+dryer" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.Appliance411.com/';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">www.Appliance411.com</a>
<i>The Appliance Information Site</i>
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To the best of my knowledege, there isn't any reason why the dryer cannot be vented indoors. Only problem is the moisture and lint dust the vent canister doesn't capture.
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Not do be argumentative but the Frigidaire dryer installation manual states (in bold and with an exclamation point), "<B>The dryer exhaust system MUST be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling!</B>" about their <B><i>gas</I></B> dryers. I believe all the other manufacturers recommend the same.
If venting to the outdoors is not possible, perhaps a condensing electric dryer (like see at the following link) may be an alternative? (albeit a more costly one)
<a href="http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?srch=condenser+dryer" target="_blank">Ventless Condensing Dryers</a>
Most still need a 240 volt power supply though.
Dan O.
<a href="http://www.appliance411.com/?ref411=gas+dryer" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.Appliance411.com/';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">www.Appliance411.com</a>
<i>The Appliance Information Site</i>
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