Kitchen Gas Appliances - Dryer Fuel Conversion

my gas dryer is set up for lp gas , i want to convert to natural gas, is it easy and worth it?:(

Hello knwrght. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.

Dryer conversion from or to another fuel type is always cost effective and very possible. The task is or can be a do it yourself project if your careful, use cautions and are handy with commonly found household small hand held tools.

To summarize:
1 Turn off the gas. <A MUST>
2 Disconnect the electrical connection. <A MUST>
3 Open the cabinet. <No set procedure>
4 Remove the entire gas valve assembly.
< It's attached to a plate with 3 or more small screws>
5 Take the entire gas valve assembly to the local appliance parts store. <Write down and take the brand name, model & serial numbers> <A suggestion>
6 Obtain a natural gas orifice of the correct btu rating.
7 Install the orifice where it goes.
<Which is in the front end of the burner on the gas valves body after removing the current one.>
8 Convert the regulator by unscrewing the tower cap & turning over the cap on the tower of the reg. <Most regulators are convertable but not all, depending upon reg maker and year>

TIP 1:
The gas can be turned off at the very tiny gas shut off valve located to right side of the gas valve on the incoming supply pipe.

TIP 2:
The gas line disconnection can also be at the gas valve ahead of the tiny shut off isolation valve. The union is counter threaded. Which means it turns clockwise to loosen and counter clockwise to tighten it. Just the complete opposite of a any other threaded connection.

HINT:
Use a back up wrench to dissconnect the supply pipe connection. Hold one part stationary while turning the other. Reverse the procedure to re connect and SOAP test for leaks when done with the tiny valve turned back on.

DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.

Suggestions:
1.
Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.

2.
Read the existing questions on the subject of dryers. Doing so will quickly provide you with a additional information on how to resolve the problem.

3.
Check all parts for wear and or the need for replacement while the task is in process. Especially if the model requires opening the entire cabinet to access the internal parts.

4.
Replace all worn parts while the need to be inside the cabinet is required. You'll be gald you did....:D

5.
For additional information, repair instructions etc. read the other questions within this forum pertaining to dryer conversions. The question has already been asked several times.

These prior conversion questions and any or all the replies offered within them contain all the required information most likely to be needed.

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Regards & Good Luck. TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises.
Doityourself Web Site Host & Gas Appliances Forum Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.

yhanks for the info, worked great...

ken

Hello & Thanks Ken

For posting the final results of the conversion. Glad you had success. Thanks also for taking a few minutes to reply back.