Kitchen Gas Appliances - Converting my Dryer back to Natural Gas
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Kevin1966
01-26-09, 01:41 PM
Hi..
I purchased a used Whirlpool gas dryer which was converted to LPG. I would like to change it back to NG. I would like to verify the parts needed since whirlpool does not sell a kit to convert it back to NG.. here are the details:
Mod # WGD6200SW0
Link to parts diagram @ whirlpool.com:
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%208181281.pdf
Parts I believe I need are 9, 15, 16 & 17 on pages 6&7.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
I purchased a used Whirlpool gas dryer which was converted to LPG. I would like to change it back to NG. I would like to verify the parts needed since whirlpool does not sell a kit to convert it back to NG.. here are the details:
Mod # WGD6200SW0
Link to parts diagram @ whirlpool.com:
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%208181281.pdf
Parts I believe I need are 9, 15, 16 & 17 on pages 6&7.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Sharp Advice
01-26-09, 05:43 PM
Hello Kevin1966. Welcome to the Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Only part you should need is #9 on page #7. The "Nat" gas orifice.
The regulator should already have all the parts. All you should need to do is flip the cap on the regulators tower. Unscrew it and turn it over. Screw it back on. And PRESTO!...:thumbup: regulator conversion done....:D
The natural gas side of the cap should be stamped with "NAT' or "N" which needs to be facing up wards. If you look at the cap now, before conversion, it may be stamped with "LP" or just the letter "P".
Once the cap is flipped over, replace the existing propane orifice with the natural gas orifice and reinstall gas control valve assembly exactly as you found it or it is presently installed if not yet removed.
Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs or services. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a service or repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Gas Dryer Fuel Conversion Information and Advice Link: here: (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481)
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using the reply button keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically and keeps all communications on this subject in this thread.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always advisable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection and or repairs.
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Only part you should need is #9 on page #7. The "Nat" gas orifice.
The regulator should already have all the parts. All you should need to do is flip the cap on the regulators tower. Unscrew it and turn it over. Screw it back on. And PRESTO!...:thumbup: regulator conversion done....:D
The natural gas side of the cap should be stamped with "NAT' or "N" which needs to be facing up wards. If you look at the cap now, before conversion, it may be stamped with "LP" or just the letter "P".
Once the cap is flipped over, replace the existing propane orifice with the natural gas orifice and reinstall gas control valve assembly exactly as you found it or it is presently installed if not yet removed.
Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs or services. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a service or repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Gas Dryer Fuel Conversion Information and Advice Link: here: (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481)
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using the reply button keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically and keeps all communications on this subject in this thread.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always advisable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection and or repairs.
Web Site Host, Forums Manager, Moderator Hiring and Promotions Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator, Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.