Kitchen Gas Appliances - Whirlpool GGQ8858EQ0 reverse conversion (back to natural gas)
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danwink
01-31-09, 06:12 PM
Hello all,
I have moved to a place that has natural gas and need to unconvert my dryer from LP to Natural Gas. I looked around at part suppliers, but only see the conversion kits to LP. How does one go about reversing the conversion?
I have moved to a place that has natural gas and need to unconvert my dryer from LP to Natural Gas. I looked around at part suppliers, but only see the conversion kits to LP. How does one go about reversing the conversion?
Sharp Advice
02-01-09, 06:59 AM
Hello danwink and Welcome to the Gas Appliances topic.
I'm my opinion, it's best to go to a local appliance parts store in your area to obtain the needed parts. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under the listing of appliances.
Most likely all you'll need is an orifice. Dryers are usually 18,000 or 22,000 Btu's. Look on the rate plate for the correct Btu rating on your appliance. Then obtain the correct natural gas orifice for that specific burner.
Also and most likely, the existing gas appliance regulator is convertible between the fuel types by moving a lever or turning a set screw.
Or the cap, on the top of the tower of the regulator, gets turned over. One side is stamped either "N" or "NAT" and the side you're presently looking at is marked "P" for propane. The side facing up, is the indication of which fuel type the regulator is set presently for.
Additional Advice and Information Here:
Read the Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Informational Sticky Note, in this forums topic, for more detailed fuel conversion information.
Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information, Fault Codes & Mfg's Web Site Links Range/Stove/Oven/Broiler Info, Leak Detection, Fault Codes, Fuel Conversion & Links - DoItYourself.com Community Forums (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808)
"Be sure the electrical power and the gas supply to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part."
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
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I'm my opinion, it's best to go to a local appliance parts store in your area to obtain the needed parts. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under the listing of appliances.
Most likely all you'll need is an orifice. Dryers are usually 18,000 or 22,000 Btu's. Look on the rate plate for the correct Btu rating on your appliance. Then obtain the correct natural gas orifice for that specific burner.
Also and most likely, the existing gas appliance regulator is convertible between the fuel types by moving a lever or turning a set screw.
Or the cap, on the top of the tower of the regulator, gets turned over. One side is stamped either "N" or "NAT" and the side you're presently looking at is marked "P" for propane. The side facing up, is the indication of which fuel type the regulator is set presently for.
Additional Advice and Information Here:
Read the Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Informational Sticky Note, in this forums topic, for more detailed fuel conversion information.
Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information, Fault Codes & Mfg's Web Site Links Range/Stove/Oven/Broiler Info, Leak Detection, Fault Codes, Fuel Conversion & Links - DoItYourself.com Community Forums (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808)
"Be sure the electrical power and the gas supply to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part."
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
Web Site Host, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics and Repair Technician.
Personal Driving Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely. "The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."