Kitchen Gas Appliances - ok to run nat gas dryer on lp gas?
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wino4now
08-10-09, 09:00 AM
What would happen if you hook up a gas dryer set to run on natural gas to a propane gas line?
Gunguy45
08-10-09, 09:22 AM
It needs to be converted first. Propane has more heat energy than Nat Gas so if I'm thinking right you would probably have massive flames if you just hooked it up and ran it.
Don't do it until one of the Pro's weigh in on what exactly is required.
Don't do it until one of the Pro's weigh in on what exactly is required.
Sharp Advice
08-11-09, 08:10 AM
Hello wino4now. Welcome to the Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Gunguy45 is correct. There would be excessively large burner flames. A condition that isn't safe and will cause odors, carbon monoxides, sooting and over heating in the burner compartment area. All very unsafe conditions....:alarm:
Burner MUST be converted to use natural gas in place of propane. The instructions to make the conversion is located HERE (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481)
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help and have the necessary conversion parts specific to the brand and model. They will need the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts and problem resolving matters. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
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.
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.
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DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always advisable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, replacement and or repairs.
Gunguy45 is correct. There would be excessively large burner flames. A condition that isn't safe and will cause odors, carbon monoxides, sooting and over heating in the burner compartment area. All very unsafe conditions....:alarm:
Burner MUST be converted to use natural gas in place of propane. The instructions to make the conversion is located HERE (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481)
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help and have the necessary conversion parts specific to the brand and model. They will need the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts and problem resolving matters. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
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.
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.
Web Site Host, Forums Manager, Moderator Hiring and Promotions Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator, Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always advisable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, replacement and or repairs.