Kitchen Gas Appliances - How to install a gas line for a dryer?
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11-03-00, 01:15 PM
I need to run a gas line to hook up a gas dryer. We have gas forced air heat and a gas water heater. So I just need to continue the line across the basement to the first floor laundry room. I need the "how to's" and "do's and don'ts." Thanks.
Sharp Advice
11-03-00, 02:48 PM
Hi:bigdave
There are as many questions as there are answers to a question like this. Without knowing the specific's it's difficult to say exactly.
However, without a lecture on the subject, I can tell you, based on what you posted you'll need to do several things.
First, turn off the main gas at the meter. Then install a TEE into the gas supply line somewhere at the furnace or water heater were it will not interfear with those appliances.
Always install a shut off at the first section of the added line. So it's a TEE on the pipe, then a short length of pipe, then a double female shut off. This is for future safety in case of a leak.
Then run the pipe you need using as few connections as possible and support the pipes well. Then drill up through the floor were needed and again support the pipe. Install another shutoff valve. <These are usually 1/2x1/2x3/8 valves>
Most importantly is to SOAP TEST everything you removed or added before calling that job completed! Then run the dryers exhaust vent with as few bends or turns as possible.
You can also inquire at the city building and safety departments local office in your town. In some areas a permit may be required, which, isn't all that bad, since the addition will be inspected and sure to meet code.
Good Luck,
TomBartco
There are as many questions as there are answers to a question like this. Without knowing the specific's it's difficult to say exactly.
However, without a lecture on the subject, I can tell you, based on what you posted you'll need to do several things.
First, turn off the main gas at the meter. Then install a TEE into the gas supply line somewhere at the furnace or water heater were it will not interfear with those appliances.
Always install a shut off at the first section of the added line. So it's a TEE on the pipe, then a short length of pipe, then a double female shut off. This is for future safety in case of a leak.
Then run the pipe you need using as few connections as possible and support the pipes well. Then drill up through the floor were needed and again support the pipe. Install another shutoff valve. <These are usually 1/2x1/2x3/8 valves>
Most importantly is to SOAP TEST everything you removed or added before calling that job completed! Then run the dryers exhaust vent with as few bends or turns as possible.
You can also inquire at the city building and safety departments local office in your town. In some areas a permit may be required, which, isn't all that bad, since the addition will be inspected and sure to meet code.
Good Luck,
TomBartco