Gas Dryer

1. THESE GUYS IMPLY A DRYER SET FOR NATURAL WOULD RUN ON PROPANE, BUT RUN HOT AND NOT SAFE.
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1. THE DRYER MANUAL FOR G2 IS AT THIS LINK, IT IS AN ODD FORMAT, NOT A PDF SO MAY TAKE AN APPLICATION TO OPEN AND VIEW, IT DID GET THE APP AND IT WAS EASY TO INSTALL.
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   ok to run nat gas dryer on lp gas?

   What would happen if you hook up a gas dryer set to run on natural gas to a propane gas line?


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2. 08-10-09, 08:22 AM #2

   
   

   Gunguy45

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   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.

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3. 08-11-09, 07:10 AM #3

   
   

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   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....
   
   Burner MUST be converted to use natural gas in place of propane. The instructions to make the conversion is located HERE
   
   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.
   
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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.