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D-COP

12-16-2006 22:27:44




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I need help with a gas dryer. I have a Whirlpool gas dryer that I need to change over to use propane. HELP!! I need to know what steps I need to take and I don't mean calling the appliance guy to come out. The guy out here charges about $100.00 for a service call. I can buy another used dryer for less. But my wife says no, she wants her gas dryer back she is tired of this slow electric one and the heating element is going out anyway.

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jdemaris

12-17-2006 13:57:42




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to D-COP, 12-16-2006 22:27:44  
I shouldn't be a big deal as long as you get the proper kit. There are no final pressure checks needed. Usually comes with a new orifice, some sort of plug-screw, and a few other small parts depending on your model. I bought a new Whirlpool dryer from Sears a few months ago. They don't sell dryers setup for propane - only natural gas. So I had to pay an extra $8 for the LP kit and install it myself. Took me twenty miniutes -but if I'd known what I was doing, it would've taken 10 minutes. Worst part was taking out the drum. I was kinda' ticked off because it seemed stupid to me - to buy a brand new appliance and have to tear it all to pieces before using it. But, in retrospect, it was no big deal.

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Garfield

12-17-2006 12:20:04




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to D-COP, 12-16-2006 22:27:44  
Here in Ontario all conversions must be made by a Qualified Technition. Concidering the manometer needed to check for proper gas pressure is probably worth $100 to $150, a $100 dollar service call does not seem unreasonable. Why don't you just take the dryer to your local propane supplier and have them do the conversion in their shop?



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MarkB_MI

12-17-2006 14:09:08




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to Garfield, 12-17-2006 12:20:04  
DC,

There was no requirement for a manometer adjustment in the instructions that came with my conversion kit. Nor did the technician perform one when he did the switch from natural gas to propane. As I recall, it was a simple orifice change, and I was able to swap it back in a few minutes when we got natural gas to our new house.

I definitely wouldn't try to convert a furnace or boiler myself, but the dryer conversion is very simple.

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MarkB_MI

12-17-2006 05:21:34




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to D-COP, 12-16-2006 22:27:44  
Your propane supplier can get you the conversion kit, whether or not he will let you put it in yourself is another thing. Chances are that a service call from your supplier will be cheaper than from a repairman, at any rate.

The conversion is not that difficult. I had our supplier convert our dryer from gas to propane. When we got natural gas I just took the old parts and instructions and reversed the conversion. However, I paid a repairman to do the comversion of our water heater and boiler, those are much trickier to convert.

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Gravely-Guy

12-17-2006 05:19:23




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to D-COP, 12-16-2006 22:27:44  
I would suggest as an HVAC tech/all around fix-it guy that it would be a REAL good idea to check the incoming and manifold "after the pressure regulating device on the appliance" and have them set to manufacturer specs. after the conversion has been made. If you are not comfortable doing this maybe the $100.00 service call may be cheap if the conversion has been done improperly.



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R Bedell

12-17-2006 03:45:30




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to D-COP, 12-16-2006 22:27:44  
As Vern stated, READ the installation instructions carefully and follow them. Basically, there will be an orifice change and a spring in the Valve Regulator that needs changing. The most popular conversion kit was #49572.



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Vern-MI

12-17-2006 03:29:57




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 Re: GAS DRYER in reply to D-COP, 12-16-2006 22:27:44  
Go to an appliance store that carries your brand of appliances, provide model# and get a conversion kit. Read instructions fully before you install. It is NOT simply a matter of installing a different orifice for propane. Doing this job incorrectly will give you a long face and turn your pants brown at the very least.



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