How to Hook Up a Gas Dryer
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2016
- Watch as Bob demonstrates how to hook up a gas dryer to the gas supply line and install a dryer duct. The old dryer is removed, and the new gas dryer installed.
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Since it's a gas line I believe that the plumber's tape should be yellow rather than white as yellow is for gas lines. Thanks for the video!
Yellow tape for gas lines
Man, I've been searching for DAYS to find a thorough tutorial because I've been nervous to do it unless I really knew what I was doing, & NOW I CAN FINALLY FRIGGEN GET TO MY PILE O LAUNDRY!! THANK'S YOU GUYS!! You're a great lil team: -)) Precise & great filming. You left nothing out. Rock onward.
Thank you. Your video has been the best one I have found to help me with hooking up my gas dryer.
Awesome instructional video, Bob. Thanks
Great video! Clear and simple to understand! Thank you!
thanks for the refresher course. I'm a DIY kind of guy and this video showed me what I need to do!
Pretty good video here. Really liked the use of open end wrenches . Teflon tape on the flared end of the adapters is not really necessary but this guy did keep it back away from the sealing surfaces which is important and really caused no harm. I always used just a small drop of 3-in-1 oil just to get little lube at that connection.
Thank You for this video, Lowe's charges $149.00 to do this, I think I can handle it myself... thanks to your video.
Thanks for the lesson, ya'll! I very much appreciated straight to the point info.
very good video, i'm getting my new dryer deliverd this saturday..... this video certainly helped, thanx....
Helpful. Glad others added tips to go along with this video.
we did it! thankyou for your instruction!
As noted earlier posts, use a gas tape and check for leaks with a soapy solution.
no, do not use soapy solution because it can cause problems down the road for the gas line . use gas leak detector.
Thank you. Very nicely done. I have confidence now.
Good stuff! My mom needs a new dryer and the Lowes team wanted $150 to install it. I'm thinking, "It can't be THAT hard." You showed me that it's not. I'm so thankful for videos like these. I can't imagine how much money I've saved myself and my mother, doing all of this by myself. While it looks easy to replace hoses, clamps, and whatnot, it's always comforting to see it done in front of you. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Subscribed and a big thumbs up! Have a wonderful day!
In 2023 the SCUMBAGS at Lowe’s want THREE HUNDRED dollars to swap out a gas-for-gas dryer. They’re NUTS!!!!
Very helpful! Thank you!
great helpful video..Thanks
You always produce such high quality tutorials. Can you believe I don't even know if I have a gas or electric dryer. I know I have a gas furnace and hot water heater but I'm clueless about my dryer.
I'm going to poke around tomorrow just to see if I can figure out which type I have. I know there's a vent hose but that's about all I know. I'm going to look at it tomorrow to see if there's a gas supply line connected to the dryer. I'd assume that if I don't see that then I have an electric.
Very well explained
Great tutorial thank you!
Thanks for taking time to post this.
Great video thx so much
2 things, pipe sealant tape only goes on pipe thread. The flared fittings have tapered threads, the dryer and the hard pipe have pipe thread and should get the tape. The second problem I see here, is he goes on about replacing the hose, and doesnt replace the flare fitting adapter on the house pipe. These pieces should only be used once, again, as its a tapered seat, the old fitting has a really good chance of not making a good seal with the new hose. Thats why the hose comes with them.
I know you are correct in what you are saying, but it might be confusing to some people without stating that it's the female part of the flared fittings that are tapered pipe threads. The threads of the flared fitting where the nut screws on, are straight threads, as you know, and no sealant tape is used on the male end of the fitting.
As the appliance guru.. I second this comment also.. you want to use a soapy solution to check for leaks but everything else hes got it correct.
You use the same photography lighting as me :O! Minus the umbrella of course.
1980 Polaroid
I had a pipefitting class once and in that class they said teflon tape is not for sealing, it is to make easy the removal of fittings at a later time if needed.
The install kit I have says specifically not to use dope or tape on the fittings.
Thank you for sharing 🙂
Well done. Appreciate the details step by step
jdsmith818181 do you check before you turn the gas on
Thanks for the video - I'm going to give it a try!
Hey guy's watching just wanted to share some things here.
-Be sure to change the entire fitting and not only 1 end of it and use pipe dope or gas pipe tape not plumbers tape.
-If you live in Ontario or somewhere else where flex line is not permitted for the general dryer venting use (not talking about the gas line) you must have solid fabricated vent fittings which you can tape with aluminum tape or a hose clamp and never use screws.
-once everything is hooked up and you are ready to open the gas from outside on the main line then the shut off at the appliance. be sure to spray soapy water on the fittings by the appliance or anywhere they may have moved some and look for bubbles at least to be sure if their is gas leaking from your installation.
-also if you are watching this video and don't have a license to install a new appliance you should call a professional as is the law, the above is just in case you don't care in order to minimize risk to your life. Gas is very dangerous.
Looks easy, but I'm terrified of gas. I'll pay extra to have the geek squad do it.
This video never mentions checking for gas leaks. You should always check for gas leaks after turning the gain line/main back on.
yes it does. He says now is the time to see if you can smell gas. then you know you have a problem
Kyle Van Putten yeah think he meant with soapy water
@@holyshit1916 I think he did in the beginning of it.
Excellent! Thank you!!!
Great job I just never use plumbers tape because it causes issues to the gas dryer eventually
Might want to use gas tread tape which is yellow not white, which is normally for anything that involves water.
Very nice job, Bob! On not knowing if dryer is gas or electric - one advertiser on Craig's List said, "It's electric but can be converted to gas!" Another guy said, "It's a gas dryer but it's free because the heating element went out!" Anybody want to buy either of these? I laughed and laughed!
Always use leak detection and check for leaks.
I need to know if the gas line to install dryer is in the boiler room
You applied pipe tape to a flared fitting. Teflon tape can cause a leak when using it on a flared fitting, you should only use it on straight fittings.
Helpfull video
Where do I get the adapter? I have a standard-sized supply line but the thread on the dryer is 3/4".
Thanks so much
What if the duck connection is in a t shape
Dont forget checking for gas leaks at both ends of that flex hose with dish soap and water... important !!
How do i do that?
@@caydinsibley3084 simple..spray some sudsy water on the joints with the gas on... and if you see soapy bubbles forming you have a leak.
Im definitely not paying for this! The hardest part is probably finding people strong enough to hall the damn thing away or get the new one into the basement.
Spray with soap at the end to check for leaks
should I use tomato, chicken, or minestrone soup?
Do you need to purge the new hose?
link to the installation kit plz
Does the main gas line need to be shut off for the home or it is fine to just shut off the gas valve close to the dryer?
Valvev is just fine
On all these videos they don’t seem to have a pilot light.? So you just hook up the gas line vent line and plug it in and you’re good to go
Whats the name of the adaptor?
So many things wrong with this install. First, you don't need to shut off the main, just the valve at the appliance. Second, you NEVER use a plastic foil flex hose right out of the dryer exhaust. Always use solid duct pipe or aluminum flex duct. Third don't suggest using a pipe wrench on a hex nut...theyre designed for open ended or adjustable. Fourth, you never use white Teflon plumbers tape...always pipe dope or yellow tape made for gas connections. Fifth, you never use tape or dope on flanged fittings, which you did for both ends here. Sixth, you used the new hose, but the old flange fittings. Theres a reason the kit comes with new male flanges. Finally, you don't test the new joints with soap.
Unfortunately in new areas you do not always smell gas, it takes a while for the system to get seasoned. PS nothing on the flared fittings. A detergent soap and water works great for looking for leaks then rinse off with fresh water.
BULLSH1T!!! The SMELL (mercaptan) is put INTO the GAS, NOT the EQUIPMENT!!!!!
Didn't they say it's a 1 inch line? If it's larger than 1/2", isn't it supposed to be PINK tape?
Wow, this guys is using the wrong thread seal tape. Should be yellow gas tape not white teflon tape (water). FYI!
dmoua02 your right!
Tbh the tape really doesn't matter. It's just Teflon tape. I've used white tape on gas lines for years.
ALL of them are PTFE, Polytetrafluoroethylene. That's teflon. You can get thicker ones or you can wrap it a couple moe wraps.
It's the same stuff.
Thank you for this great video.I do have a question though regarding the plumbers tape. Isn't there a special type of tape for gas lines or is the regular white tape okay to use?
There is. Gas tape. Looks the same except it's yellow. Use that instead.
Yes...that is correct. Always use the special yellow tape on gas insulation’s.
Why turn it off at the main if you have a gas shut off right there by the connect?
My wife and I lived in this house since 2008. The type of gas valve seems to be a old type of valve not the one seen in the video. If anyone can tell me how would you know if a new gas dryer can fit in old type of valve. The gas dryer would be located in a space near the kitchen.
Buy a electric dryer and just buy a regular power adapter for it and you can plug it in in any power outlet
Why shut off the main to the house when you have a perfectly good shut off valve on the line itself?
If you were working on electrical; would you just shut off the one breaker, or the entire house?
@@hse6144 If I'm replacing a light switch, power outlet, etc, I just shut off the breaker to that area and then test it to be sure it is off. Shutting off the power to the whole house is unnecessary in most cases. I'm all for being safe, but if you are so afraid of the task that you think you need to shut off the power or gas to the entire home, you should probably pay someone to do it for you.
That's my question too, why shut off the main valve? I'm not expert when it comes to gas lines though...
I had the same exact question wow still no answer to this question?
If you shut off the MAIN gas valve to the entire house, wouldn't you have to relight all the gas pilots in the house?? Like if you have a gas stove, gas water heater, or gas furnace pilot? Plumbers, please advise!
You’re supposed to use gas resistant pipe sealant not plumbers tape
I have a gas dryer like this and my brother told me it needed to be grounded. Plugs in just like the one in the video. Is my brother wrong, or are these dryers already grounded?
Most gas dryers will come with a 120V 3-prong plug having a ground prong. That plug needs to go into a properly grounded receptacle and then you are fine.
Nope! Yellow tape is required specifically rated for natural gas and natural gas rated pipe dope should be used overtop of the tape to ensure leak-proof seal. Testing should be done as well. Spray on gas leak detection product and monitor for signs of bubbles which indicates leak.
still scared to connect it myself
Did u ever connect it
Call me I can do it for you.. I charge though
The Appliance Guru your 2 years late lmao
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Also the guy NEVER checked for leaks. You spray a solution of water and dish soap on all gas connections and then watch for bubbles which indicates a leak. Come on that is just common sense!
That's the reason a friend I know works for consumers energy is gonna install mine, for that very reason
Bill James , is it ok to put that tape on flared pipes? Thanks
@@tomjohnson3004 you dont have to, flared fittings dont need tape.. also use leak detector not soapy water. Soapy water is ok if you wipe it clean but sometimes it can cause oxidation issues in the future..
The Appliance Guru , ty for replying.
You can practice on your own ass if you don’t have any gas appliances.
Geeass!😂
The tape should have been yellow for gas.
i had follow the instructions now i hear and smell the gas
@@BluesLicks101 I think they died
RIP... look out for us down here trying to install a gas dryer bruhh
Is plumbers tape Teflon tape? How many turns? Put tape on Clockwise? My gas line valve has a tiny square thing on it. Doesn't look like a regular nut shape. Do I use an adjustable wrench on it? Turn to right to shut off valve? Do I need a plumbers or gas fitter license to do this in my home? Thanks!
haha you dont happen to be in tucson??
He didn’t test for leaks
gas line tape is yellow and you're not suppose to put them on flared fittings like he did.
You should NOT be using any thread sealer on a flare fitting.
What if I smell gas
I know I’m a year late but get some leak detector soap and water in a bottle and spray until you see bubbles shut the gas off and correct the leak
Light a match so you can see where the leak is coming from.
UNSAFE practices shown here:
- wrong type of tape (need yellow)
- doesnt check for leaks (must use solution)
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For all you safety Sally's bashing this video, I would like to say a fuel gas pipe tread paste or compound might hold a more safer seal then yellow tape
Also you're supposed to use 2 wrenches when tightening and loosening pipes. One to secure the pipe and the other to turn the other pipe.
That looks like a compression fitting, which doesn't need tape and the tape might cause a worse connection
The video clearly states “use plumbers tape” and that is not correct!
CAREFUL... NOT SUPPOSED TO USE TAPE ON FLARED FITTING!
what should be used? just pipe joint compound?
Nothing goes on a tapered thread. Just on the pipe thread fittings, which is on the dryer, and the pipe from the all.
Mike Gloss .... ABSOLUTELY CORRECT !!!....The "AN" (anvil/beveled flare) is the actual seal just as in a union fitting, Not the "Straight" threads !....
This only applies to the fitting(s).Tapered (pipe) thread ALWAYS require tape or pipe joint compound.
As soon as I saw the tape on the flared fitting I dismissed this video as being garbage
wow you never use pipe dope or pipe tape on a flared fitting ever. only use on male fittings that are NON flared.
This is bullshit. Watch other videos from This Old House. They use pipe dope on flared fittings.
So that plumber's tape works as well as the compound?
DM FOR HOOK UP
This is definitely not a 1 inch gas line!
Great video. Turn gas off. Unscrew. Screw back on - be careful - it is gas!! Here govt has decided humans r too stupid & must have city inspector permit $250.. Great video.
And he NEVER DOES a bubble/ leak test?????
Plumbers tape????? NO!
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HOPE THIS WORKS. LOL