Maybe you just had a new gas dryer delivered to your doorstep or you’re moving into a new home and brought your old dryer with you. Do you have to trust a professional technician to install the appliance? Not necessarily. If you’re a relatively confident homemaker, successfully installing a gas dryer may not be as daunting as it sounds. Of course, not all gas dryers are built the same or share the same installation requirements, so following your owner’s manual or the specific installation instructions that came with your dryer is always the most recommended approach. But if those instructions have been misplaced or discarded over time, the Repair Clinic has some general guidelines and tips you can follow to install a gas dryer yourself.
What you need before installing your gas dryer gas
Before you take your gas dryer out of the box, there are a few things to consider.
Know your electric, gas, and water requirements
- A grounded electrical outlet must be located within two feet of each side of the dryer. The outlet must provide 120 volts of alternating current at 60 hertz, and a dedicated circuit is recommended to prevent tripping the circuit or blowing a fuse if another appliance, such as the washer, is used at the same time as the dryer.
- A gas supply line will need to be installed near where the rear of the dryer will be located. A stainless steel flexible gas connector is recommended to connect the gas supply line and valve to the dryer.
- If your gas dryer has a steam function, you will need two water inlet hoses new ones, one about two feet long and one about five feet long, plus a “Y” connector.
Ventilation is vital to proper installation of gas dryer
Since the hot air from the dryer must be exhausted outside the house, you’ll need to make sure you have adequate ventilation available. If you can, refer to the vent system tables in the installation manual to determine the number of vent sections and elbows needed. Note that only four-inch-wide vents and clamps should be used. While forty-five degree elbow joints will provide better airflow than ninety degree elbow joints, the goal should be to use as few elbows and turns as possible to get to the outside of the house. This will allow the air to be exhausted with the greatest efficiency. Finally, it will be necessary to install a range hood at the end of the vent on the outside wall of the house, positioned at least twelve inches from the ground.
The space around the dryer cabinet also needs good ventilation. For this reason, the back of the dryer should be positioned no closer than six inches from the wall. If you intend to install the dryer in a cabinet or closet, be sure to leave at least one inch of space on the sides and top of the appliance. Also, make sure there is enough room for the dryer door to open fully. Also, if a cabinet door is used, the door should have louvers or allow space at the top and bottom of the door to ensure proper airflow.
Preparing the Gas Dryer for Use installation
If you are installing a new dryer still in its shipping box, you should use a utility knife to cut around the box near the bottom. The box can then be lifted up for removal, leaving the dryer resting on the cardboard base. If you’re reinstalling an older dryer, place a piece of cardboard under the appliance so the floor won’t be damaged when you move the dryer.
Do I need to install legs or feet on the base? from the dryer? Have an assistant help you tilt the appliance back so that the back panel rests on the cardboard. Now insert the legs into the base of the dryer so that each foot is about a half inch from the base. If the legs come with lock nuts, you must tighten the nuts against the base to secure the legs.
Gas Dryer Installation Tips
- Replace Dryer in an upright position position and hang the power cord over the front of the appliance so it does not hang behind the back panel.
- Keeping the dryer on the cardboard, gently slide the appliance into its final location, but allow Enough space to connect the exhaust vent. Remove the cardboard from under the appliance.
- If applicable, remove the cap covering the gas line at the rear of the dryer.
- Once you have secured the gas connector gas, open the valve and test all connections using a non-corrosive leak detection solution. The solution will bubble if there is a gas leak. Any leaky connections should be corrected immediately.
- If your gas dryer model has a steam function, you can use the same cold water supply valve that supplies water to your washing machine to supply water to the dryer.To set this up, turn off the cold water supply valve and disconnect the washer inlet hose from the valve port (be prepared for some water to spill). We recommend replacing the old washer on the hose with a new washer in addition to using new washers on the new two foot and five foot inlet hoses. Thread the new two foot inlet hose onto the cold water supply valve port by hand until snug. Thread the opposite end of this hose into the short end of a “Y” connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds of a turn, but avoid overtightening. Next, thread the old washer inlet hose into one of the Y-connector ports and the new five-foot inlet hose into the remaining Y-connector port. Use the pliers to tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds of a turn. If applicable, remove the fill valve cap at the rear of the dryer and thread the five foot inlet hose onto the fill valve and tighten. Reopen the cold water supply valve and check for leaks around all hose fittings.
- Attach the vent to the dryer exhaust outlet with a four-inch clamp.
- As necessary, move the dryer into its final position, keeping the rear of the dryer at least six inches from the wall and being careful not to crush or twist the vent.
- Determine that the dryer is level from the side – side and front to back. Otherwise, you can support the front, side, or rear of the dryer with a block of wood or comparable sturdy object, then use an adjustable wrench to turn the appropriate foot clockwise to lower that corner of the dryer. appliance or counterclockwise to lift that corner. . Confirm that the dryer is level and that all four legs are in contact with the floor, then tighten any locknuts if applicable.
- Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and the gas dryer should be ready to use. be used.
Additional Gas Dryer Care Tips
- Clean the lint filter after each load and replace if filter has tears or holes.
- Inspect the filter housing periodically for lint buildup and use a vacuum with an attachment to clean it.
- At least once a year, disconnect the exhaust vent exhaust and use a dedicated vent cleaner brush to clean the entire length of the vent.
- Consider using a vacuum to clean the inside of the dryer cabinet annually.
Find Genuine OEM Parts for Gas Dryers at the Repair Clinic
If you need new connectors, hoses, or vents to install or reinstall your dryer, you should be sure to purchase genuine parts from the dryer manufacturer, whether Bosch, Electrolux, GE, Kenmore, LG, Maytag, Samsung, Speed Queen, or Whirlpool. That’s why your repair partner should be Repair Clinic.com. Simply enter your dryer’s full model number into Repair Clinic’s “Shop Parts & Get Answers” search bar to see a complete list of genuine OEM parts compatible with your model. Whether you need parts for installation or a replacement part required to repair a broken dryer, such as gas valve solenoid coils, a drum belt, drum sliders, or a thermal fuse, you can use the navigation filters to identify the specific part or parts they need. match your dryer.
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