If you’re not sure what to look for, ask a qualified electrician to look at your circuit breaker and make sure that your home can handle a 120 volt dryer.
If the vent in your dryer does not match the one on your wall, you should be able to purchase a vent adapter or transition pipe at a hardware or home supply store.
If there is no gas pipe in the laundry room, you will have to have one installed by a qualified technician. [3] X Research source
In many homes, the gas valve can be turned off by using a 12 to 15 inch (30. 5 to 38. 1 cm) adjustable wrench. Turn the valve until the tang (handle you attach the wrench to) is perpendicular to the pipe. If you are unsure of how to turn off the gas valve, contact your gas supplier.
Look for a pipe thread compound designed for use with liquid petroleum gas (LPG) at your hardware or home supply store.
You may need an adapter to attach the 3/4 inch (1. 9 cm) end of the pipe connector to the 3/8 inch (1 cm) pipe end on the dryer. Make sure your connector is long enough to connect your dryer to the pipe in your wall. Do not attempt to reuse an old pipe connector! If you are replacing a previously installed gas dryer, throw away the old connector and replace it with a new one.
The gas pipe should have a threaded valve component attached to it. You will be attaching your pipe connector to the valve component. If you have older gas fixtures in your home, you may wish to replace the old valve with a modern-style ball valve designed for use with gas. If you choose to do this, you will have to shut off the gas at the main service valve first. [7] X Research source You will probably need an adapter to attach the connection pipe to the valve.
If you do see leaks, turn off the gas, carefully tighten your connections, and try again. To be extra certain that there are no leaks, you can rent a gas leak detector from your local hardware store. Never attempt to test for gas leaks with an open flame!
In general, rigid venting is best for dryer vents that are installed at floor level. If you need to attach your dryer to a vent above floor level, you may need a semi-rigid vent hose. Or, if you use a rigid vent hose, you can attach a pair of elbow-shaped bends to the top (where the hose connects to the wall) and the bottom (where the hose connects to the dryer). Dryer vent hoses should be 4 inches (10. 16 cm) in diameter. Use a metal vent hose rather than plastic or vinyl, as these are a fire hazard.
The appropriate cord and strain relief type should be listed in the manufacturer’s manual. Install the strain relief at the power cord through-hole. Open the terminal block access cover and attach the ends of the power cord to the appropriate terminals. Tightly secure the ends of the power cord and the strain relief with the screws, and then replace the terminal cover.
If you are using a flexible or semi-rigid exhaust vent hose, take extra care not to crush the hose between the dryer and the wall.
