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How do you convert from electric clothes dryer to gas clothes dryer?
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∙ 10y ago
The only practical way to do that would be to sell the electric clothes dryer and use the proceeds toward purchase of a gas dryer. Even if it was possible to convert the dryer the cost would be prohibitive versus a new dryer.
If you mean converting the building, then you would need to have natural gas Plumbing installed, and you would need an outlet that matches the voltage of the new dryer.
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What type of professional can convert an electric dryer hookup to a gas dryer hookup?
A plumber with a gas ticket.
How do you convert a gas drier to an electric drier?
A gas clothes dryer will never become an electric dryer. To convert from an old gas dryer to a new electric model, the only major thing is to make sure there is the right kind of electric power outlet. Nearly all dryers require a large 30A 230V plug. Your gas dryer had only a regular 15A 117V plug, just light the other regular outlets in the house. Grounding is essential (!) for an electric dryer. If the ground is not there you will eventually get a horrible shock from the washer or dryer. A few clothes dryers (usually apartment sized models) use only the standard outlet, but expect a drying time of 2 hours plus for a small load of clothes.
Can you convert a gas dryer to an electric drye?
Not worth the expense and trouble. It's cheaper to go and buy an electric one.
Is a gas dryer better than an electric?
Yes, a gas dryer is better than an electric dryer. A gas dryer becomes much hotter so therefore your clothes dry faster. Also natural gas as piped to homes costs less per kilowatt-hour than the equivalent amount of household electrical power. However the initial purchase cost of a gas dryer is much more than an electric dryer and the installation costs cost ofa gas dryer can be much higher too because it needs a piped gas supply as well as electricity.
Can you convert a gas dryer 120V hookup to an electric dryer 240V hookup?
Chances are there is more than 1 outlet connected to the 110volt circuit you are looking to convert. So therefore the easy answer is No. The 240volt dryer circuit must be a dedicated single circuit for the dryer only.
Is there an adapter for electric dryer to hookup to gas line?
No. An electric dryer has no burner or combustion controls.
Can you convert a gas dryer to an electric?
I guess you technically could but it would be much, much cheaper to just buy a gas fired dryer.
Is there an adapter for a gas dryer to electric?
No, a gas dryer uses gas, which cannot be converted into electricity with a simple adapter.
How does a Gas Clothes Dryer work?
A gas dryer uses natural gas to heat air which is then passed through a rotating drum which tumbles the clothes through the heated air.
How do you switch a gas dryer to an electric?
no, unless you can find a gas powered generator to make your electricity, then yes. No!! In the electric dryer there is a heating element ... for a gas dryer there is a heating box where a gas flame has to exist in order to heat sufficiently for the clothes to dry. Configuring an electric dryer to gas is impractical, and simply an unwise thing to even attempt. The conversion process would cost more than just going out and purchaseing a gas dryer.
Is heavy duty dryer electric or gas?
either.
What should you look for when looking at portable dryers to purchase?
First, you should look and see if it is a gas or an electric dryer. A gas dryer will save you more than an electric dryer. Then, you need to see if it is a full size or a compact dryer model.
