By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Gas Dryer
- Ducting & Tubing
- Hose Clamps
- Puttys & Sealers
Step1
Make sure that your outlet and dryer requirements are the same. Most new gas dryers are 117 volts.
Step2
Check to make sure the vent hole on the dryer is compatible with the vent hole in your home. If it is not, you will have to make a new hole or get a different dryer.
Step3
Turn off the breaker or breakers feeding the dryer outlet.
Step4
Be sure that the floor is clean and dry.
Step5
Shut off the gas feeding the line.
Step6
Put pipe dope on the threads and screw a stainless steel connector to the pipe.
Step7
Mix a solution of 50 percent water and 50 percent dishwashing liquid.
Step8
Put the solution on the connections and turn on the gas. If there are leaks, you will see bubbles.
Step9
Turn the gas off, back the connector off and retighten it if you discover a leak.
Step10
Fasten the vent hose to the duct leading outside with a hose clamp - a circular metal ring that resembles a tie wrap with a bolt on top.
Step11
Plug the dryer in and move it into place, hooking up the vent hose when you can reach it.
Step12
Use a hose clamp to fasten the hose to the dryer's exhaust port. Keep the vent hose as short as possible to reduce drying time.
Step13
Push the dryer the rest of the way into the space, being careful not to crimp the hose. Leave a couple inches of space on both sides of the unit to allow for circulation.
Step14
Turn on the breaker and gas.