How to Hook Up a Clothes Dryer
Hook-up of a clothes dryer is easy. With a few basic hand tools and an assistant to help move the dryer, hook-up can be finished in less than an hour. There are two types of clothes dryers, gas and electric. These directions assume hook-up of a gas clothes dryer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place dryer roughly in desired position. Remove any bolts placed to secure the inner drum during shipping. The gas line should be closed at the cut-off valve.
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Using a level, adjust the feet until the dryer sits level. One person should tip the dryer up while the other screws the feet in or out as necessary.
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Attach exhaust hose following manufacturer's instructions. If possible, run it through a window to the outside. If this is not possible, run the hose away from the appliance and install a filter cap approved for indoor use.
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Firmly hook up the dryer to the gas line with a flexible metal hose approved for gas lines. Hand tighten each end, then tighten with a wrench.
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Mix a solution of soap and water, and apply it to the gas-line connections. Gently turn on the gas at the cut off and watch the soap solution for bubbles to appear. Bubbles indicate that gas is leaking from the connection.
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Turn off the gas and tighten connections if necessary. Re-soap and test the connections.
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Plug the dryer into the wall socket when the gas line is secure. Installation is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
Arrange for your gas company to install the dryer if you're nervous about working with gas lines.
