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A space of 30 inches or the width of the electrical equipment is needed, whichever is greater, for electrical equipment.
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Can you replace a gas dryer with an electrical dryer?
Yes
What energy transformation does a dryer produce?
electrical or potential (gas) to heat.
How do you unhook a gas dryer?
You close and cap the gas line, and disconnect the vent hose and electrical supply. Depending on the utility and/or code requirements in your area, you may be required to have a licensed plumber or utility mechanic do the actual capping of the gas line. Do NOT just close the valve, unless you intend to reinstall a dryer, but you still might need a licensed plumber. Check with your gas utility before proceeding.
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.
How do you tell if you have a gas or electric dryer hookup?
A gas hookup will have fittings for a gas line, they should be clearly visible. In an electric hookup there will be an electrical plug, but no gas lines showing.
Can a gas dryer be converted to an electric one?
For a gas dryer in the US you will need a 120 volt outlet to plug into. The old electric dryer was 220 volts so that outlet cannot be used as it is currently. Second, you will need to have a gas line run to the site of the new dryer. That should be it.
Causes of clothes dryer not getting clothes fully dried?
Gas or electric? Electric: Unclean or clogged internal filter or filter air supply lines, or exhaust vent lines. Breaker in electrical panel half blown. Heater element or protector fuse bad.
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.
Can you install a main electrical panel in a laundry room or furnace room?
Yes and no....Yes if thereisn't a gas or propane lit pilot light burning on furnace or gas dryer if all electrical go for it. If you do have either and that's the best location for it make sure the area is well ventilated for obvious reasons. I have put panels in just about every location imanginable from a broom closet to a bathroom just follow your local codes
Why does your gas dryer get to hot?
A blocked or clogged dryer vent.
What type of professional can convert an electric dryer hookup to a gas dryer hookup?
A plumber with a gas ticket.
Is there a required code distance between an electrical panel and gas fired heater?
four feet i think may be less that may be gas im thinking of
