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  • Mar 26, 2009, 10:49 PM
    red_delight82
    How do I shut the gas off to my dryer?
    I don't know where to disconect the gas to my dryer to put a new one in. I do not see a shut off valve
  • Mar 27, 2009, 01:22 AM
    Milo Dolezal

    Usually, gas valve is located behind the dryer and low, towards the floor. It is connected with dryer with long gas-flex connector. It is little tricky to get to the valve. Pull old dryer away from the wall as much as it goes. Then lay on top and look behind it. Lean low and turn gas valve off. Than take channel locks and disconnect gas flex and unhook dryer vent. Now it is fee to be removed completely. Install new dryer in same fashion - but in reverse order.
  • Mar 27, 2009, 05:41 AM
    csavage1

    Code does require a valve at the dryer but if you don't see it check in the basement .
    I Have seen some strange things and very unsafe setups done . Becareful with gas.
  • Mar 27, 2009, 10:59 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by red_delight82 View Post
    I don't know where to disconect the gas to my dryer to put a new one in. I do not see a shut off valve

    If your dryer does not have a shut off on the supply there's a shut off on the meter itself. Good luck, tom
  • Mar 27, 2009, 11:15 AM
    Milo Dolezal

    I certainly hope it has gas shut-off valve. If not, then please, install one. You can do it yourself. Just come back and ask on of our Experts for advice.. .

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