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WinsomeDefiance -> Converting dryer from propane to natural gas (8/23/2011 8:29:39 AM)
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Ok, I came across a great deal on a dryer, and decided what the heck. I have a clothesline and actually like drying my clothes outside (they just seem to SMELL of sunshine!.) However, Michigan isn't known for its mild winters and it isn't so easy to dry clothes outside on the line in winter. With fall approaching, I'm guessing I'll want a dryer sooner than later.
The problem I encountered is this dryer was converted to run on propane and I need it to run on natural gas. There is a kit I can purchase that runs about $20-$30 dollars. No big deal. I only paid $25 for the dryer and even with paying a professional to come out and install the conversion kit, I'm looking at tops, paying $150.00 all total. This dryer brand new (it is just a couple years old) is pretty darn expensive.
Questions:
Has anyone had any success with installing these conversion kits?
I was thinking of buying a propane tank and hooking it up just to make sure the dryer heats up (it turns on, tumbles, runs etc. but without propane I don't know if it will actually heat up) but I'm not sure if I should do this. Even if it doesn't work, I can always use the propane on my BBQ grill. But, is it safe to have in the house, even if just for a short time? I don't mind being out the cost of a propane tank because I can use it, but I hate to spend money on a kit and a professional to install it if I don't know for certain that it will actually work once done. Maybe I should hook the dryer up outside to the propane tank, and see if it works?
If it works just fine on propane how insane would it be to just not bother with converting and use a small propane tank with it?
Yes, I know. I'm nuts for not just going out and buying a brand new dryer without the hassle but, $150 cost as opposed to nearly $800 just seems worth it to me. No way am I spending that much on a dryer when I can just hang the clothes up for free.
PS - I found a washing machine for $50.00 - a front loading washing machine that is only 2 years old and works perfectly, and you know what - the dryer actually matches it and I bought it separately from different people. They both look barely used and almost new. It just seems like I lucked out so spectacularly, even with the minor hassle of converting the dryer.
WinD
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