Converting Natural Gas to Propane.

[Sunflower]

Converting Natural Gas to Propane in dryers. - Is it possible? Is it a matter of switching some single component? Could anyone give me details?

[Buddy_Amoroso]

Converting Natural Gas to Propane in dryers. - Is it possible? Is it a matter of switching some single component? Could anyone give me details?

Is propane less expensive to operate than natural gas?

buddy amoroso

[CharlieS]

Very simple. You need to order the propane kit for the specific dryer. Its usually just an orifice change along with a pin that defeats the regulator. You may or may not need a separate regulator, depending on how your propane is fed.

However, you must have the specific dryer conversion kit, which is usually pretty cheap. Check with the manufacturer. Check with your propane supplier on the regulator issue.

Charlie

[Sunflower]

Charlie,

These dryers that I'm considering are old. They are maytag stacks with a model number that starts LDG... Serial starts 519118. At least I think they're old. Anyway, they're cheap. I've only seen a poor online picture so far.

Can anyone date these?

I figured as much on the propane. Thanks for confirming that. I will firm up w/maytag. BTW, We do not have the option of natural gas in our area. Anna

[DuboisLaundry]

perhaps the conversion kit was already installed but the decal has fallen off

on my dexters it consists of an orifice for the burner,
and for the regulator a spring, adjusting screw, o ring, and cap screw


oops
I just re-read the thread and see that you don't actually have the dryers, so you can ignore the part about the kit already being installed or the decal falling off

how big of a dryer is this? There is a good chance that maytag didn't actually "make" it. I have several Maytag dryers that are really Dexter, and one that is really ADC

[Sunflower]

Dubois,

These are dryers that I'm thinking about purchasing. The guy sent me a pic of the serial/model number but I can't read it and he's away from his warehouse.

They start with LDG and say series 7 on them.

Of course I can't get through to the commercial maytag division. (That's kind of a bad sign...)

[Silent Roo]

The kits are available. Call a parts supplier, they can tell you everything you need to know about dates and actual manufacture. I'm trying to remember and think they were a Dexter made dryer. Don't Waste time with the Manufacture just call a national parts dealer. They work commision rather than the Manufactures who all work for a salary.... (does my attitude show through)

An entire Number is helpful however with your information they should be able to get you an idea on price.

The switch to Propaine is becoming a popular topic. Propaine tends to be a little more consistant in price and actually if you have the ability to buy in bulk you can do very well.... However it still is not cheap....