How To Convert a Front Load Gas Dryer to Propane or LP from Natural Gas

[@rosseryn8216]

Well done, showing the instructions where they could be read was a great move on top of a great how to video.

[@Lapeerphoto]

I have a Propane dryer. I need to convert it to Nat. Gas. I found the orifice needed online and ordered it. This video was very helpful!! Exact same procedure even though I was going the opposite way. Thanks!! For anyone, like me, going from Propane to Natural Gas, I believe this is the Natural Gas Orifice. LG Part # 4948EL4001B

[@carlneufeld1923]

Thanks worked like a charm for me! I was able to follow and replace with LP orifice with a LNG one. Thanks for showing the instruction page that was helpful. I was able to replace the orifice without needing to remove the venturi/burner cover thing. It was a little fiddly but doable. Thanks again!

[@bluesun4682]

Hey I really want to thank you, got a great deal on a almost new washer dryer, got it home when seller texts “oh yeah that dryer is set for LP” and I’m thinking by the time I pay a guy to convert it, I would have been better off buying new. But thanks to you I picked up the part for $35 bucks and got it done myself.

[@ljslw]

I remove the front drum baffle to have full access to the burner instead of having to reach through that little opening. Remove 4 screws on the baffle and 2-3 on the lint screen housing and pull up and off. It takes a minute to have more remove to work without the need for those small ratchets. Plus, you don’t want to damage the delicate ignitor. Even the oils from your hand can damage it.

[@getnq]

Nice presentation. However, I think it would be a good idea to warn viewers about the VERY FRAGILE igniter that is very close (

[@wendyhandin2527]

Thank you! You produced a clear, concise video making my conversion easy. Kudos to you for your clarity and your director of photography for capturing all the steps. Easy to follow and replicate. Thank you!!!

[@hamish2665]

This was a really well done video, thank you. At least on some of the LG models, the igniter is VERY delicate and easy to break in the process of swapping these parts for propane use. Please add a warning about what to look for and how to avoid even touching the igniter - they're not cheap and they're a bigger pain to replace. Don't ask me how I know!

[@linda5391]

Thank you. Straight to it. Not a bunch of talking. Quick and precise. 🙇

[@stevenwetter1143]

Good video. I'm a propane guy (new to the industry). I've done dozens of conversions on many appliances, but not a dryer. Excellent tutorial to give me an idea of what I'm going t have to face for a new job. I can work on the fly, but a visual idea has always been a better guide for me. Thanks!

[@aron6998]

Well I hope if you did the conversion you didn’t use any pipe dope on the threads like shown in this video

[@rodneyp9590]

I just did it without removing the burner. I couldn't find a screwdriver that was working for me. Getting it off was super easy. To get it back on I took a few test runs catching the thread with various results. Than I gooed it up and got it first try. I can work like that from a lot of practice, but it was mostly luck. You have to find away to get both hands on it and even then you will probably drop it unless you get lucky like me. Also it's awful on the hands I did some bleeding. Thanks, perfect video, you made the job easy.

[@Lunamurillo1]

Thank you bro for the instructions on the conversion kit I did this process watching your video step by step. It was totally pain free and a big blessing. Keep up the good work. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@dorothymintz7346]

Such an easy to follow video, thank you so much.. Who needs a service man when you are here…

[@angelashawver5473]

Thank you so much for this! You explained this detail by detail without skipping steps. MUCH APPRECIATED 👏🏼

[@fdadu1727]

Thank you. Very useful and it worked on an LG dryer.

[@joshfinkler6516]

fantastic video! concise, complete, and the camera angles were perfect to show what was going on. everything was exactly as in the video on our LG DLGX4001WH. thanks benjamin, made the conversion painless.

[@AlexisABermudez]

Did it 4 months ago with a brand new LG DLGX8101, burner is on same place disassembly is different though, more connectors to detach. Just follow common sense or take pics to put all back in place when you're done. Hardest/tricky part is to reattach the burner. Been using it every weekend, 2 to 3 cycles for the last 4 mo with a 17lb cylinder and still hasn't ran out of gas. To this date I still haven't met someone that has done this mod to their gas dryer even though there is no natural gas where I live in Puerto Rico seems as everyone uses their gas appliances without any mod, not even appliance salesmen are informed about this detail. No wonder ppl run out of gas so quickly. Thanks for this great video!

[@chimaib]

My LG DLGX8101 just arrived. Did you have a hard time removing the front cover?

[@AlexisABermudez]

@@chimaib Yes I did, was not so easy as in this video. Also had an issue with one or two screws on the front putting it back in place not tightening well.

[@chimaib]

@@AlexisABermudez Ok. Do you have any tips? I can't return the dryer, so I have to figure it out, but yes, does not seem to be as easy as the video even though I'm just starting.

[@AlexisABermudez]

@@chimaib I did mine only bc It was under a service contract, but without it maybe I wouldn't had the courage to change it by myself. If you don't feel comfortable just opening the front cover I would suggest to find a technician to do it. cheers!

[@thesnobrdr]

Thanks for the great, short, direct to the point video. This was exactly what I needed.

[@JLafix]

hey ben, i just bought a mr heater 80k unit to heat my garage. it was n.g. and came with the l.p. conversion kit. The directionws make no mention of the tank hook up for an l.p. tank. i have a 100lb tank that i am going to use. i want to know if there is a specific regulator at the tank for a 100lb tank or is one size fits all for tank regulators?

[@johnwakeman4698]

Thanks! Concise and relevant. The video helped make this an easy job; especially, highlighting key tools needed for removing the burner cover. Only thing I might add is it helps if you prop up the dryer like in your lap to provide good working angle when you are removing burner cover and swapping the orifice component.

[@anthonydwarika6957]

Hey guy… bought a LG gas dryer and following ur video i am lost on what is the Correct part I may need model DGL3601W…. I also didn’t see your gas connection.. I have a hose and a normal stove 3/8 brass connector in the back connected to a gas hose and a normal gas head regulator with a in off switch 😢😢😢😢 need ur help

[@sleepyaligator]

Wow! I could not have done it without your assistance. Great video. I had to rig up a little mirror to get the new orifice started in the hole. And I would highly recommend either your mini ratchet or a 1/4" ratchet with a 1/4" socket for the little Phillips and flat drivers.

[@ejames4l]

Awesome video, though a few other users seem to have run into the same issue as me. Sounds like a blow torch and the unit is running very hot. Wondering if anyone has resolved this issue?

[@TheRealForrestGeorge]

Great video. Very helpful. Tomorrow my plumber friend and I will try to tackle the project.

[@UnkyJofus]

Thank you! We have been without a dryer since we moved onto our acreage last week.

[@freecheese4143]

Ben you are a craftsman and professional. Great instructions.

[@MikesPrivateStash]

Thank you, Ben. Took me a little longer than 7:59, but I got it done. A 10mm nut driver in the right angle ratchet got the orifices out and in pretty quick.

[@reygarg6055]

Hi Benjamin, I just got LG ThingQ washer & dryer tower and in the manual only state the item number for converting natural gas to LP propane, I just don't have a manual to do it I will follow the video. But how can I know if I have to do something else for example the 2nd adjustment you made the screw down thing. Any advice?

[@floppy1323]

Big help. I will convert my dryer this weekend. Now I have an idea on what to do.

[@nathanielpeterson3222]

Extremely good video straight to the point yet still detailed great camera work thanks for your help

[@TinaNorris-y4t]

Great video with concise, easy to follow instructions!

[@xerxeszakpatel4834]

I did the conversion ok, but it is not heating. Did you do anything to check the manifold pressure? How do you do that?

[@TheTinamarie11]

You're correct the respective gasses are used at different pressures. Natural Gas, once the pressure is reduced, comes into your house at ~2 psig which is different than that produced by many/most LP regulators. However LP regulators often have variable pressure settings that would allow you to match the 2 psig setting Nat. Gas comes in at. Even if you were to match LP gas' pressure with the variable pressure set up, IT STILL WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. Why??? Propane is a 3 carbon gas molecule where Natural Gas is a combination of gases with an average carbon gas length considerably shorter than that. The result are different oxygen requirements for complete combustion for each of the 2 gasses. Translation: You need the different injector orifice found on the 'jet' the conversion kit provides. Remember your High School Chemistry? Balance the equations for the combustion of both Propane (a three carbon chain) and Ethane (a two carbon chain). You'll see a significantly different oxygen requirement between the two. Great vid none the less.... I've got a LG 'Tromm' dryer and your instructions worked like a charm. THANK YOU!

[@davidhess3895]

A LG STACKED (dryer on top) is different! Front control panel is on the BOTTOM of the dryer (top of washer). How do you get the front off?

[@danorion369]

Hi Ben, thanks for the video mate. Just for learning sake, why do we need to adjust the regulator down to the closed position when the pressure is already adjusted with the new orifice? Thank you!

[@johnvigil5698]

I have a Whirlpool front load dryer we’d like to convert to propane. Will this conversion kit you used work for mine?

[@Lasvegaskid11]

Really great job. It’s certainly intimidating but excellent instruction. Thank you so much.

[@MarySchoenthaler]

In your video you commented on the white plastic screw having too much blue glue. Mine is the same and I cannot get it to turn without deforming the screwdriver slot in the top of the white plastic screw. I tried to use a vice grip and that will ruin the threads. Any suggestions?

[@johnkann365]

Same problem ... did you figure it out ever?

[@markchidester6239]

Easy peasy It's nice that they make the regulator adjustable. I did a furnace and had to disassemble the regulator and change the spring. Not bad but still..

[@MichaelTruncale-w9o]

Did you use a flat head in the plastic to tighten it down? Mine is pretty tight and seems it’s going to deform the plastic screw.

[@danorion369]

Hi Ben, I had messaged prior but didn't get a response. Just wanted to know if you actually are using this LPG converted dryer or did you only do it for content. If you personally had used it, did you experience a loud roaring noise on the initial stage of the drying? Thanks and keep up the great work, Ben.

[@dorothymintz7346]

I am getting a loud roaring noise as well and the vent tube is really hot. I did the conversion on my new gas dryer so I do not know about it. Would really like an answer…

[@kamilahampson8406]

@@dorothymintz7346 hey guys did you get any news on this noise? I experience the same??? Please let me know!

[@michaelsturdevant9789]

Did everything the same as video now throwing 9a5 no gas code. Gas line isn't kinked. Any ideas?

[@PoconoPCDoctor]

Great video. I was considering doing this myself but think I will let a professional do this for me.

[@charlesmirabal1671]

Hi there, what about the step to check the gas manifold pressure. The instruction I have state to check manifold pressure to ensure it is 7.0 inches water column.

[@xerxeszakpatel4834]

I did the conversion ok, but it is not heating. Did you do anything to check the manifold pressure? How do you do that?

[@rummerism]

Converted a new Maytag to LP. Dryer sounds like blow torch when kicking on & is too hot for one clothes, melting holes. Help…..

[@jjyemg2397]

What is wrong with these manufacturers that you have to take apart the whole dryer for a 5 minute orifice replacement

[@stevesullivan9752]

Agree. A simple access panel is all that's needed... then again, that would cost the company an extra five cents to install right? Lol. Either that or allow the consumer to buy a dryer already set up for lp.

[@brentridley7942]

But oh my gosh isn't this so fun. Not

[@BillPalmer]

Exactly! They should be designed so that you can just flip a lever to switch it between the two.

[@FABIOPLACE21]

So that diy idiots don’t blow up their house

[@vassilyknigge850]

On my new maytag I had to remove screws at the top for the front face cover and then remove the mounts for the gas flow regulator and then the mounts for the igniter and burner and even then nothing would come out so I had to replace the orifice that was on the opposite side of the regulator. 🤦‍♂️

[@usewhatyouhave6975]

Thanks for the helpful video. Got me up and running 👍

[@TLCruises]

You need to be very very careful when removing the burner, not to break the igniter.

[@charless524]

I just did this conversion on an lg model last night. Mine sounds like a blowtorch when heating up. I am going to take the front off again and make sure the adjustment screw is all the way down. Anything else I should check?

[@charless524]

I just went back and kept tightening the screw. It is most definitely touching the brass. Still making the blow torch noise.

[@chicoramos2697]

Just got a gas dryer and I’m not too sure if it’s NG or LP. What would happen if I connected it to NG and it turned out to be LP?

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Anyone ??

[@LadyFroste]

Why do you turn the regulator all the way down?

[@amandaeastridge2758]

Ben can you tell me if this Dlgx2615w lg would work?

[@SweetHome-rk3sh]

Hi Benjamin , can I convert an Lg dryer gas 2021 into electric dryer?

[@jorbace]

Great demonstration ❤

[@EdanCain]

Thanks man, that was an excellent tutorial!

[@tbs4710]

So... when I was putting in the new orifice the threads broke off inside as I was tightening it. I'm freaking out, any idea how to get that tiny broken off piece out?

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

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[@andysykes3061]

Thanks! Perfect for my needs

[@pnutbuttajellee1394]

These steps work perfectly for an LG DLGX3901B Gas dryer. I did not blow up the house in case you were wondering.

[@taylor3933]

Super helpful video, but im running into an issue with the plastic regulator valve at the end. It just wont turn. Im worries ill damage the screw and wont be able to move it at all, anyone have that issue?

[@MichaelTruncale-w9o]

I had that issue, I ended up using a 15mm ratchet very slowly and it worked fine, then I tightened the rest by hand. I’m assuming you got yours figured out so this comment is more for anyone in the future, a 15mm ratchet fits and worked for me.

[@airdave1953]

I've looked at a couple other YT videos and they are lacking the simplicity and thoroughness of your video! There's only one suggestion, and request, for others that were in MY situation...how to convert the regulator BACK to natural gas! The instruction page only shows a picture but does not tell one HOW much to turn the white screw to fully open! I was fearful of unscrewing it all the way so much so that the screw would fly out with the spring! Turns out that it WILL stop when fully open. After that, it's simply a matter of snugging down the jam nut.

[@jasm.5823]

Ben, it the dryer that much more noisy than before with Natural Gas? This one after the conversion sounds like a blow torch.

[@thedavesofourlives1]

sounds like you missed something. Propane is a higher pressure (11" WC vs 4" WC for NG) so you need a smaller orifice.

[@frankduarte7109]

Does their need to be a low pressure switch?

[@treyanner464]

If I do not have a gas line AT ALL in my laundry room, can I still use this dryer properly with just the propane orifice?

[@lostvenus]

Anyone have the links for the tools?

[@thrivelawncare]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@freecheese4143]

I thought the screw on top was to prevent tampering onlt?

[@mrc3458]

Very good video, thank you.

[@robertbrewster6890]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@Hambxne]

great video! kinda surprised you dont need to check the pressure with a manometer

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

It is still a good idea to check your supply gas pressure to make sure your house 2nd stage regulator is set correctly but there isn't any requirement regarding the conversion process itself.

[@scottwolf2880]

I broke something any idea what this is? Happened when I was trying to put it back together... Plastic white nail rapped in I think a brittle metal spring?

[@TLCruises]

Was your brittle metal spring the igniter? Bad scene.

[@scottwolf2880]

@@TLCruises That is exactly what it was. I had to buy a new igniter. Everything is working great now!

[@captkeebz]

@@scottwolf2880 Broke mine immediately. Where'd you get instructions for replacing it?

[@scottwolf2880]

@@captkeebz Sorry it has been a while, I believe i watched a you tube video to replace it.

[@captkeebz]

@@scottwolf2880 thanks for the reply! I'll poke around

[@villacarinya2602]

Great video! Made the process real easy.

[@etiennelaliberte8413]

Great info, thank you so much!

[@kyleowens5043]

Thank you great video

[@jorbace]

Thank you.

[@hocinehamdani4210]

Hi my frend i'm frome Algéria i like your vidéo

[@ohni9022]

Thanks!

[@NoKingButChrist1689]

Great job man! Thank you

[@its_bob_from_accounting801]

fire the engineer who forgot to add a small service door near the gas valve

[@teufelshunde730]

They do shut like that to intimidate us from doing this stuff ouself. They want us to pay their techs.!!!

[@marcobugarin]

Thanks for the great video, it really helped me.

[@53gb]

Awesome man. Thanks

[@cadillacfrasier5987]

Thanks

[@ebfromwyoming4118]

nice job

[@DavidLopez-wy6xz]

GRACIAS

[@juanpereznepomuceno7145]

Gracias Benjamin.Saludos.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

No problemo!

[@luismiguelotero]

Thanks.

[@ManiacalMichael504]

Weird having a lamp holder on the wall like that. My luck I'd knock into it and slice myself open on the broken bulb!

[@Garth2011]

Nice work Benjamin...take it slow, be conscious of what parts are doing as you remove/replace them and read the instructions twice before starting the job.

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

👍👍👍

[@MrTooTechnical]

nice to be a gas guy eh? nice

[@seatrill]

WARNING. Don’t strip and break the old natural gas fitting when your trying to remove it. Too much glue, too much force and viola. It sheared off. I was so close to saving money and feeling accomplished. Now i have to call the repair guy. 😢

[@jamessullivan9992]

these manufactures are saying FU to the repair men.

[@mychoclabwinston]

Just buy a electric dryer, as a gas fitter and refrigeration mechanic, it will cost you more in the long run for any type of gas dryer

[@deborahmartin3920]

Why?

[@franciskulchar2877]

Orpheus - the greek god.

[@georgetavernier679]

Honestly I am not impressed.you have to act like a manufacturer to get to a simple aurifice.bad enough

[@pharmakon6]

Nicely done. Thank you

[@kenabrams6924]

Thanks!

[@travman67]

Thanks!