i have an electric one that runs good now, but was given a lp gas dryer. i have the hook up ready to go, but it worries me. the utility room is connected to my shop and gets dusty. it allready has a gas hot water heater, gas forced hot air unit, and washer. i had heard of gas dryer starting fires, any thoughts? thanks john
2006-11-23 09:54:09 · 5 answers · asked by johnhassay 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They are safe - I've had one in my house for over 10 years. You do need to do some basic maintenance, though.
Be sure that the vent line is as short and straight as possible, and made of metal. Don't use the plastic flexible hose kinds.
Vacuum the lint out of the vent line periodically - say, 2-3 times a year.
Ask a repairman how to open the dryer cabinet, so you can vacuum the lint form the inside of the cabinet. All dryers have some lint that gets into there now and then. It only takes a few minutes, and you can save yourself a fire.
2006-11-23 09:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that you can't dry anything with rubber....tennis shoes, pants that have an elastic waist, rubber baby pants (does anyone still use 'em?) swim suits, strapless bras.....
That was a while ago, thing could have changed.
2006-11-23 16:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by koko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there safe
do something no one else does clean your dryer exhaust hose once a year (elec or gas).
2006-11-23 11:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Specialist Ed :Þ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they sell them just to burn down peoples homes....
Yikes.. of course they are safe..I mean dont you believe electric dryers also can cause fires? in fact probably more
2006-11-23 09:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No...Run!
2006-11-23 10:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋