Disconnecting a gas dryer?

Question

Is it TOTALLY safe to turn off the valve and cap the gas line where there was once a gas dryer? Or is there a more permanent way to get rid of this gas line?

Answer 1

the above answers are anal .yes it us save to turn off and cap a gas line .sometimes because,the valve is not used very often it mite leak.a little .the way to check is pour liquid dish detergent over the handle and cap [just a little bit to cover the threads and handle]wait 5 Min's and look for leaks if the handle is leaking [air bubbles]just turn handle off and on a few times

Answer 2

The valve should be a single lever ball valve which, when shut, won't accidentally open. A cap/plug will seal the valve making such a shut-off permanent. Remember to use yellow Teflon tape on the threads of the plug and hold the valve steady while threading the plug in. To check the plug, get a special gas leak testing liquid available at your local hardware store. Put the liquid on and open the valve. If there is no leak detected, close the valve and you are done.

Answer 3

You do not have to run the dryer after you shut the gas off. The chalking type stuff is for the threads where the cap is going. Just put a little on the threads and tighten the cap. To install a electric dryer you need 220 volt.

Answer 4

only a lic. gas man can touch gas...........yes u can turn the valve off and cap the line and if u live in a house not a condo or like, go out to ur main tank and cut it off there also.....if ur never going to use gas again then remove the line from the main tank and have them come pick it up and credit u the remaining gas......

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 5

Call a licensed and insured plumber. Household gas lines are part of thier field.