There is somethng seriously wrong w/ the dryer (it's a gas dryer converted to propane). Upon testing it after hook-up , the dryer started smoking and smelled like metal, or oil burning. The smell is overpowering, even w/ the dryer off. The store sent a clueless repairman who actually said he doesn't know why it's doing that and maybe it's some "oil burnoff". I told him no new dryer should smoke like an overheated engine and smell like that. He said I should run the dryer and see if I can "burn it off"! I will not do that, the smell is noxious and it has permeated my whole house, making me sick, even now with the dryer off, unplugged and the gas turned off. Unfortunately my dryer is not in a basement or separate laundry room, it's in a small closet in my main hallway, so I can't get away from it. . The store is giving me the runaround. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? I know this CAN'T be normal!
2007-03-19 21:29:17 · 4 answers · asked by S. T 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I don't think you should run it.
the dryer ought to be replaced with a new one.
there seems to be a manufacturing error or the dryer has been dropped or inverted during transit.
you may need the assistance of your consumer bureau.
2007-03-19 21:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know how you can smell metal. It is possible that in the process of manufacturing oil was left on some of the internal parts. be absolutely sure that the coversion was done, and done properly!! Who did the conversion?
otherwise
I install furnaces and I warn the customer before hand that their smoke detectors are going to go crazy when I first fire them up. I usualy remain with the customer untill every thing returns to normal. on the gas dryer the same will happen (it did on my new gas dryer, I switched from electric) The smell will subside. The worst is most likely over. open some windows and place a fan in the window closest to the drier blowing out the window. run the dryer with no clothes in it set for cotton. keep an eye on it.ten minutes or so and it should be fine.
2007-03-20 05:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by oreos40 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the fire dept. Explain what's happening and see if a fireman couldn't come out. Once you get an opinion from them, then go back to the store and complain.
2007-03-20 04:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by rustybones 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the better buisness buerro in your area.
2007-03-20 04:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by dianemelloniemarlenejerryginder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋