I have turned off main gas line to dryer and have checked that and the connecting line to dryer and see no leakage but I still have an odor of gas in dryer itself. what should I check next?

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It sounds like you didn't install the ignitor properly. Try re installing the ignitor, because it's opening the gas valve saying it's hot enough to light, but if it's out of position, it won't create proper combustion.

That means that your gas valve (actuator) in your machine needs to be replaced. Don't use it until it is fixed.

-Don't worry about until you get the unit in and set up where you want. Then you have to run a line from the closer gas pipe to it.
Then will connect the flexible gas tube to it.
It's very sample. You don't need a license to do for you.
Take all measurement then just go to Lowes and buy all fitting, shutoff valve , Teflon tape for natural gas and pipe for gas.
-If any shut off vale to the line that you'll work on, make sure turn it off before proceed. Or if there is not one there then you have to turn off the main valve at the out side of the house.
-After done. turn the gas valve on then check for leak.
Use water and dishwasher soap mix together and spray along and around the new connectors of the pipe all the way to the dryer. If there is no bubble then no leak.
Your are done.

Good luck

Mai

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

As smell of gas is mostly due to leak in some components in gas dryers and this is one of common problem most gas appliances and It could be caused by defective igniters or main valve or control board or dirty nozzle or gas line issue .Use step by step troubleshooting procedure
For Best safety practice and comonsnese reason and prevent dangerous consequences and prevent of any hazards of fire and complication with home insurance companies and most important personal safety reason when it comes any gas or propane appliance repair it is best practice to contact insured and bonded local expert gas appliances service centre for best safety reason

Hi,
Propane will often give you an odor even though you have done everything correctly...just spray all connection with soapy water to make sure you don't have any leaks...

heatman101

You may have the gas company come out and check dryer,or call a local repair man,if you not certifed with gas applances don,t mess with it.

The gas valve should not be opening unless the glow igniter glows and sends a signal to the gas valve. I suspect a small leak in either the gas pipe or at the gas valve. You will have to get to the gas valve to perform a leak test. While the dryer is open, replace the igniter.

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2. you know were it is right?
   
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF .
   
4. Ensure that there is no fuel leaking in the engine compartment, along any of the lines or at the tank. There should be no odor of fuel as well.
5. If no leakage and/or odor is apparent, reset the switch by pushing the reset button on the top of the switch.
6. Cycle the ignition switch from the ON to OFF positions several times, allowing five seconds at each position, to build fuel pressure within the system.
7. Again, check the fuel system for leaks. There should be no odor of fuel as well.
8. If there is no leakage and/or odor of fuel, it is safe to operate the vehicle. However, it is recommended that the entire system be checked by a professional, especially if the vehicle was in an accident severe enough to trip the inertia switch