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gwen ellen 10-10-2022 01:03 PM
appliance help
 
I went to Home Depot to purchase a new washer and dryer and they told me they do NOT install gas dryers in the garage but to find a handyman to do that. Any suggestions from anyone? I would assume someone has to be licensed or certified for this. Thanks for any info

Blessings
Gwen

villagetinker 10-10-2022 04:21 PM
You actually need a licensed plumber like Mike Scott, I would not recommend the handyman route, but I am sure there are some that will do this.

retiredguy123 10-10-2022 04:30 PM
If you have an electrical outlet, why not buy an electric dryer?

Kenswing 10-10-2022 04:43 PM
Call your gas supplier and see if they do it. We get our gas from the City of Leesburg and I think they charge about $35 to hook up a dryer.

Michael G. 10-10-2022 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2145505)
You actually need a licensed plumber like Mike Scott, I would not recommend the handyman route, but I am sure there are some that will do this.
Hiring ANY Licensed service provider is a good idea.
You might pay a little more, it's piece-of mind and most are bonded and insured.

Case in point:
I been getting the same tree trimmers for some time now.
There's 4 that work together, friendly, polite, reasonable cost and on time.
When I ask if their insured, if not, I'll hate to lose them.

villagetinker 10-10-2022 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2145509)
If you have an electrical outlet, why not buy an electric dryer?
A typical electric dryer takes a 240 volt 30 amp or better electrical connection, these are typically not installed when there is a gas connection.

Toymeister 10-11-2022 07:30 AM
I've done this, my last one was less than a week ago.

It's the new norm that the appliance retailers that advertise 'free installation' won't connect the gas line.

retiredguy123 10-11-2022 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 2145514)
Call your gas supplier and see if they do it. We get our gas from the City of Leesburg and I think they charge about $35 to hook up a dryer.
The City of Leesburg will do it, but the cost is $100, plus any additional parts needed.

PersonOfInterest 10-12-2022 12:44 AM
Really? Connecting a gas line and vent tubing should be something most anyone could do. I can't think of any possible issue other than gas leakage. Most delivery personnel hook them up and they most certainly are not licensed plumbers as well.

Toymeister 10-12-2022 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2145911)
Really? Connecting a gas line and vent tubing should be something most anyone could do. I can't think of any possible issue other than gas leakage. Most delivery personnel hook them up and they most certainly are not licensed plumbers as well.
I do handyman work, many skills simply aren't that common. I have never met a widow who is familiar with plumbing, house wiring and so forth. It's not limited to women either. A great deal of men earned their living without homeowner 'fix it skills' they just hired it out. Or it's simply a matter of strength or stamina, there are a myriad of reasons people hire handyman.

Stu from NYC 10-12-2022 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Toymeister (Post 2145918)
I do handyman work, many skills simply aren't that common. I have never met a widow who is familiar with plumbing, house wiring and so forth. It's not limited to women either. A great deal of men earned their living without homeowner 'fix it skills' they just hired it out. Or it's simply a matter of strength or stamina, there are a myriad of reasons people hire handyman.
Not to mention gas leaks can really ruin your day


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