[gwen ellen]

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]

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]

If you have an electrical outlet, why not buy an electric dryer?

[Kenswing]

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.]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

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]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

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]

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]

Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest

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]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

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