Mix 50 percent water with 50 percent liquid dish soap.

How to hook up a gas dryer video. When connecting the gas line to the dryer, flexible pipes should be used for connection. Measure from outlet to outlet. Connect the dryer vent to the dryer and secure it to the dryer using a clamp and the screwdriver.

Turn the gas back on and swab each joint with a solution of 2 tsp. This point is where you are most likely to need that dust mask. The old dryer is removed, and the new gas dryer install.

Once the dryer gas lines are hooked up, check for leaks. Gas dryers work by heating the air inside the machine and converting it into hot water vapor. This process of heating the air can be done in one of two ways:

Dishwashing liquid to 1 cup water or with a commercially prepared leak testing solution. Unhook your dryer from the wall. Fits most major gas dryer brands.

An electric heater or an open flame. Take off gas at the dryer. Visit acehardware.com for more information.

Remove the dryer and the old ventilation setup from the wall. Unplug the dryer's power cord from the wall outlet. With the help of one other person, tilt the dryer onto its back to expose the bottom of the appliance.