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You're not supposed to put screws in that's what catches the lent only tape.
IRC has allowed it starting with 2012 revision, "M1502.4.2 Duct installation. Exhaust ducts shall be supported at intervals not to exceed 12 feet (3658 mm) and shall be secured in place. The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting in the direction of airflow. Exhaust duct joints shall be sealed in accordance with Section M1601.4.1 and shall be mechanically fastened. Ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners that protrude more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) into the inside of the duct. "
Repaired appliances for 30 years. A clogged/blocked dryer vent will usually blow the thermal fuse. I'd also spray some soap on that gas snake; especially if the dryer was moved recently. Last thing that needed to be checked was the gas valve inside the dryer which would necessitate disassembly. I've walked into many basement service calls for "Gas smell" and after checking the dryer thoroughly, I discovered a gas leak coming from the water heater or gas boiler/furnace. thanx for your videos!
NO SCREWS ON DRYER VENT! First thing ya learn when running dryer vent... some good quality Nashua foil tape and your all set. Those screws just will collect lint, not the end of the world mama but who wants to take that chance.
Tell that to a know it all!
@@apctech1 - Semi-rigid flexible duct is acceptable in his area and any others covered by IRC 2015 as long as its UL 2158A listed & labeled.
Clean lint filter every use! Prevents fires and boosts efficiency.
My dryer had a gas smell, too. I purchased a $30 electronic natural gas detector at Amazon; great purchase as I have used it to successfully find three leaks at my house that soap and water did not locate. My dryer gas smell was because the gas valve was not shutting off complete. A new valve was $100 for the part. Since the dryer was built in 1984, it was time for a new dryer.
Had that same gas smell issue with my dryer last summer, one of the ribs on the aluminum supply tubing got a tiny pinhole in it from vibrating against the back of the machine. Incredible how thin the wall of that supply tube is, one little pinhole stunk up the whole basement! No screws in vent duct, foil tape only. She’s a lint trappa mama!
Those thin supply tubes are only to be used with electric dryers. You need a rigid tube for gas lines.
Always hated hooking up washers and dryers
No screws in the dryer vent momma, lint gets stuck to them
That's on Ma code book momma😌👌
chicho158 Yep
Hi Steve
Love your channel..... (I am an a Appliance repair tech for 20 plus years) the only thing I would add to this is .....
I have seen some appliances that were ready for the scrap heap after 20-30 years of use...I have seen others that were ready for the scrap heap the day they were built....lol....( the Hotpoint gas dryer you are working on here is in the latter category) it is literally the cheapest dryer on the market today.. The biggest problem is that the blowers are not strong enough to blow 15’’ in some cases. What we do normally is test the air flow rate at the dryer outlet, and the wall vent outlet with a vane anemometer, to see what the pressure drop is....then we clean out the dryer exhaust duct with a motorized rotary brush and lint collection vac. the general rule of thumb is 1500 feet per min. Or about 18-20 MPh is considered normal at the wall outlet on the home exterior . The dryers with the best blowers blow about 35 MPH out the back of the dryer. Some models around 30 MPH....but anything below that better be on an outside wall....in this instance it is very possible that the duct is partially blocked with lint slowing the air down ....(in some cases it can allow CO to back up into the home)
In some cases a gas smell can be occur because the primary and secondary solenoid on the gas valve inside the dryer are not working properly...they both have to open up to allow for proper ignition....they often fail due to overheating , easy fix....( often its common to allow the dryer to run for 15 min to recreate the situation.....it wont to it right away)
Also ....the only dryer flex vent worth anything is a product called Dryer Flex, I think its good to 690 degrees , and very flexible, in some cases hard pipe is just not feasible.... www.dryerflex.com.....and yes ....there is a building code that states “ thou shelt not install screws in the dryer vent”....it is because screws can catch lint and more importantly for me, it can damage my duct cleaning equipment when it spins around at a high rate of speed.....I did see an update on the IMC code last year, that does allow for screws, but they specified that they had to be very short....we still don’t use them....but we got to hundreds of homes built in the old days, that are full of screws....not a big deal....we clean them anyway... Oh....and thanks for all the good info on checking for high CO levels on gas stoves...I appreciate it very much, and thanks for the referral to Value Testers, they are very professional to deal with.
Ike79 I’ve had to clean clogged dryer exhausts. I know exactly what you mean. We use professional duct cleaning equipment. Birds nests from damaged or broken covers are common.
I have a very old maytag. not electronic board just knobs. I bought it from a neighbor but the only problem I have with it is that when I open the door it smells gas inside. I heck the gas line for leaks and it is fine. I am not sure if I need a new one 😢
@@conycortescony2823 often a gas smell inside of the dryer ( when it has been off for a day or so) is attributed to an internal gas leak inside the dryer……the most common place to find a leak in my experience is on the orifice at the gas valve. Take the dryer apart, remove the burner….and then put some bubble solution on the brass burner orifice . If you have a detector you can us that to help you home in on the leaks and then use bubble solution to pinpoint the leak. ( Harbor fright sells a very cheap gas detector if I recall) I have a good detector that costs several hundred bucks. Usually the bubble solution will show bubbles fairly quickly. I have seen a few with a leaking pressure regulator in some cases. Good luck.
been an hvac installer for 20 yrs, all the keyboard commandos crack me up. everyones an expert on the internet lol
If you smelling gas from the dryer, it’s time for a new dryer.
Na just light a match near it.
Dryer, not drier
@@toddwilson1599 -Damn it, you're right! I had a moment please forgive me.
No, there's nothing wrong with the dryer at all, you can easily FIX that issue, why throw away $650 on another appliance plus dispal fees for the old one??? My GE gas dryer is at least 15 years old, onlt thing I had to do was replace the belt and the rub block on the drum, there's nothing to a gas dryer- essentially just a burner, gas regulator and a motor in there.
Great job Steve, keeping the customers safe.
Never put screws ur asking 2 burn ur customers house down
After I bought my condo, I noticed my gas dryer wasn't working efficiently. Being that the dryer was new, I thought it was the long 20+ foot run of the vent tube in the concrete slab and just lived with it. Years later, I decided to snake the vent tube out in the slab foundation. A bunch of lint and a hair roller came out!
The gas leak was coming from the customer's butt. Strange way to find a bad dryer vent.
Steve I do full-service appliances as one of my trades. 1 get a gas sniffer. Nowadays you can buy very cheap ones from home depot. 2 elbow Ideas in that area worked. But what works really well is the 90 deg dry elbow. It will not let the machine crush the hose due to elbow keeps the gap between the wall and the machine. The aluminum flex pipe is fire-rated. And where was the smell of gas coming from? You did not check to see if the burner gas valve was seeping gas.
Hello,
How would you check if the burner gas valve is leaking?
My ge profile gas dryer smells like gas during its drying cycle at the outside vent and a bit inside my laundry room.
I’ve checked everything outside of it and zero leaks detected;
Smells only when it runs.
You should not be smelling any raw gas.
@@josemena7644
Jiffy pop dryer vent!
No screws in dryer vent there vito
Thanks Steven! A little entertainment with my grilled cheese sandwich and potato soup!
Steve no screws in dryer vent.. at least tssa code.. tin tape only
IMC allows no longer than 1/8" long screws
First off that dryer duct is crap
Dangerous
Use the metal type
Not to mention it’s cluttered behind it with lint
If the valve is super old, it may give the rich stench. But there should be a shutoff behind the front panel. I've found many times, that blows bubbles. I've been repairing gas dryers for 10 years now, it's funny how elusive them bastards can be!
Why did you put screws? That’s going to hold up lint and create problems in the future.
Must be a commercial building, noticing the fire standpipe to a sprinkler system, if that dryer looks the way it looks that building will need sprinklers, mamma.
I know they make a 90 degree riser duct that connects up higher, , I would think you'd have to have that connect to some type of flexible connection, or some kind of built out cabinet with removable panels to access it maybe from the side. hard pipe the gas line in, and anchor it. I know you can use a flex connector on the gas, but I prefer the hard pipe.
How does a clogged vent cause a gas smell?
Guys the first thing you learn about installing dryer vents is, don't jack up the customers dryer because you don't know how to properly install one and make it look like crap. Damn they coulda googled that and did what you did... probably would have done it properly. Those tubes are not illegal. The TYPE that they were using is illegal. They make those so you don't have to "Jack the dryer up".... Who does this kinda work? Lemme guess 90% of your clientele are broke as hell, and probably just "want it working". Damn shame.
Gas valve could be sticking slight open. Some soap on the burner orifice will show if it’s leaking when not running. Seen a few like this. New gas valve is the only fix there.
i told the maintanance guy they need a new dryer
Great job
That stupid flex-duct strikes again! And on a gas dryer... yikes! Those people could have died in their sleep. Amazes me how many homes use that stuff.
NorthernWindNut yeah I moved into a new house and was so pissed to see it I took and through it out the window
@@jacksp8452 lol had to do the same recently. I wish I thought of that trick of jacking up the dryer that Steve Lav used.. Was such a pain to line up the dryer with the new rigid duct. My wife wanted the dryer as close to the wall as possible so not much wiggle room
Nothing wrong with the flex-duct if it's in good shape and as short as possible. Gas dryers are a big risk IMO. Any leak in the duct work and you got a CO problem in the house.
People should NEVER leave a dryer or even a washing machine running when they are sleeping or out of the house in the first place.
@@HobbyOrganist I agree! I can't believe how many people start their appliances and then leave the house. Unbelievable.
So, how did you fix the gas smell? The video does not show how... any hint?
Screws in venting? No bueno.
Got a couple screws loose mama
short screws are ok pop rivets are the best
So, that metal exhaust tube having holes in it would create a gas smell? So does that mean we are just blowing gas outside even when its connected properly?
Gas exhaust fumes. Gas doesn't burn completely.
So that ripped hose vent will cause that gas smell also?
Gas Valves in the dryer getting old?
Good video, something different.👍👍👍
This is why only use electric dryers!
mesedrew I disagree, gas dryers are much better than electric, much more efficient. Any dryer can be a fire hazard if the lint is not cleaned out. I have had gas and electric, gas dryers are more gentle on the clothes.
My wife won’t have anything but a gas dryer. Says it drys faster....
John Acuff I have electric in the house I’m in now, but I sure liked the gas dryer I had at the last house. Most new houses here in Texas don’t have a gas line going to the laundry room.
Electric dryers are shit, lol. We just upgraded to a brand new Maytag gas dryer since our house is over 110 years old and doesn’t have 220v electricity (we’re from NYC) and it’s amazing. My wife always had electric dryers back in Texas and they sucked! Nothing can compare to the power of natural gas.
Chrome tape screws not safe will catch lint
oof. that dryer vent made me cringe. just a fire waiting to happen.
Def not supposed to put screws in dryer vent wouldn’t pass code in my area
Might want to check again. It's been acceptable in IRC starting with 2012 revision, with the exception that the screws aren't suppose to extend more than 1/8" inside the duct.
anticapitalize thanks for the info I’ll look into that
Unless you have the code police stopping by to inspect you once a month they aren't going to know anything about what you do in your house unless you sell the house and new owners get permits for something
I always follow you thanks for the uploads
She has the dryer really full too.
Cabbage & egg night
Come on lady clean out your drier before the boss shows up.
So basically you did not resolve the gas smell, possible leak on the gas flex hose.
They got to come up with a better design. These stupid vents are located in the most impossible spot to reach.
Great Video Steve
Cant put screws in that
He just did...
The yellow line
I had a tenant change the duct to blow straight into the attic with PVC pipe ! Cut a hole and everything
😂😂😂 musta looked like blown insulation up there.
Nice job safe and it works. :)
Lint trap dirty good way to start a 🔥
Fire Department connection in a resident ?
Townhouse.
Enjoy that lawsuit when you miss the fact that the leak was coming from the street. " Yes, your Honor, I realize now that I should have called the gas company or the fire department ".
Not very helpful - that would not resolve the gas smell problem.
It's s leaker!
Damn can you say CO poisoning? Scary stuff.
Wow, another reason not to trust people like this. You never find the gas leak and all you do is make sure that the gas leakage is vented to the outside. Lazy and irresponsible. Some day they may come home to a house filled with gas and when they start the dryer... Boom! No thanks for your advice. I at least find and repair the leaks as should be done!
i told the owner they needed a new dryer .probley gas valve is not shutting off 100% at times you troll
$hit show 101.
Replace the vent with a metal one that can be a danger hazard never use a foil hose for a gas dryer only metal
Hello steve
Cool 😎 Peace ✌️
Could you elaborate on the legality of that vent usage?
Yeah I've been scrolling trying to find an answer. I might just Google it
Who is this joker gas smells almost never come from the dryer exhaust vent and almost never from blower area. I'm working on one right now and all gas input lines connections must be checked with soapy water first and then interior gas pipe and valve assy next to check for leaks. Replacing exhaust vent will do nothing for gas smells and this hack will get callback guaranteed. Also he says flexible duct tube illegal. This guy is a hack idiot and not a real repairman. Flexible exhaust tube is legal everywhere and preferred so that repairman can slide out dryer to work on it. Rigid exhaust vent will always disconnect and a pain to reconnect. Ask a real repairman.
Third ffs
What a waste!!
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