Hi. We brought down our Kenmore washer and dryer from the US. The dryer is already set up for LP gas, but it isn't working correctly here (smells
funny and doesn't get hot). We tried changing the orifice to the one for butane, but are getting the same problem. Do any of you wonderful nomads have
any ideas? If not, does anyone think the Sears in La Paz would be of any help? (We are in Pescadero.)DavidE - 4-13-2012 at 08:01 PM
Possible causes.
Oil from butane (less likely)
Burner air register adjustment jiggled closed during transport
11" water column reg is insufficient capacity
Burner or manifold got knocked askew
Examine flame. Should be blue with few transient yellow flicker in tips.DavidE - 4-13-2012 at 08:04 PM
Professional LPG techs that work on gas grills and ovens would be way better than Sears. Ask for: Taller para quemadores de gasbajachris - 4-13-2012 at 10:38 PM
Get a carbon monoxide detector. Better safe than dead!Bob and Susan - 4-14-2012 at 07:08 AM
it comes from the factory set up for natural gas...
you need to buy a propane conversion kit
about 80 bucks
it just screws on...susan did it
dont assume its ready to go if it comes from the statesmsteve1014 - 4-14-2012 at 09:40 AM
Try and see if you can download the instructions for the propane kit. You probably need to make a change to the regulator as well as changing the
orifice.capt. mike - 4-14-2012 at 11:01 AM
Bob- if he is correct stating LP then it should be jetted for LP already.
but if it was a factory N gas maybe he's seeing that it can be used with both - still means a mod.
i just went thru it on a spa htr i converted from N to LP, parts incl new jets and a regulator plus USA req'd labels.
i had a pool pro do it so i wouldn't blow up the neighborhood.Bob H - 4-14-2012 at 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by bajachris
Get a carbon monoxide detector. Better safe than dead!
