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 Gas clothes dryer connections, hints from a home inspectorGas clothes dryer connections: this item is entered to let you know that gas is piped into the laundry area or is so close by as to be very easy to connect to the dryer. The valve or fittings may not fit your dryer connector line. Because clothes dryers are not ordinarily left behind by sellers of properties they are not tested by the inspector unless a specific request is made in that regard. The information given here is simply a notation of what facilities are available to the buyer. Gas dryers are said to be more efficient than electric dryers. While this may be true they do have certain characteristics which require care in their use. All gas dryers should be vented to the outside. Electric dryers are not always vented to the outside, resulting in excessive moisture being deposited in the building. It is recommended that electric dryers be vented to the exterior also. Be aware that the inspector does not check for clogged dryer vent systems. You are advised to have the dryer vent system cleaned by a duct cleaning service if you note that your dryer takes longer than usual to dry. If you are having a new dryer installed have the installer check the vent system for obstructions. Be sure to clean the lint filter after each use. Be certain that the dryer is grounded to a water pipe. This is accomplished with a wire tightened under a screw on the dryer and connected to the water pipe with a special pipe clamp. In some municipalities gas dryers are required to be at least 18 to 24 inches off the floor if placed in garages. This is a good idea and should be done in all areas. This is to help prevent gas that may be leaking out of your car or that may be evaporating from storage cans from igniting as a result of contact with the gas dryer flame. Gas pipes in ground or concrete without wrapping: gas pipes Plastic copper pipe in concrete without protective wrap Pipe meter not supported unprotected damaged Damaged pipes damaged pipes may include excessively corroded pipes, bent pipes Water pressure too low or high Water flow slows when 2 or more faucets turned on Flow rate reduced at fixture (possible clogged or damaged aerator or valve) Water pipes fittings joints corroded leaking Water pipes not insulated insulation incomplete
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