Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Gas Dryer Installation
Gas Dryer Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Gas Dryer Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Gas Dryer Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Gas Dryer Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Gas Dryer Installation labor cost? What are the important Gas Dryer Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Gas Dryer Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Gas Dryer Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Gas Dryer Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $119.81 for each gas dryer. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Gas Dryer Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Gas Dryer Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Gas Dryer Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Gas Dryer Installation work? | The operation and performance of the gas dryer may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Gas Dryer Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Gas Dryer Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Gas Dryer Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Gas Dryer Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Gas Dryer Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Gas Dryer Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Gas Dryer Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Gas Dryer Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All connection fittings will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the gas dryer
- Each gas dryer will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each gas dryer will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each gas dryer will open and latch closed with light effort
- Installed gas dryer will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- All gas dryer operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The gas dryer, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The gas dryer will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The gas dryer surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Gas Dryer Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Gas Dryer Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the gas dryer work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Gas Dryer Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order gas dryer; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of gas dryer; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install gas dryer using manufacturer recommended fittings and connectors, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect gas dryer to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Connect gas dryer to exhaust venting system in manner that is compliant with all local building codes
- Connect gas dryer to gas line using approved connection fittings in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Gas Dryer Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the gas dryer surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the gas dryer
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
