Gas Smell From Dryer

Looking at the exploded parts view it would appear that i need to replace the gas valve part number.

Gas smell from dryer. As i start a new load the dryer starts okay. If you smell gas even when your dryer is off the problem might be a defective valve. It can be caused by dirty filters or a breach in the exhaust system. Burnt medicine smell.

I understand your panic of thinking this smell is because of a gas leak and it is possible but it s more likely a vent or filter issue. If there s no smell you can use your dryer as usual just remember to clean out the lint trap after each load. However it s possible for the valve to fail over time and emit a small amount of gas into the air whether or not the dryer is operating. There are two ways that this can happen.

Your gas dryer uses a lot of air not just the air that blows out the vent but the air used to burn the gas natural or propane as well anything like paint fumes or varnish fumes in the air will be picked up in the air used by the burner flame and burnt this is often described by customers as burnt fabric softener smell. Run the dryer for up to 1 or 2 minutes to see if the burning smell is gone. The most common smell in clothes is a mildew or moldy odor. I ve checked the flex line from the wall shut off valve to the dryer and found no leaks.

Burnt soap smell. It ignites the burner starts. In most cases a gas smell on the interior of your gas dryer or on your freshly laundered clothing is a sort of ventilation problem. Obviously i m concerned due to the dangers associated with gas leaks.

The valve should seal shut when your dryer is off so that gas isn t released. My gas dryer smells like gas. Regardless of the size of the issue it s best to call on one of our technicians when you smell smoke or gas coming from an appliance. However if you cannot smell gas unless the door is open or smell it on your clothes a gas leak is less likely.

You have left your clothes sitting too long in the dryer while wet this can happen if you load the machine and forget to turn it on.