Gas smell from dryer when opening the door
I smell gas when opening the dryer door but do not smell gas when dryer is shut. The dryer vent seems clear as there is good air exhaust. Is this likely a problem with a gas valve shutoff on the dryer or a gas connection to the dryer?
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5 Comments
Is it the mercaptan smell or a carbon smell?
by mayer
mercaptan (gas) not a carbon (burnt) smell
by Edward DePauw
I also have this problem in the unit I'm renting. (I'm an engineer, I like to tinker with and fix things. Don't have to, but I like it.) The dryer is about 20 years old. Any suggestions? This weekend I may take it mostly apart and slather all connections and the flame nozzle (what is the right industry term there?) with the gas leak fluid from the hardware store. Then I can update this post with the gas source. I suspect it'll be the nozzle. If that is the case... what can be done? New valve? New dryer? I replaced the igniter about a year ago, and that breathed new life into it. Cheap and easy fix (identified with help of this site!). Later on I took it completely apart (every last piece that could be opened up was) and cleaned it out well... much better airflow after that, much happier dryer. Been like this for a while (long before tear-down), though it varies, sometimes goes away for a week, then comes right back. Just makes me wonder about valve seals/seats and if they eventually wear out.
by John Baldauf
I have the same problem from my kenmore dryer.
Could you share how did you fix it ?
Thank you! :)
by Megan
Our LG Dryer model #DLGX2371W purchased in 2/14 has had same problem. The smell of gas or whatever is very bad and our clothes have the same smell. My husband took out the screen and thoroughly cleaned the entire assembly where screen goes in. Also cleaned out the back vent and we still have the same problem. We have turned gas off to dryer and not using until we solve the problem. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
by Dennis