Gas Dryer Hookups · Electric-to-Gas · Tight-Space Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup, Line Install & Conversion in Chicagoland

Licensed gas dryer hookups, new lines, and electric-to-gas conversions across Chicago and the suburbs

Whether you are swapping in a new gas dryer or running a brand-new line, our licensed pros handle the gas side safely and to code. Lines available 24/7 with fast callback across Chicago and the suburbs at (708) 381-2959.

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Standard Gas Dryer Hookups: New Line vs. Swap

There are really two jobs hiding inside a gas dryer hookup, and which one you have changes the time and the cost. The first is a straight swap: your laundry spot already has a capped gas stub and a shutoff valve, the old dryer comes out, and the new one goes in. The second is a new line, where there is no gas at the laundry location yet and we tap an existing line, run pipe to the room, and add a shutoff.

  • Swap: we confirm the existing valve holds, attach a fresh flex connector, leak-test every joint with a soap solution or gauge, and verify the dryer fires cleanly.
  • New line: we size the pipe for the dryer's BTU demand, route it, set a shutoff, and pressure-test before anything connects.

Not sure which one you have? Send a photo of the wall behind the dryer and we will tell you. This work is part of our everyday gas appliance hookups across Chicago, Oak Park, and Naperville.

Electric-to-Gas Dryer Conversion: Gas Line Plus Capping the 240V

Switching from an electric dryer to gas is one of the most common upgrades we do, and it has two halves. On the gas side, your laundry area almost never has a gas stub if it was built for electric, so we run a new line from the nearest suitable point, size it for the dryer, and set a dedicated shutoff valve. On the electric side, that 240-volt dryer outlet does not just get left live and forgotten.

A licensed electrician should safely de-energize and cap or remove the 240V circuit at the panel so it is not sitting hot behind the new dryer. We coordinate the gas work and can point you to the electrical step so the conversion is finished cleanly and to code. An electric-to-gas dryer conversion in Chicago typically pairs nicely with our broader residential gas services if you are adding gas appliances elsewhere in the home.

Stacked & Closet Laundry: Tight-Space Install Considerations

Condos, townhomes, and finished basements often tuck the dryer into a closet or stack it over the washer, and tight quarters change how we plumb the gas. The shutoff valve has to stay reachable, the flex connector cannot be kinked or pinched behind the unit, and there has to be enough slack to slide the dryer out for service without stressing the connection.

  • We keep the gas shutoff accessible, not buried behind a stacked unit.
  • We use the correct connector length so nothing bends sharply or rubs against a cabinet edge.
  • We check clearances so the dryer seats fully without crushing the line.

In tight Evanston and Hinsdale laundry closets, this is where an experienced installer earns their keep. If you want the full picture of how lines get routed for laundry appliances, our guide on gas line installation for stoves & dryers walks through it.

Venting Plus Gas: Who Handles What

A gas dryer needs two things done right: the gas connection and the exhaust vent. We handle the gas side completely, and it helps to know where the line is drawn. The vent that carries hot, moist air outside is critical for safety and dryer performance, but venting is appliance and ductwork, not gas piping.

  • We handle: the gas line, shutoff valve, flex connector, leak test, and confirming the burner lights and runs clean.
  • Vent work: rigid or semi-rigid metal duct to the exterior, correct length and slope, and a proper exterior cap. We will flag a crushed, foil, or improperly terminated vent if we see one.

If your existing vent run is fine, a swap is quick. If the duct is undersized, plastic, or terminating into an attic, that gets corrected before the dryer goes back into regular use. We will tell you plainly what we see in your Schaumburg or Arlington Heights laundry room.

Code Requirements & Flex-Connector Best Practice

Gas dryer work in Illinois follows real rules, and good installers do not cut corners on them. The connection from the wall valve to the dryer uses a listed appliance flex connector, sized for the dryer and never reused from an old appliance. Where a rigid line is run to the room, we may use black iron pipe or CSST (corrugated stainless steel tubing) depending on the route, and CSST is bonded and grounded as required.

  • A dedicated, accessible shutoff valve at the appliance.
  • A listed flex connector, correct length, no kinks, never daisy-chained with extra fittings.
  • A sediment trap (drip leg) where required, to catch debris before it reaches the burner.
  • Every joint leak-tested before the dryer is put into service.

New pipe runs may need a permit and an inspection in Cook, DuPage, Lake, or Will County, and any dig for an outside tap goes through JULIE / 811 first. We pull what is required so the work is signed off, not just hidden behind the dryer.

Cost & Timing

A straightforward gas dryer hookup where a capped stub and valve already exist is the quickest and least expensive job, often wrapped up in well under an hour once we are on site, with repairs from $199. Running a brand-new gas line for the dryer costs more because it involves sizing, pipe, a shutoff, pressure testing, and sometimes a permit and inspection. An electric-to-gas conversion sits in between, plus the separate electrical step to cap the 240V circuit.

  • Swap on an existing line: lowest cost, fastest turnaround.
  • New line install: priced by distance, routing difficulty, and permit needs.
  • Electric-to-gas conversion: gas line plus the electrician's de-energizing step.

Distance from the existing gas main, whether you are on Peoples Gas in the city or Nicor in the suburbs, and how finished the walls are all move the number. We give you a clear figure before any work starts. Get a written quote — every home is different.

Same-Day Appointment Options

Most dryer hookups do not need to wait. We dispatch licensed pros by mobile across Chicago and suburbs like Glenview, Joliet, and Bolingbrook, often with same-day or next-day availability, and an emergency response window of roughly 30 to 60 minutes when something is urgent. If you have a new dryer sitting in the garage, we can usually get it connected fast.

One important safety note: if you smell gas right now, do not wait for an appointment and do not flip switches. Leave the home and call 911 or your gas utility first. Once the area is confirmed safe, we handle the private-side work. For new pipe routing and larger projects, see our full gas line installation page, then call (708) 381-2959 to lock in a time.

Service areas for gas dryer hookup

Gas dryer hookup requests are routed across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Common Questions

Gas Dryer Hookup FAQs

Yes, and that is the fastest version of the job. If your laundry area already has a capped gas stub and a shutoff valve, we confirm the valve holds, attach a fresh listed flex connector, leak-test the connection, and verify the dryer lights and runs clean. A straightforward swap like this is often done in well under an hour once we are on site.

It depends on the work. A swap onto an existing line is the lowest cost, with repairs from $199. Running a new gas line for the dryer costs more because of pipe sizing, a shutoff, pressure testing, and possibly a permit. An electric-to-gas conversion adds a separate electrical step. Distance, routing, and whether you are on Peoples Gas or Nicor all affect the price. Get a written quote — every home is different.

Two things. On the gas side, we run a new line to the laundry area, size it for the dryer's BTU demand, and add a dedicated shutoff valve. On the electric side, a licensed electrician should safely de-energize and cap or remove the old 240V circuit so it is not left live behind the new dryer. We handle the gas work and coordinate so the conversion is finished cleanly and to code.

For a brand-new gas line run, often yes. Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will County jurisdictions commonly require a permit and inspection for new piping, and any outdoor dig for a tap goes through JULIE / 811 first. A simple swap onto an existing, code-compliant line usually does not. We pull whatever is required so the work is properly signed off.

We handle the gas side completely: the line, shutoff valve, flex connector, leak test, and confirming the burner runs clean. The exhaust vent is appliance ductwork rather than gas piping, but we will inspect it and flag any problem, such as a crushed, plastic, or improperly terminated duct, so it gets corrected before the dryer goes back into regular use.

Treat it as an emergency. Do not flip switches or light anything. Leave the home and call 911 or your gas utility (Peoples Gas in the city, Nicor in the suburbs) first. Once they confirm the area is safe, we handle the private-side repair or reconnection. You can reach us at (708) 381-2959 once it is safe to do so.