# Hooking up a gas dryer **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [January 7, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooking-up-a-gas-dryer/977807 "2023-01-07T02:32:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooking-up-a-gas-dryer/977807/1 "2023-01-07T02:32:30Z")
After being told the appliance company would hook it up, I just found out (12 hours before delivery) that no they won’t. I have absolutely no problem doing it myself - teflon tape, soapy water and a pipe wrench. I’ve done it before. The issue is the gas line for the dryer is capped since we’re replacing an electric one. What is the fitting I need to go from the gas line to the hose OR looking at the product linked, will I get everything I need (which is what I tried to order)? > **[BrassCraft 48-in 1/2-in FIP Inlet x 1/2-in OD Outlet Stainless Steel Gas...](https://www.lowes.com/pd/BrassCraft-48-in-L-1-2-in-FIP-Inlet-x-1-2-in-Outlet-Stainless-Steel-Gas-Connector/999947700)** > > Shop BrassCraft 48-in 1/2-in FIP Inlet x 1/2-in OD Outlet Stainless Steel Gas Connectorundefined at Lowe's.com. Gas range and dryer installation kit contains everything you need to connect most natural and LP gas-operated dryers and ranges to your... --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooking-up-a-gas-dryer/977807)._