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Gas stoves are popular to use since they cook food faster and use less energy than electric stoves. Hooking up a gas stove is an easy task that you can do on your own with a few tools. Once you connect your stove to the gas line, [[Detect-a-Gas-Leak|check for any leaks]] so you can stay safe. When you're finished, you're ready to [[Use-a-Gas-Stove|use your stove]]!
==Steps==
===Connecting Your Stove===
#Check that the stove’s gas valve is in the off position. Locate the gas valve for your stove on a pipe near your floor behind your old stove or where you plan on installing a new one. The valve should already be off, but confirm that it’s turned perpendicular to the pipe so there isn’t a natural gas leak. Once the gas is off, you can continue working.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*If you don’t have a gas pipe where you want to install your stove, you need to have one put in.
#*Don’t work on your stove while the gas is still on because it’s unsafe to breathe and is extremely flammable.
#*If you come into a strong smell of natural gas, turn off the valve and leave your home before calling emergency services. Do not use any electronics or items that create a spark.
#Apply pipe sealer to the threading on the stove. Get a pipe sealer that’s made to use for gas lines; otherwise, the gas will leak through the seam. Use the brush on the cap of the pipe sealer to apply a thin layer to the threaded section on your stove, which is usually located near the bottom corner. Make sure you create a complete seal around the threading so the gas can’t escape.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*You can buy gas pipe sealers at hardware stores.
#*You can also use pipe sealing tape if you have it. Wrap the tape around the threading 2-3 times to form the seal.
#Attach a regulator to the stove if it doesn’t already have one. A regulator is a box-shaped piece of pipe that controls the pressure of the gas entering your stove. While most stoves come with a regulator built in, you may have to attach one to some models. Buy a regulator that matches the brand and output of your stove and screw it onto the pipe threading you applied the sealer to. Spin the nut on the regulator clockwise until it’s hand-tight, and then use a wrench to tighten it as far as you can.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*You can buy stove regulators at appliance stores or online.
#Seal the threading on the regulator with the pipe sealer. Dip the brush back into the gas pipe sealer and rub it around the threading on the end of the regulator. Make sure you make a complete seal or else the gas could leak out from your pipes. Work within 5 minutes after you apply the sealer so it doesn’t dry before you attach it.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*Only use a sealer meant for gas pipes to prevent leaks.
#Screw a flexible gas line onto the stove with a wrench. A flexible gas line is made of corrugated metal and can easily bend to fit into tight spaces. Screw one end of the gas line onto the regulator’s threading by hand. When you can’t turn it anymore, hold the nut on the regulator in place with channel lock pliers and tighten the end of the gas line using a wrench.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XvZJLN>
#*You can buy flexible gas lines from hardware or appliance stores. Make sure the flexible gas line has the same size threading on the end or else it will not fit your stove without an adaptor.
#*Don’t reuse an old flexible gas line since it may be more prone to leaking.
#Put sealer on the threads of the main gas pipe before attaching the flexible line. Coat the threaded port on the main gas pipe with your pipe sealer so the gas doesn’t escape. Screw the flexible gas line clockwise by hand until you can’t turn it anymore. Grip the nut on the main gas pipe with channel lock pliers so it doesn’t move around, and use an adjustable wrench to tighten the flexible pipe more.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XvZJLN>
#*Be careful not to overtighten the pipes since they could crack or get damaged.
===Checking for Gas Leaks===
#Combine dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Fill a small spray bottle with water from your sink and add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Shake the bottle so the soap mixes with the water and forms suds. Test spraying the bottle in your sink a few times to make sure it works before using it to check your pipes.<ref>https://youtu.be/c3FZNKNrd44?t=16</ref>
#*You can also use a gas leak detection liquid if you want. You can buy the detection liquid from your local hardware store.
#Turn the gas back on for your stove. Find the valve on the main gas pipe for your stove, which should be perpendicular to the pipes and in the off position. Rotate the valve so it’s parallel to the pipes so the gas is on. This allows the gas into the flexible line and stove so you can check the seals between the pipes.<ref>https://youtu.be/EEAl6rKtzMQ?t=349</ref>
#*If you can smell natural gas after you turn on the gas, then immediately turn it off and reseal the gas lines.
#Spray the soapy water onto the gas line connections to your stove. Hold the spray bottle as close to the connections you sealed and spray some of the soapy water onto them. Make sure you apply the soapy water all the way around the pipe so it’s completely wet. If there’s a gas leak, the soapy water will start to bubble around the connections so you know that there’s a small leak. Check each of the connections you made and mark any of them that are leaking.<ref>https://youtu.be/c3FZNKNrd44?t=36</ref>
#*If the soapy water doesn’t bubble, then you don’t need to make any changes.
#Tighten any loose connections before testing for leaks again. Hold the nut on the main gas pipe in place with your channel lock pliers and then use a wrench to tighten the flexible line. Screw it on until you can’t get it any tighter. Repeat the process for any other connections that were bubbling after you applied the soapy water. When you’re finished, spray more soapy water onto the connection to check it again.<ref>https://youtu.be/c3FZNKNrd44?t=59</ref>
==Warnings==
*Make sure your pipes aren’t leaking any gas since it’s harmful to breathe and extremely flammable.
*You cannot hook up a gas stove up in place of an electric stove unless you have a gas line installed in your home first.
*If you don’t feel comfortable hooking up your gas stove on your own, then call a professional installer to do it for you.
==Things You’ll Need==
===Connecting Your Stove===
*Gas pipe sealer
*Gas regulator
*Flexible gas line
*Wrench
*Channel lock pliers
===Checking for Gas Leaks===
*Spray bottle
*Water
*Liquid dish soap
*Wrench
==References==
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==Steps==
===Connecting Your Stove===
#Check that the stove’s gas valve is in the off position. Locate the gas valve for your stove on a pipe near your floor behind your old stove or where you plan on installing a new one. The valve should already be off, but confirm that it’s turned perpendicular to the pipe so there isn’t a natural gas leak. Once the gas is off, you can continue working.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*If you don’t have a gas pipe where you want to install your stove, you need to have one put in.
#*Don’t work on your stove while the gas is still on because it’s unsafe to breathe and is extremely flammable.
#*If you come into a strong smell of natural gas, turn off the valve and leave your home before calling emergency services. Do not use any electronics or items that create a spark.
#Apply pipe sealer to the threading on the stove. Get a pipe sealer that’s made to use for gas lines; otherwise, the gas will leak through the seam. Use the brush on the cap of the pipe sealer to apply a thin layer to the threaded section on your stove, which is usually located near the bottom corner. Make sure you create a complete seal around the threading so the gas can’t escape.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*You can buy gas pipe sealers at hardware stores.
#*You can also use pipe sealing tape if you have it. Wrap the tape around the threading 2-3 times to form the seal.
#Attach a regulator to the stove if it doesn’t already have one. A regulator is a box-shaped piece of pipe that controls the pressure of the gas entering your stove. While most stoves come with a regulator built in, you may have to attach one to some models. Buy a regulator that matches the brand and output of your stove and screw it onto the pipe threading you applied the sealer to. Spin the nut on the regulator clockwise until it’s hand-tight, and then use a wrench to tighten it as far as you can.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*You can buy stove regulators at appliance stores or online.
#Seal the threading on the regulator with the pipe sealer. Dip the brush back into the gas pipe sealer and rub it around the threading on the end of the regulator. Make sure you make a complete seal or else the gas could leak out from your pipes. Work within 5 minutes after you apply the sealer so it doesn’t dry before you attach it.<ref>https://ift.tt/2JpxYuC>
#*Only use a sealer meant for gas pipes to prevent leaks.
#Screw a flexible gas line onto the stove with a wrench. A flexible gas line is made of corrugated metal and can easily bend to fit into tight spaces. Screw one end of the gas line onto the regulator’s threading by hand. When you can’t turn it anymore, hold the nut on the regulator in place with channel lock pliers and tighten the end of the gas line using a wrench.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XvZJLN>
#*You can buy flexible gas lines from hardware or appliance stores. Make sure the flexible gas line has the same size threading on the end or else it will not fit your stove without an adaptor.
#*Don’t reuse an old flexible gas line since it may be more prone to leaking.
#Put sealer on the threads of the main gas pipe before attaching the flexible line. Coat the threaded port on the main gas pipe with your pipe sealer so the gas doesn’t escape. Screw the flexible gas line clockwise by hand until you can’t turn it anymore. Grip the nut on the main gas pipe with channel lock pliers so it doesn’t move around, and use an adjustable wrench to tighten the flexible pipe more.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XvZJLN>
#*Be careful not to overtighten the pipes since they could crack or get damaged.
===Checking for Gas Leaks===
#Combine dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Fill a small spray bottle with water from your sink and add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Shake the bottle so the soap mixes with the water and forms suds. Test spraying the bottle in your sink a few times to make sure it works before using it to check your pipes.<ref>https://youtu.be/c3FZNKNrd44?t=16</ref>
#*You can also use a gas leak detection liquid if you want. You can buy the detection liquid from your local hardware store.
#Turn the gas back on for your stove. Find the valve on the main gas pipe for your stove, which should be perpendicular to the pipes and in the off position. Rotate the valve so it’s parallel to the pipes so the gas is on. This allows the gas into the flexible line and stove so you can check the seals between the pipes.<ref>https://youtu.be/EEAl6rKtzMQ?t=349</ref>
#*If you can smell natural gas after you turn on the gas, then immediately turn it off and reseal the gas lines.
#Spray the soapy water onto the gas line connections to your stove. Hold the spray bottle as close to the connections you sealed and spray some of the soapy water onto them. Make sure you apply the soapy water all the way around the pipe so it’s completely wet. If there’s a gas leak, the soapy water will start to bubble around the connections so you know that there’s a small leak. Check each of the connections you made and mark any of them that are leaking.<ref>https://youtu.be/c3FZNKNrd44?t=36</ref>
#*If the soapy water doesn’t bubble, then you don’t need to make any changes.
#Tighten any loose connections before testing for leaks again. Hold the nut on the main gas pipe in place with your channel lock pliers and then use a wrench to tighten the flexible line. Screw it on until you can’t get it any tighter. Repeat the process for any other connections that were bubbling after you applied the soapy water. When you’re finished, spray more soapy water onto the connection to check it again.<ref>https://youtu.be/c3FZNKNrd44?t=59</ref>
==Warnings==
*Make sure your pipes aren’t leaking any gas since it’s harmful to breathe and extremely flammable.
*You cannot hook up a gas stove up in place of an electric stove unless you have a gas line installed in your home first.
*If you don’t feel comfortable hooking up your gas stove on your own, then call a professional installer to do it for you.
==Things You’ll Need==
===Connecting Your Stove===
*Gas pipe sealer
*Gas regulator
*Flexible gas line
*Wrench
*Channel lock pliers
===Checking for Gas Leaks===
*Spray bottle
*Water
*Liquid dish soap
*Wrench
==References==
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