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hazmatmedic · 08-14-2009, 07:59 AM

Just FYI, The "bronze" pipe is copper and the few things it could be from my perspective:

1) out of propane- check cookstove or hot water heater or heater for operation. Your tank should have a gauge which reads in percentage of the total capacity. But just because the tank reads a percentage doesn't mean that it is correct. Could stick. Real way is to try other appliance.
2)shut off valve was inadvertantly closed. I wouldn't tell you to turn back on because maybe it was turned off for reason, but that would stop the flow of propane.
3)pilot or ignitor problem. the pilot needs to be lit (only on old models) anything new would have an ignitor which needs to be replaced by licensed professional.
4)if it was a blocked vent you would hear the dryer "fire" (like a rumbling sound) and then shut off due to overheating in less than a minute, but that is possible.
5)if other appliances are not working or if its a single appliance, it still could be a supply problem which for the most part is your supplier. Tank could just be off or regulator removed.
Call supplier and ask about your account. They will look at your account and see if it could be on their end (service interruption).
good luck.

I know it costs money but your family is certainly worth having it done right. This is why NH has a propane license.

08-14-2009, 07:59 AM	#5
hazmatmedic Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	simple things were offered Just FYI, The "bronze" pipe is copper and the few things it could be from my perspective: 1) out of propane- check cookstove or hot water heater or heater for operation. Your tank should have a gauge which reads in percentage of the total capacity. But just because the tank reads a percentage doesn't mean that it is correct. Could stick. Real way is to try other appliance. 2)shut off valve was inadvertantly closed. I wouldn't tell you to turn back on because maybe it was turned off for reason, but that would stop the flow of propane. 3)pilot or ignitor problem. the pilot needs to be lit (only on old models) anything new would have an ignitor which needs to be replaced by licensed professional. 4)if it was a blocked vent you would hear the dryer "fire" (like a rumbling sound) and then shut off due to overheating in less than a minute, but that is possible. 5)if other appliances are not working or if its a single appliance, it still could be a supply problem which for the most part is your supplier. Tank could just be off or regulator removed. Call supplier and ask about your account. They will look at your account and see if it could be on their end (service interruption). good luck. I know it costs money but your family is certainly worth having it done right. This is why NH has a propane license.