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Can The Gas Line Ruin A Stove?

My tenants told me that my gas line to my building ruined their stove and I need to replace their stove. Does anyone know if this can happen?

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6 Responses to “Can The Gas Line Ruin A Stove?”

1. Steve G on February 27th, 2010 at 4:04 pm

   Nope – no way.
   They’re grasping at straws to get you to buy them an appliance.

2. champ278 on February 27th, 2010 at 10:49 pm

   Any debris that collected from the gas line would be caught in the screen in the regulator and restrict the flow of gas; if the problem was moisture in the line, obviously the lower floors would have been affected first. If the debris caused the gas to be restricted and it was continuously attempting to light, perhaps the electronics would fail, never seen it in 35 years. The only other possibility would be a faulty installation causing a leak.

3. rockhead on February 27th, 2010 at 11:17 pm

   Gas lines are usually constructed from iron piping which tends to rust. Pipe dope used for connections can harden and flake off inside the line. Underground piping can become corroded. An improperly installed gas line can carry the debris and moisture to an appliance. Dirt legs (a.k.a. “drip legs”) need to be installed whereever an appliance connection is lower than the gas line traveling to it. The dirt/rust/moisture will fall to the lowest point and stay out of the appliance.
   If something does make it to the appliance there is usually a screen at the gas valve that will protect it. Anything that gets past it could clog an orafice or two. There would have to be quite a bit of crud in the line to “ruin” a stove.

4. mike b on February 28th, 2010 at 1:32 am

   If you own the stove most likely you will have to replace it. Every state has different laws.
   I would however have an appliance serviceman look at it to determine what caused damage to the stove.
   It almost sounds like your tenant broke the stove and does not want to pay for it.

5. 80's kid on February 28th, 2010 at 7:50 am

   Find out what exactly the damage to the stove is. But no, I’ve never heard of a gas line ruining a stove, thats ridiculous.

6. Tim C on February 28th, 2010 at 11:30 am

   I cannot envision that. You need to get a more detailed explanation as to exactly what is wrong with the stove then re-post.

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