Appliance Installation
New refrigerators, ranges and wall ovens set in, leveled, connected and tested, with the old one hauled away on request.
DetailsGas appliance installation in Jacksonville
Connecting a gas range or dryer is a short job with no room for shortcuts. A new connector, the right fittings, sealant where it belongs and a leak test at every joint, every time.
- Gas ranges and cooktops
- Gas dryers
- Leak-tested connections
Updated October 2026
Quick answer
Gas appliance installation in Jacksonville means connecting a gas range, cooktop or dryer to an existing shutoff valve with a new flexible connector, checking burner operation and flame, converting to propane with the manufacturer's kit when needed, and leak-testing every joint before the appliance is used.
What we connect and what we do not
We connect gas appliances to an existing gas shutoff valve at the appliance location: ranges, cooktops, wall ovens and dryers. Every install gets a new flexible connector sized for the appliance, because reusing an old connector is how leaks start. We check that the shutoff valve operates and is accessible after the appliance is pushed into place.
New gas lines, new valves inside walls and meter work belong to a plumber or gas contractor. If your location does not have a usable valve, we tell you before install day so that work can be arranged.
Cost
What gas appliance installation costs
Gas connections are priced per appliance. A straight swap at an existing valve is the simplest job; propane conversion and longer connectors add to it.
- Natural gas or propane. Propane conversions add a kit and time.
- Valve condition. A seized valve must be replaced by a gas professional.
- Connector length. Longer connectors for deep cabinets cost more.
- Range or dryer. Ranges add an anti-tip bracket and burner checks.
No flat price over the phone. We price after the diagnosis, part and labor separately, so you can decide before any work starts.
The jobs this page covers
01
Gas Range Hookup
We shut the gas valve, remove the old range and connector, inspect the valve and fittings, and connect the new range with a new connector and the correct pressure regulator setting. The anti-tip bracket is fitted, the range is leveled and pushed back without kinking the connector, and each burner and the oven are lit and checked for a clean, steady blue flame. Then every joint we touched is leak-tested with solution, and we show you where the shutoff valve is.
02
Gas Dryer Hookup
Gas dryers get a new flexible connector, a leak test, and a metal vent connection like any dryer, because a gas dryer also exhausts combustion gases. We run a heat cycle and watch the burner through the sight hole to confirm ignition and a stable flame. Many gas dryers also need a standard three-prong outlet for the motor and controls, and we check that it is present and grounded before install day, so the dryer can be used as soon as we leave.
03
Gas Leak Testing at the Connection
A leak test is the last step of every gas connection we make, and we also do it as a standalone check when you smell gas near an appliance. We apply leak-detection solution to every joint and fitting at the connection and watch for bubbles, and use an electronic detector where solution cannot reach. If you smell gas strongly in the house, leave first and call your gas utility from outside; once they have cleared it, we can check the appliance connection.
What is included
What every gas hookup includes
- Shutoff valve inspection
- New flexible connector
- Correct fittings and sealant
- Propane conversion if required
- Anti-tip bracket on ranges
- Leak test at every joint
- Burner and flame check
- Valve location shown to you
Gas appliances on the First Coast
Plenty of Jacksonville homes cook on natural gas, and in outlying areas without gas mains, ranges and dryers run on propane from a tank. Propane appliances need the manufacturer's conversion kit, with different orifices and a regulator setting, so we confirm the fuel type when you book and bring the kit for your model.
Step by step
How a gas hookup goes
- 1
Gas off
Valve shut and old appliance removed.
- 2
Connect
New connector and fittings, sealant where required.
- 3
Leak test
Solution and detector at every joint.
- 4
Light and check
Burners, oven or dryer flame checked.
Timing
How long a gas hookup takes
A gas range or dryer swap at an existing valve usually takes about an hour including the leak test and burner checks. A propane conversion adds time because orifices are changed at each burner and the regulator is set, and we light and check every burner afterward.
FAQ
Gas Appliance Installation questions
No. A new connector is used on every install because old ones crack and loosen.
Yes, with the manufacturer's conversion kit for your model.
New lines, valves inside walls and meter work are done by a plumber or gas contractor.
Leave the house, avoid switches and call your gas utility from outside.
Yes, a standard grounded outlet for the drum motor and controls.
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DetailsGas range or dryer to connect?
Call and tell us the appliance and whether you have natural gas or propane.