Propane and Natural Gas Stove Service in Brewster, Ohio

Most New Stoves Ship Set Up for Natural Gas

Here is the detail that surprises many rural buyers: nearly every gas stove leaves the factory configured for natural gas. Propane is delivered at a different pressure and has a different energy content, so the stove needs smaller orifices and a regulator set for LP before it will burn correctly. The conversion parts usually come in a bag taped inside the stove or tucked in with the manual.

If a stove is connected to propane without converting it, the flames come out tall, yellow and sooty. That is wasteful at best, and it can put more carbon monoxide into the kitchen. Please do not throw away that small bag of brass parts.

What an LP Conversion Involves

We follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific model. The general steps are the same on most stoves, and the work takes some care because each orifice is small and easy to cross-thread.

• Swap each cooktop burner orifice for the LP size marked in the kit
• Change the oven and broiler orifices, or adjust them, depending on the design
• Flip or replace the pressure regulator setting from natural gas to LP
• Set the low-flame or simmer screws so burners stay lit on the lowest setting
• Label the stove so the next person knows it was converted
• Leak test the connection and light every burner to check the flame

Propane Supply Problems That Look Like Stove Problems

Some calls in the Brewster area turn out to have nothing to do with the stove itself. A tank running low can cause weak, sputtering flames before the gas runs out completely. A regulator at the tank that is failing or iced up in cold weather can starve every appliance in the house. When the stove, the water heater and the furnace all act up at once, the supply is the place to look.

We check the pressure at the stove and, if the supply is the issue, we can repair piping or regulators on your side of the system. For bigger piping jobs, see our Brewster propane line service. Questions about refilling or the tank itself go to your propane supplier.

Smelling Gas With a Propane Stove

Propane has an odorant added, just like natural gas, so a leak usually smells like rotten eggs. Propane is also heavier than air, so it tends to settle low, in basements and near the floor. If you smell it, leave the house, avoid using switches or phones inside, and call your propane supplier or 911 from outside. If it is safe to reach the tank, closing the tank valve stops the flow.

Once the leak is made safe, we can find the source, which is often an old connector or a loose fitting behind the stove, and repair it.

Natural Gas Customers in the Village

Homes in the village itself may be on natural gas service. For those, we handle standard hookups, shutoff valve replacement and repairs like weak igniters or clicking burners. If you want to compare stove styles, our gas range page for Brewster may help, and our Stark County gas stove overview explains the whole service.