How do i convert from lp to natural gas?

Question

i have a hotpoint oven and i need to convert from lp to natural gas

Answer 1

I am an appliance installer and while Hotpoint isn't a brand our company deals with most gas ranges are the same. I would highly suggest checking Hotpoint's website to see if the model you have is in fact convertable because some lower end models might be natural gas or LP specific. Here is a section from their website on one of their higher end gas ranges:

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Installation Instructions

PROVIDE ADEQUATE

GAS SUPPLY

Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4" of

water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas

(propane or butane), 10″ of water column.

Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of

gas for which it is designed.

This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas.

If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must

be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to

operate the range on that gas.

For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied

to the regulator must be between 4″ and 13″ of water

column.

For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between 10″ and

13″ of water column.

When checking for proper operation of the regulator, the

inlet pressure must be at least 1″ greater than the operating

(manifold) pressure as given above.

The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range

manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of

whether natural or LP gas is being used.

A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the

range to the gas supply line should have an I.D. of 1/2″ and

be 5 feet in length for ease of installation. In Canada, flexible

connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer

than 6 feet in length.

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Keep in mind a conversion kit WILL be needed to complete this. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Going from LP to nat. Gas, you will need to change the o*****e on the gas valve.  Propane runs at 11, and nat. gas at3.5inches of water column.  Most stoves are set up for nat.  gas. it may be cheaper to get a used stove than to have a tech come out and replace the o*****e on the one you have . Good luck and God Bless.