MDTECH Technical Solutions: Licensed Propane (LP) to Natural Gas (NG) Conversion Services

MDTECH Technical Services specializes in the professional, safe, and code-compliant conversion of commercial and residential appliances from Liquid Propane (LP) to Natural Gas (NG). We provide licensed on-site service across the Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois.

When businesses and homeowners search for a “propane to natural gas conversion kit” and installation, they are looking for a reliable, certified contractor to permanently switch their heavy-duty cooking equipment, heating systems, or backup generators. MDTECH ensures the conversion maintains peak performance and adheres to all local safety and building codes.

The MDTECH Conversion Advantage

Conversion from LP to NG is a complex procedure that requires component replacement and precise pressure adjustment. MDTECH’s certified process ensures safety and optimal function:

1. Precision Orifice and Burner Modification

The critical step in any conversion is adapting the burner opening sizes. Propane is higher pressure and requires smaller orifices than the lower-pressure, higher-volume Natural Gas:

• Orifice Replacement: We meticulously replace existing LP orifices with certified NG orifices tailored to the appliance’s exact BTU requirements.

• Air Shutter Adjustment: We adjust or modify the appliance’s air shutters to ensure the correct air-to-fuel ratio, guaranteeing a clean, blue, efficient flame and preventing sooting.

2. Professional Pressure Regulation and Testing

Using the wrong regulator or setting the incorrect pressure is a major safety hazard. MDTECH guarantees correct pressure management:

• Regulator Exchange: We replace the high-pressure LP regulator with a certified, low-pressure NG regulator, ensuring the gas flow is correct for the appliance.

• Manifold Pressure Verification: Using a digital manometer, we precisely adjust and test the manifold gas pressure (typically $3.5$ inches of water column for NG) to match the manufacturer’s specifications.

3. Code-Compliant Gas Line Integration

A permanent conversion often requires installing new gas supply lines, which must meet strict safety standards:

• Proper Line Sizing: We ensure the new flexible or rigid gas line connecting to the NG source is properly sized to deliver the required volume (CFH) for the appliance’s total BTU rating.

• Leak Testing and Tagging: After the conversion and line connection are complete, the system is subjected to a comprehensive leak test. The appliance is permanently tagged and documented as officially converted to Natural Gas.

Common Appliance Conversion Expertise

Our licensed gas fitters are experienced in converting a wide range of specialty and commercial appliances:

• Commercial Kitchen Equipment: Ranges, deep fryers, charbroilers, and convection ovens.

• Residential Appliances: Stoves, water heaters, furnaces, and laundry dryers.

• Outdoor and Industrial Systems: Patio heaters, pool heaters, and emergency backup generators.

Convert Safely and Permanently with MDTECH

Do not attempt complex gas conversions yourself. Improper conversion is dangerous, can ruin your appliance, and may violate insurance policies. Trust the certified, licensed professionals at MDTECH to handle your appliance conversion with guaranteed safety and precision.

Call us today to schedule your licensed appliance conversion service!

MDTECH Services

Irvine, CA, United States

Call Now: (310) 871-0323

Email: dispatch1@md-techusa.com

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