can someone that's not an idiot answer this question. Please ; )
2006-07-01 11:54:19 · 10 answers · asked by champ sauce 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you can. Two ways
1. Go to a good wholesale electric shop and tell them that you want a new cord to DIRECTLY attach to the dryer. You could do it yourself its pretty easy. DO NOT SUE OR REPORT ME IF YOUR HOUSE BURNS DOWN
2. In the same shop ask if they can make you an extention.
You could try lowes or one of the giants but a smaller electrical shop is better. Good BZZZZZTTTT luck
2006-07-01 12:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There must be a code regulation that does not allow 12' extensions as I was only able to find 4' length for a dryer.
If you are having trouble hooking up your dryer due to the location of the plug you need to hire an electrician to relocate the outlet as you will not be able to find an extension cord for your dryer any longer than 4' long.
Sorry!!
2006-07-01 12:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about adding that long of a cord but 10 foot cords are sold. It may not be the safest thing to do but if you decide to try it an extension cord can be made as long as you use the same type and gage wire as the original cord. All the parts can be bought at home stores.
2006-07-01 12:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by newyork87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it has to be a heavy duty extension cord if it is a electric dryer, they do make them check with hardware stores or Lowes. I'am not sure about gas dryers you might be able to get by with a extension cord as it is 110 and not 220, however I would still suggest a heavier duty cord to be on the safe side.
2006-07-01 12:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise you have an electrician perform this for you. I am sure it can be done. Hardware stores do sell longer ones but not sure about 12 feet. It seems the newer models of driers all have impossible short cords!!
2006-07-01 12:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go even to Walmart and buy an "appliance extension cord," make sure it says on the label that its for long term use and for big appliances, if you use regular extension it could become hazardous.
2006-07-01 12:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by Mamacat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
called an extension cord
2006-07-01 11:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, use an extention cord.
2006-07-01 11:57:35 · answer #8 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. However you can purchase wire to any length you need and attach a plug. Splicing 230v wire is defintely not reccomended.
2006-07-01 12:02:01 · answer #9 · answered by prime_mickey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not an extension cord?
2006-07-01 11:57:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋