i have a electric dryer which requires a 220v outlet but i only have 110v outlets in my basement, other than having the outlet changed or buying a gas dryer what can i do...
2006-08-23 09:55:53 · 18 answers · asked by tythegemini 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Good advice given except for the converter/inverters answers. Forget them. You need an electrician to put in a dedicated line. Dedicated means that only one machine is hooked to the line and a breaker controls it. You also mentioned another good answer. How old is your dryer? If it is over 7 years old it would be more cost effective just to buy a gas one...that is if you have gas already installed.
2006-08-23 14:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having a new outlet installed from the circuit breaker box is about the only way. Even if you used an inverter to raise the voltage up to 220V from a standard 110V outlet, there wouldn't be enough amperage to power the heating coil. Electric dryers use a lot of electricity and it is necessary to have at least a 30 amp circuit.
2006-08-23 10:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You hit it, you'll have to have an electrician wire a 220v service for the dryer or get a gas dryer. Oh, I just thought, you could tie up some lines in your basement and hang your clothes on the lines to dry.
2006-08-23 11:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An electric dryer uses a lot of power, and it might not be safe to use any kind of adapter. You need to put it on a separate circuit to meet code, I think. It's a pain to buy a new dryer, but a gas one is nice if you have a gas connection.
2006-08-23 10:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a converter. Your electric dryer requires a 30 amp 220 volt circuit that needs to come directly from the panel. Hire an electrician or handy man to run a dedicated circuit with #10 AWG wire to a Dryer receptacle for you.
2006-08-23 10:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by hutmikttmuk 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Need to run new cables gauge #10, separate double throw breaker 30 A and work to be done by an electrician.
2006-08-23 12:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by Handyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have three wires. A black a red and a white. Two are 110 and one is the ground. Rather than assume which one is ground, I would test them with a voltage meter. Once you know which is the ground, use one of the 110's and the ground for a 110 plug.
2016-03-27 02:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a 220v outlet installed by a professional electrician. If installed incorrectly, it could cause a fire.
2006-08-23 10:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Radio Shack sells international AC convertors that will do the job for you BUT keep in mind, there's nothing like the real thing, and operating a high energy appliance that demands 220v darn well needs it.
2006-08-23 10:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Robio the Great! 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
u just need a transformer that convert from 110 v to 220 v and its cost about 8 $ only in us
2006-08-23 10:05:00 · answer #10 · answered by Navigator 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋