2007-01-03 08:26:52 · 12 answers · asked by nick o 1 in Travel ➔ France ➔ Other - France
Not necessarily. As I remember the last washing machine I had in England had two water connections, one for hot water and one for cold. In French flats there is only a single water connection, so a British machine wouldn't work. Sell the British machine before you leave and buy a new one in France; white goods are really cheap over here. Check the site below for French cheapest prices.
2007-01-03 09:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use a Swiss washing machine as well.
Most electrical appliances sold in Europe have to work in the 220 - 240 volt AC range.
Yours will work. BTW : 'White goods' in France are about 20% cheaper here in France than the UK.
It might be cheaper to leave your old machine and buy a new one.
2007-01-03 23:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by philip_jones2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No: It will probably spin the wrong way ;-)
However you can try with an adapter (current in France is 220V / 50 hz / European plug), but beware of the maximum power that the adapter can support compared the the machine's peak power.
Also, given the price of a washing machine, and the weight of it, it is probably not worth it to transport it.
2007-01-04 04:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by bloo435 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to as in France, we use 220V and in England, 210. You just need to buy an adaptor (very cheap) or have the plug changed (but I guess it's cheaper to use an adaptor).
I've never had a problem with any of my electrical equipments, although I have to admit they were small ones.
2007-01-03 08:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Offkey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You just need to change the plug...however your TV won't work! You will need to buy a new one in France.
2007-01-05 11:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by Stef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask Tony Hawkes, sounds like something he would know. He wrote about moving to France, all you need to know is in this book!!
2007-01-03 08:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You'll need an internation kit. And there might be a problem with the electricity.
2007-01-03 08:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can you only need to get converters that you 'll attach to the plug then if you move back to the us you just take it of
2007-01-03 11:46:23 · answer #8 · answered by super answers 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With the proper electrical converters, you can use it anywhere.
2007-01-03 08:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by Al P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure! you'll just need an adaptor.
2007-01-03 08:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by beany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋