It's an older house and there is no 3 prong dryer outlet, I need to install one. Don't know if the dryer needs a dedicated line to the breaker box or not. If it does need it's own line what are my options? What what other line could I share if any?
2007-01-07 02:51:23 · 11 answers · asked by JaxTown 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Backyard was correct. Kayak is not correct for a couple of reasons that are not important to this question.
It is possible that the breaker box is already at full load, but it is quite unlikely.
2007-01-07 13:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither kayak nor backyard are totally correct, and DSM Handyman is going to be held responsible for a fire eventually. You cannot "share a line" between a dryer and anything else. Washing and Drying at the same time will not put a 50-60 Amp load on the main. Drying will put about 24 amps on both legs of the main, and washing will put an additional app. 8 amps on one of the 2, for 24 on one, 32 on the other. Without knowing if you have electric heat, and what the service size is, it is impossible to give a correct answer to this question.
2007-01-09 19:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by timcsa30117 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can install 2 tandem breakers. You will be removing 4 single pole breakers from your power panel. Install 2 tandems. This will give you 2 open spaces to install your new 2-pole breaker for the dryer. Typically a 2-pole 30 amp. Try to use bedroom receptacle circuits when you swap breakers, as these generally have less load.
2007-01-07 03:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Backyard has not addressed the possibility that the main in the breaker panel might not support the additional load. You must consider that washing and drying simultaneousily could put a 50 -60 amp load on the main. If you also heat electrically and have a 100 amp main you are pushing the envelope. An electrical contractor should be willing to give you an assessment and a cost
2007-01-07 08:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by kayak 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Electric clothes dryers required a dedicated service of 220v. You can run a sub-panel off the main breaker box. If you don't have the knowledge to do so, call a certified electrician.
2007-01-07 03:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by LifeRyder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kathleen, Bluedog and Robert are correct. You need only be concerned that you have the correct style and correct amperage. GE has their own proprietary style (which costs more). Most others have a standard hook and clip style. Simply turn off your main power switch, remove a breaker that you can leave turned off for awhile, take it to your local hardware (or Home Depot) store and tell them you need a 30 amp, two pole 220 breaker in the same style. It sounds like you know what you are doing since you are doing your own wiring, but nonetheless, be sure you turn off your main breaker switch each time you enter the box.
2016-03-29 14:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a dedicated 30 amp circuit if it is an electric dryer. Call an electrician to be safe.
2007-01-07 03:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by brian d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dryer needs dedicated line
2007-01-07 03:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by cameron b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hot water heater is electric and it has a 3 prong plug and the cord is long enough from your dryer to plug into the outlet then by unpluging the water heater it is ok to plug the dryer into it. Or you could add a 3 prong extension cord to plug into the w.heater socket and run it to the dryer. Only one appliance can be used at a time.
2007-01-07 03:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
A major appliance should have it's own line and breaker I would think. You should ask a qualified electrician, don't want to burn your house down..
2007-01-07 02:55:57 · answer #10 · answered by doktordbel 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋