I live in an apartment with a washer hook up but no dryer hookup. Is it possible to convert to a standard plug so I can use my dryer or will I have to talk my landlord into placeing a dryer plug and breaker for it?
2007-01-26 08:41:38 · 12 answers · asked by jessicalitt2000 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Dryers require 240 volts to run the heater, hence the 4 prong plug. I'm not sure there's a dryer out there that will run on only 120. There are also devices that will stack two 120 outlets on two different circuits to make a 240 circuit, but they are not intended for a permanent or semi permanent solution.
2007-01-26 08:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by corey g 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No You won't be able to convert a dryer to 120 volt but you can buy dryers that use 120...they have different elements and aren't as large. They generally take twice as long to dry the clothes as well. If you want to run the large dryer you will have to get an electrician to put in the right plug.
2007-01-26 08:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by CJ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
110 - 115 - 120 volt is all the same. It just depends on what the manufacturer puts in the manual. Same goes for 220 - 240 volt. From what you are describing you have a 220 v. electric dryer. Check the manual and see if it can be converted.The higher the voltage, the less it costs to operate. From experience, if you change the voltage, the heat coil won't get as hot or function properly. I'd get the landlord to put in a new receptacle for you . Better yet offer to pay for the installation yourself. Look at it this way; It may cost a hundred or more and he's not getting anything out of it .Why should he put any cash out without it benefiting him. If you pay for it , it cost him nothing and it benefits you. If he pays he may raise your rent to make up the loss.
2007-01-26 09:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dryer is a appliance that is tested and approved by
Underwriters Laboratories(see tag on dryer). You most likely have a 10amp/120 volt dryer.Any change to this dryer will noll and void any warranty and could result in
failure of the appliance and at worst a fire.
Contact your landlord who will hire a licensed Electrician
to wire you a plug for your dryer.
For you and everybody around you don't try some makeshift conversion,Your just asking for trouble.
Good luck and keep dry.
2007-01-26 10:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lionman 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no.....that won't work. It can cause a fire.....the wiring and the plug could over heat, if you don't damage the dryer itself....like the motor or the heating element. The dryer is made for a 220 volt,...even if there was some way you could do it........then it wouldn't dry very good anyway. Best of luck to you.
2007-01-26 08:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the heater element of a dryer runs 120 volts off one circuit and the other 120 volts runs the motor on the other circuit. Not 100% sure, but I think thats how it works.
2007-01-26 09:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by SharpGuy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, you will burn up your dryer motor.
Your dryer needs 220 volts for both the motor and heater. You won't hurt the heater but you will ruin the motor if you try to run it on 110 volts.
2007-01-26 08:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because of the amount of electricity a dryer uses I would think it would need to be on its own breaker. I have never seen a dryer without a three prong plug.
2007-01-26 08:49:00 · answer #8 · answered by meisa777 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. They do make 120 Volt dryers though. That will need its own 20 Amp circuit. Will be smaller though (load handling).
2007-01-26 09:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you can't convert, But you can get a dryer that runs on 110v and gas You just have to make sure there is gas hook up....
2007-01-26 08:54:36 · answer #10 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋