2007-02-21 02:50:17 · 11 answers · asked by Mandy E 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes. You still need electric to run the machinery. Gas is only your heat source.
2007-02-21 02:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot merely replace the 110V outlet with a 220V version - the power requirement for an electric dryer would exceed the capacity of the existing wires, which are probably 14 or 12 gauge wires (15 or 20 amps, respectively.) You will need to run a brand new dedicated 220V 4-wire cable (3 conductors + ground) from your circuit breaker panel to the new outlet. You should keep the existing 110V power line - it probably supplies power to your washing machine, and possibly to overhead lights. You will need to know the current requirement for the new dryer and perhaps round it up by 5 amps or so. For example, a Whirlpool electric dryer, #WED9400S, requires a 30 amp circuit as a minimum. That is 30 amps x 220 V, or 6.6 kilowatts of power - a hefty load. Most probably, your existing wire is 15 amps x 110 V, or 1.65 kilowatts - definitely not enough to power your new dryer. I suggest that you hire an electrician or retired elect. contractor to either do this work for you (including pulling an electrical permit), or at the least, advise and consult with you on this project. This job is in the scope of a knowledgeable DIY, but your questions suggest you should do additional reading about electrical systems and the NEC. Taunton Press is a publisher of many excellent building & construction books. Finally, the high voltage and power of this project are something that you definitely don't want to do incorrectly - a mistake could be fatal. Good luck, and please take my advice about hiring a professional.
2016-05-24 02:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you want the motor to run, the ignitor to operate and the timer to advance. If you don't care about those three functions then the answer is NO, it does not need to be plugged into an outlet.
2007-02-24 20:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Mandy it does----
they just haven't finished the gas conversion to electric motor --home translator (consumer version) yet, and so, you still have to plug it in !!!
2007-02-21 03:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless the motor is running the gas valve will not turn on.
2007-02-21 04:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course... the drum and controles run on electricity
2007-02-21 02:58:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes .Something has to turn Drum.
2007-02-21 02:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by bob r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes all of your controls depend on elect.
2007-02-25 02:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by oildog#1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really does'nt HAVE to be, but if you would like your clothes to be dry, well then yes it does.
2007-02-21 06:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by Mike S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Too funny!
2007-02-25 01:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mike G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋