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I heard you must have one but it only became a requirement in the last twenty years but I have only heard this and I would like to know if it is true.

2007-03-14 16:20:15 · 4 answers · asked by Schayna P 1 in Home & Garden Maintenance & Repairs

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I'm assuming that you dont mean the on/off switch that it where you normally turn the washer on and off at, in other words the regular controls you would use to get the cycle started/stopped.

Now depending on what city you live in your cities inspection and planning dept should have an electrical inspector working there he/she should be up to speed with all the national electrical codes (NEC) as well as any special ones required by either your state or local city. He/She will be able to tell you what is required. If you live in the country it might be harder to track someone like that down.

From what I've seen dishwashers are normally hardwired directly into the power circuit and have a dedicated circuit breaker or fuse in your main panel. I believe this is what you may be referring to as an on/off switch since the circuit breaker or fuse does serve to turn your washer on/off since power goes from there to your washer but you will have to ask the pros in your area.

2007-03-14 16:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Cip 3 · 0 0

I don't know the Wisconsin codes but, this sounds a little ridiculous to me. It already has an on and off switch but, some areas are a little weird. Why would they require two separate switches? anyone?

2007-03-14 21:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0 0

I don't think so, not sure i live in wisconsin also, don't recall ever hearing this, and i don't believe my last dishwasher had an on off switch

2007-03-14 16:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetheart_1617 1 · 0 0

YES, THAT IS TRUE. THE NEMA CODE REQUIRES A SWITCH FOR THE DW. IT DID NOT REQUIRE THAT IN TIMES PAST.

2007-03-14 18:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by hghjsln 5 · 0 0

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