I have a new washer 220v, requires 15A fuse. Draws 2000 watts. Can this be run from a 110-220 transformer?

Question

I was intending to install a dedicated 220v recepticle, but the cost of doing this verses buying a 3000 watt, 220v continuous use transformer (about $100-$150) seems somewhat cheaper and so much less labor intensive. I realize it's preferred to wire a permanent installation, but I'd like to save time and trouble. How simple to only have to plug in a transformer instead of spending a few days with a wiring project? How practicle is this implementation?

The washer has its own heating element (to augment the water temperature) which is documented to draw 2000 watts. From what I understand the transformer's capacity should exceed the appliance's wattage by at least 500 & the nearest transformer I have found online is 3000 watts (for continuous use).

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Answer 1

If your washer is rated at 2KW energy consumption at 220V, then youd require at least 3KW continuous rating for the transformer. To be safe, you'd want to have a transformer somewhat over-rated for the task. A 3-4KW continuous rated step up transformer is a little pricey....somewhere around 100-200 dollars depending on where you buy it. As the previous poster mentioned, youd also need at least a 20 AMP circuit to plug the transformer into. You may very well get away with running a dedicated 220V circuit a lot cheaper.

I see you edited your post.....

If wiring isnt your thing, then the transformer route may be the way to go! Sounds like your on the right track.

Answer 2

If you are drawing about 10A with a 220V circuit, then feeding it with a step up transformer will double the current plus the losses from the transformer. So you will be pulling 20A from a 15A circuit.

It would be cheaper to just buy the Romex and run 12-3 w/grd from the breaker panel to a plug. Once it's done right, you won't have any more problems.

Answer 3

I would not recommend putting in a transformer like that in a home setting as they can become hot and possible cause a fire, If you have a dedicated 120 volt plug in the area of the washer you may be able to convert thatto 220 volts if the washer does not require a neutral wire. And you may not get alot of use out of the transformer as they can sometimes burn out quickly

Answer 4

Your best bet is to install a dedicated circuit. Check your dryer again, I've never seen an electric dryer that only required 15A to operate, all the ones I've ever seen and installed required a 240VAC 30A circuit breaker.

Barring that I'd recommend a gas dryer (if possible) as it will cost less in the long run to operate and only needs a 120VAC outlet to operate its motor.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Avoid anything temporary. Do it right the first time. Should it cause a fire later on down the road, you will be denied coverage from any insurance for an illegal installation.