I have a 220 Dryer in my house and am moving and it has gas hook ups for the dryer is it possible to convert the dryer to 110, same goes with a stove, Ive heard of people doing it with a dryer but not stoves.. I know some electricans I just want to to before I ask.
2007-06-23 08:34:50 · 9 answers · asked by american_eagle_guy1983 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you could if you bought a 120 volt heating element and rewired your dryer so it would work....all 230 volt dryers have 220 volt heating elements in them...these will not make much heat on 120 volts and would not dry your clothes...the motor is fine as it runs on 120 volts already...
2007-06-23 10:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hire an electrician......If you are asking this question, you are indicating that you don't have an understanding of what needs to be done! This is not a DIY job! FIRST you must make sure that you have the proper breaker for this. Then that you have sufficient wiring and the right type of outlet (Electrical code compliance) Get the cost estimated then go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a new gas dryer for about $350-400 as the cost of the job may be more than a new dryer. THEN place an ad in the paper selling your electric dryer which you may be able to sell for $100-150..... End cost of a new dryer $250 -300
2016-05-18 03:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where these guys got their info but there is no such thing as a true 220 appliance. A electric dryer unless an apartment model runs on 220 volts which breaks down to2 110 volt circits; one for the control circuit and the other 110 for the heater element. Together they add upto 220 same with an all electric stove. Any gas appliance still needs a 110 circuit to it for the controls including the ignitor. An apartment dryer is made to run on 110 and thus the smaller size
2007-06-23 09:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You can convert anything if you try.... However, it is safer and more economical to either have the new place wired for an electric dryer or buy a gas one.....
To convert it yourself, you need to understand how it works from top to bottom (in other words, you need to be a repair person)..... To pay to convert it would cost you (for a proper job) more than a new gas dryer would cost....
Check the local paper where you are moving if a new one is too expensive for you, as there is almost always someone selling a used one..... And if it runs and sounds O.K. then it probably is......
18 yrs home appliance repair......
2007-06-23 16:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by S. E. Charles 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is a gas stove that works on 220V - you dont live in the
United States. Go directly to http://appliancequickfix.com/
to see a simple overview of how dryers work
2007-06-23 11:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A 220 Volt DRYER sounds like an Electric Dryer to me.
Gas Dryers are usually 120V.
If it is a 220V gas dryer, the identification plate should be able to tell you If and I say "IF" it has 120/240 then it is changeable. One more thing I find easy is since you have a computer, get the manufacturer to help from their web site. They will want the model and ser #.
Good Luck ! ! !
2007-06-23 08:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by norman8012003 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No not a good ideal the element is rated for 220 volts ruining it at 120 v will only produce half of the heat as well as the electric motor that spins the drum is also rated at 220 volts ruining the motor at 120 will burn it up get a unit that runs on 120 volts
2007-06-23 09:02:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Plain and simple,NO
Motor 110v
Element 220v
There is no 110v element available that would fit a full size dryer.
Same with the stove.
Sell them and get gas appliances.
2007-06-24 00:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can be done, but it is a more economically sound investment to purchase another unit(s) that is already equipped to run on 110.
2007-06-23 08:42:17 · answer #9 · answered by Don,The 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋