![]() ![]() Much cheaper, but I still get the length I need. I’m wondering if I can easily combine 2 dryer cords, which would be about 10 feet each, and cost between $10-$15. I don’t want to purchase an extension cord, they run over $100 everywhere I’ve looked. ![]() By moving the dryer it will be farther from the 220/230 outlet. I purchased a stacking kit for my washer/dryer set. See more about Wiring Stack Washers and Dryers ![]() Keep in mind that clothes dryers may be electrically heated or gas heated, so the electrical circuit for the motor might be able to be shared with the washing machine unit, as specified by the owners manual or installation manual. Many stack washer dryer units are actually two separate units, each having its own specific electrical circuit requirement depending on the exact models that are purchased. The specified circuit will need to be installed as described in the installation manual. I do not recommend using a voltage adapter for a stack washer and dryer, and using a voltage adapter my void the manufacturers warranty.Īs described in this question, the required 21 amps of the stack washer and dryer exceeds the standard 15 or 20 amp 120 volt outlet circuit of an apartment or home, so a converter will not be available because converters cannot create amperage, only convert voltage within the amperage rating of the existing circuit. Notice: Installing additional outlet wiring should be done with a permit and be inspected. Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, electric drill, auger bits and extension cord.Įstimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and install electrical circuit wiring. Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrician. Guidelines to Provide Power for a Stack Washer and DryerĪpplication: Installing a Stack Washer Circuit This electrical wiring question came from: Wesley, from Denver, Colorado.ĭave’s Reply: Thanks for your electrical wiring question Wesley. Could you recommend a suitable step up/down converter that includes adapters? Or is there another solution I should consider? I’m on a very strict budget, so my options are few.I’ve been searching all over the metro area, but no one seems to stock a converter that I might use, apparently I’m looking in the wrong places.The 120/240v, 21A 60mHz machine has a three-pronged 240v plug, but I don’t have any outlets for it.Although this is the least desirable option, it is an acceptable approach because this is an older home with existing wiring.So Keep Watching So I Can Help You Wire it Right!Įlectrical Question #1: I have a GE stackable washer dryer combination machine (model #WSM2420TAAWW) that I would like to use in an apartment wired for 120v current. The second option, which requires buying a 3 prong cord at your local hardware store, is cheaper but the grounding will not be correct. The first option will bring the old wiring up to current code but this is time consuming and costly, and in some cases, not feasible. Replace the cord and plug for the dryer to match the outlet in the wall. Replace the wiring from the dryer’s breaker to the receptacle with all new wires. There are two options for correcting this to get the dryer going. How to Get the Dryer Plugged InĪll this background is nice but our homeowner still needs to know what to do. ![]() In those rare situations, this protects the homeowner and the appliance from being electrified. So how is this safer? In the event of an electrical problem at the dryer the current has a dedicated separate path to the electrical panel’s grounding system. Ultimately this change occurred because this is safer. With modern electrical standards the 4 prong outlet provides separate wires for the neutral and ground. Why the change? Old practices allowed three conductors two were hot wires and the third wire functioned for both neutral and ground. Then the code changed to require 4 prong. Up until the year 2000 installing 3 prong plugs and outlets were the norm. This is a common situation when installing a newer dryer in an older house. Here’s a little background on the matter as well as some options for getting the dryer up and running. The new dryer has a 4 prong plug and the outlet has 3. The new homeowner is bewildered when the dryer plug doesn’t match the outlet. It is not uncommon for new homeowners to move in, unpack, and attempt to do their first load of laundry, but can’t get the dryer hooked up. ![]()
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