What should I do about a electric dryer that is on my breaker box but is used by all the tenants in the bldg?
Q. I live in an apartment with three units. We have a shared washer and dryer in the basement. We all split the water bill but pay our own electric bills. I noticed that the electric dryer is on my electric. Do I approach the landlord regarding this or just suck it up?
Asked by ezman30 - Wed Sep 19 11:17:26 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first depending what state you are in the hook up is most likely illegal, call your local electric company and inquire into the legality then what i would do is most likely the dryer is on its own breaker in the box, i would just throw the breaker and cut it off until it is resolved
Answered by goz1111 - Wed Sep 19 11:23:26 2007
Q. I live in an apartment with three units. We have a shared washer and dryer in the basement. We all split the water bill but pay our own electric bills. I noticed that the electric dryer is on my electric. Do I approach the landlord regarding this or just suck it up?
Asked by ezman30 - Wed Sep 19 11:17:26 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first depending what state you are in the hook up is most likely illegal, call your local electric company and inquire into the legality then what i would do is most likely the dryer is on its own breaker in the box, i would just throw the breaker and cut it off until it is resolved
Answered by goz1111 - Wed Sep 19 11:23:26 2007
can I hook an electric dryer into a plug that an electric stove was in?
Q. I got an electric dryer. I have a plug that was where the electric stove was. is there an amp or ohm difference? will there be a danger?
Asked by ptcruisher2001 - Sat Nov 21 20:51:45 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is an amp difference... dryers are typically 30 amp (check the plate on the back of yours to verify), while electric stoves are usually 40 amp. The plug is different too. A dryer plug will not fit into an outlet made for a stove. If the location is where you want it, you can easily change the 40 amp breaker (replace it with a 30 amp breaker), and plug, and use the existing wire without any problems (assuming the wire is in good shape). If the dryer has the old 3 prong wire cord, this is a good time to upgrade it to the 4 wire cord while you're at it. All of the parts can be found at your local hardware or building supply store. I would shut off the breaker to the circuit, replace the outlet, then shut off the main circuit… [cont.]
Answered by thewrangler_sw - Sat Nov 21 21:34:30 2009
Q. I got an electric dryer. I have a plug that was where the electric stove was. is there an amp or ohm difference? will there be a danger?
Asked by ptcruisher2001 - Sat Nov 21 20:51:45 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is an amp difference... dryers are typically 30 amp (check the plate on the back of yours to verify), while electric stoves are usually 40 amp. The plug is different too. A dryer plug will not fit into an outlet made for a stove. If the location is where you want it, you can easily change the 40 amp breaker (replace it with a 30 amp breaker), and plug, and use the existing wire without any problems (assuming the wire is in good shape). If the dryer has the old 3 prong wire cord, this is a good time to upgrade it to the 4 wire cord while you're at it. All of the parts can be found at your local hardware or building supply store. I would shut off the breaker to the circuit, replace the outlet, then shut off the main circuit… [cont.]
Answered by thewrangler_sw - Sat Nov 21 21:34:30 2009
How to make a connection to a gas/electric dryer?
Q. I am trying to connect my gas/electric dryer to a gas tank. I wonder if it is possible to have two separate connections (two tanks), one for the stove and one for the dryer. I will appreciate any suggestions.
Asked by doctorskin - Mon Jan 28 14:07:24 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Presuming you purchased a " Propane" dryer ( natural gas model will NOT work) then the main considerations are the flow ratings of the tank regulator. The dryer will require more flow than a stove and both together might well exceed the rating of the current regulator. You could just get a regulator rated for the dryer and run copper feed line ( with a flex line at dryer connection) from the 2nd tank.
Answered by mcmdcak - Mon Jan 28 14:45:53 2008
Q. I am trying to connect my gas/electric dryer to a gas tank. I wonder if it is possible to have two separate connections (two tanks), one for the stove and one for the dryer. I will appreciate any suggestions.
Asked by doctorskin - Mon Jan 28 14:07:24 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Presuming you purchased a " Propane" dryer ( natural gas model will NOT work) then the main considerations are the flow ratings of the tank regulator. The dryer will require more flow than a stove and both together might well exceed the rating of the current regulator. You could just get a regulator rated for the dryer and run copper feed line ( with a flex line at dryer connection) from the 2nd tank.
Answered by mcmdcak - Mon Jan 28 14:45:53 2008
how do I hook up a gas dryer in a room that has both electric & gas? Electric dryer broke down. using gas now.
Q. My electric dryer just broke down but I have a new gas dryer on hand. Can I do something in my utility room that will let me use a electric washer (which is already working) and a new gas dryer?
Asked by Christine S - Tue Jul 15 16:04:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. your question is can you use a gas dryer and an electric washer at the same time? yes you can,just hook up your dryer to the gas lines and vent it outside,and continue to use your electric washer,and you don't need a 220 outlet for the washer only a 110 outlet,the same one you have been using,hope that helps.
Answered by pomohud - Tue Jul 15 16:35:48 2008
Q. My electric dryer just broke down but I have a new gas dryer on hand. Can I do something in my utility room that will let me use a electric washer (which is already working) and a new gas dryer?
Asked by Christine S - Tue Jul 15 16:04:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. your question is can you use a gas dryer and an electric washer at the same time? yes you can,just hook up your dryer to the gas lines and vent it outside,and continue to use your electric washer,and you don't need a 220 outlet for the washer only a 110 outlet,the same one you have been using,hope that helps.
Answered by pomohud - Tue Jul 15 16:35:48 2008
electric dryer or gas dryer(cloth) which is energy efficient and saves more money?
Q. Could u please tell me that which option should I choose electric dryer or dryer on gas for my new home. So that i can lower my bills ? and which one is best ? thanks
Asked by Ani G - Thu Oct 25 09:33:06 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've had both. I've found the newest gas dryers to be more effiecient and therefore cost less to operate than electric. Make sure when you purchase your dryer is comes equiped with a 'moisture sensor' that allows the dryer to tell when the clothes are dry. Our dryer has one and it cost us about $360 new from Lowe's. This feature allows the dryer to operate ONLY as long as necesary to dry to clothes. It senses the moisture content in the dryer and then turns itself off when the clothes are dry. Extremely effecient! good luck and I hope this helps!
Answered by wrkey - Thu Oct 25 09:39:46 2007
Q. Could u please tell me that which option should I choose electric dryer or dryer on gas for my new home. So that i can lower my bills ? and which one is best ? thanks
Asked by Ani G - Thu Oct 25 09:33:06 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've had both. I've found the newest gas dryers to be more effiecient and therefore cost less to operate than electric. Make sure when you purchase your dryer is comes equiped with a 'moisture sensor' that allows the dryer to tell when the clothes are dry. Our dryer has one and it cost us about $360 new from Lowe's. This feature allows the dryer to operate ONLY as long as necesary to dry to clothes. It senses the moisture content in the dryer and then turns itself off when the clothes are dry. Extremely effecient! good luck and I hope this helps!
Answered by wrkey - Thu Oct 25 09:39:46 2007
can i use an electric dryer instead?
Q. we are moving into a house and we have an washer and electric dryer...there is a gas hookup in the basement for the dryer but i want to know if we can still use our electric dryer instead. i don't really want to pay for a brand new gas dryer as the washer/dryer set is new and was a gift.
Asked by tythegemini - Tue Aug 22 10:29:27 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Electric dryers usually take a 220 outlet. (It's possible there may be a mini-dryer that uses a standard 110 supply but I suspect that it would be inefficient -- if its exists.) Adding a 220 outlet would be more costly than buying a new dryer especially if additional amps have to be added. Maybe you will get lucky and there will be a 220 outlet in place as well as the gas supply.
Answered by murphy - Tue Aug 22 11:02:39 2006
Q. we are moving into a house and we have an washer and electric dryer...there is a gas hookup in the basement for the dryer but i want to know if we can still use our electric dryer instead. i don't really want to pay for a brand new gas dryer as the washer/dryer set is new and was a gift.
Asked by tythegemini - Tue Aug 22 10:29:27 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Electric dryers usually take a 220 outlet. (It's possible there may be a mini-dryer that uses a standard 110 supply but I suspect that it would be inefficient -- if its exists.) Adding a 220 outlet would be more costly than buying a new dryer especially if additional amps have to be added. Maybe you will get lucky and there will be a 220 outlet in place as well as the gas supply.
Answered by murphy - Tue Aug 22 11:02:39 2006
which one is better to have in the house..an electric clothes dryer or a gas powered clothes dryer?
Q. my gas powered clothes dryer just broke down, i want to buy a new one..but i don't know which one is better..i heard that electric dryer is cheaper to buy ..why?
Asked by jhun - Tue Dec 11 11:50:05 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the gas dryer will save money in the long run and i think your clothes come out softer, and as for the electirc dryer being less expensive well you get what you pay for
Answered by earthgirl - Tue Dec 11 12:01:42 2007
Q. my gas powered clothes dryer just broke down, i want to buy a new one..but i don't know which one is better..i heard that electric dryer is cheaper to buy ..why?
Asked by jhun - Tue Dec 11 11:50:05 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the gas dryer will save money in the long run and i think your clothes come out softer, and as for the electirc dryer being less expensive well you get what you pay for
Answered by earthgirl - Tue Dec 11 12:01:42 2007
what is the difference between gas and electric dryer?
Q. the apt where i live has no build in laundry supply. I want to buy a electric dryer that has no gas required because they didn't provide any thing for hold up the gas dyer, So my question is does the electric dryer really don't need any gas on it? which one will pay more on my PG&E bill?? do i need to worry about the power's thing etc...thank foe help.
Asked by yui s - Thu Feb 19 21:34:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Before you buy, you need to know if you have a 220 outlet. This is an electric outlet that doesn't look like the other ones in your apt. It will have three holes but will be much bigger. If you have one of them..go shopping for an electric dryer but measure the space.
Answered by SuziQu - Thu Feb 19 22:18:27 2009
Q. the apt where i live has no build in laundry supply. I want to buy a electric dryer that has no gas required because they didn't provide any thing for hold up the gas dyer, So my question is does the electric dryer really don't need any gas on it? which one will pay more on my PG&E bill?? do i need to worry about the power's thing etc...thank foe help.
Asked by yui s - Thu Feb 19 21:34:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Before you buy, you need to know if you have a 220 outlet. This is an electric outlet that doesn't look like the other ones in your apt. It will have three holes but will be much bigger. If you have one of them..go shopping for an electric dryer but measure the space.
Answered by SuziQu - Thu Feb 19 22:18:27 2009
I want to buy an electric dryer for my apartment. Is there a way I can plug in the dryer to a 110 watt outlet?
Q. The outlet is a standard wall outlet. I was wondering if there was a converter or adapter. Also, electric dryer uses 220 plug.
Asked by teo_chewguy - Tue Nov 27 21:19:19 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is a 120v dryer on the market, check with any Major appliance store, it will work off a standard wall out let,
Answered by William B - Tue Nov 27 21:29:47 2007
Q. The outlet is a standard wall outlet. I was wondering if there was a converter or adapter. Also, electric dryer uses 220 plug.
Asked by teo_chewguy - Tue Nov 27 21:19:19 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is a 120v dryer on the market, check with any Major appliance store, it will work off a standard wall out let,
Answered by William B - Tue Nov 27 21:29:47 2007
Can you convert a gas dryer to an electric dryer??
Q. I have a gas dryer but my apt is all electric. Wanted to know before buying an electric dryer.
Asked by GRITS75 - Sun Jun 18 17:47:27 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No you can not convert the gas dryer to electric but i do have a solution for you..Your gas dryer is either for natural gas or propane...check to see what kind of gas it uses..if you are not sure here are some clues...at your current place do you have a gas bottle out side your home that some one comes and fills? or do you have gas coming in from the street and get a bill in the mail?...well if your dryer is setup for propane you can run your dryer from a propane tank i had the same situation once and i ran mine from barbecue tanks all you need is to get a plumber or friend who knows how to do the connections to connect a gas line from the back of the dryer to quick connect to the bottle just like your gas grill...but if your dryer is set-u [cont.]
Answered by bearczar - Sun Jun 18 18:21:06 2006
Q. I have a gas dryer but my apt is all electric. Wanted to know before buying an electric dryer.
Asked by GRITS75 - Sun Jun 18 17:47:27 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No you can not convert the gas dryer to electric but i do have a solution for you..Your gas dryer is either for natural gas or propane...check to see what kind of gas it uses..if you are not sure here are some clues...at your current place do you have a gas bottle out side your home that some one comes and fills? or do you have gas coming in from the street and get a bill in the mail?...well if your dryer is setup for propane you can run your dryer from a propane tank i had the same situation once and i ran mine from barbecue tanks all you need is to get a plumber or friend who knows how to do the connections to connect a gas line from the back of the dryer to quick connect to the bottle just like your gas grill...but if your dryer is set-u [cont.]
Answered by bearczar - Sun Jun 18 18:21:06 2006
Heating element or thermostat on electric dryer?
Q. I have a three year old electric Whirlpool dryer that is tumbling but not heating. I've looked at the skematics on the internet and found that there are two thermostats. One near the back and another which looks like it's on the outside of the barrow. I don't have the funds this time of year for the $75 service charge but then I don't really want to spend the money on one themostat but find out it is the other or teh heating element. Any ideas on how to proceed?
Asked by digitaldiva1229 - Mon Mar 17 10:27:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you can get to where the thermostat is, you can take a screw dirver while the dryer is running and cross the leads on the two thermastats. There are two of them, one where the coil is at that blows if the coil reaches to hot (fan goes out), the other cuts on and off at a certain temp to keep the clothes from burning, this one is a little ways up from the coil. Warning, these are hot, so make sure the screw driver you are using is insulated. Another means of checking the coil is simply pulling it out and checking for breaks, or you can use a ohm meter to make sure there is resistance going through it,no resistance = bad. Most likely it the thermastats, buy both because if one is bad, it will cause the other to fail as well. by… [cont.]
Answered by cliffcc078 - Mon Mar 17 10:37:38 2008
Q. I have a three year old electric Whirlpool dryer that is tumbling but not heating. I've looked at the skematics on the internet and found that there are two thermostats. One near the back and another which looks like it's on the outside of the barrow. I don't have the funds this time of year for the $75 service charge but then I don't really want to spend the money on one themostat but find out it is the other or teh heating element. Any ideas on how to proceed?
Asked by digitaldiva1229 - Mon Mar 17 10:27:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you can get to where the thermostat is, you can take a screw dirver while the dryer is running and cross the leads on the two thermastats. There are two of them, one where the coil is at that blows if the coil reaches to hot (fan goes out), the other cuts on and off at a certain temp to keep the clothes from burning, this one is a little ways up from the coil. Warning, these are hot, so make sure the screw driver you are using is insulated. Another means of checking the coil is simply pulling it out and checking for breaks, or you can use a ohm meter to make sure there is resistance going through it,no resistance = bad. Most likely it the thermastats, buy both because if one is bad, it will cause the other to fail as well. by… [cont.]
Answered by cliffcc078 - Mon Mar 17 10:37:38 2008
Is it more efficient to have a gas dryer or an electric one?
Q. I am thinking about switching over to electric dryer. Any suggestions??? does it take longer? Is it more energy efficient??
Asked by theresa_d131 - Mon Aug 13 20:32:25 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Look at the tags to see how much it will cost to use the dryer for a year. Compare the cost of the electricity and gas in your area to the cost. You should be able to figure out which will have the lower cost to operate. That is the one you should buy. If you are just looking at "efficiency" then stick with gas.
Answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 - Mon Aug 13 20:38:00 2007
Q. I am thinking about switching over to electric dryer. Any suggestions??? does it take longer? Is it more energy efficient??
Asked by theresa_d131 - Mon Aug 13 20:32:25 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Look at the tags to see how much it will cost to use the dryer for a year. Compare the cost of the electricity and gas in your area to the cost. You should be able to figure out which will have the lower cost to operate. That is the one you should buy. If you are just looking at "efficiency" then stick with gas.
Answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 - Mon Aug 13 20:38:00 2007
Are my hookups for a gas or electric dryer?
Q. Am I able to tell just by looking at the hookups if its for a gas or electric dryer? Please help!
Asked by CandleSrchr - Thu Nov 27 18:51:04 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's really simple: If there is a large 220V plug it's electric. If there's piping with a valve its gas. Pretty simple really. good luck
Answered by Steve in NC - Thu Nov 27 19:18:19 2008
Q. Am I able to tell just by looking at the hookups if its for a gas or electric dryer? Please help!
Asked by CandleSrchr - Thu Nov 27 18:51:04 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's really simple: If there is a large 220V plug it's electric. If there's piping with a valve its gas. Pretty simple really. good luck
Answered by Steve in NC - Thu Nov 27 19:18:19 2008
Can I replace a gas dryer with and electric one?
Q. I'm looking to replace my stackable w/d cause the washer broke down and it's old. I've seen several used ones that I have been interested in, but they have electric dryers and my old dryer is gas. I was thinking the gas line would need to be shut off and capped, but didn't know if there was more to it. Thanks for any help! P.S. It's been a rough week - been in my new home 1 wk and the w/d goes and the fridge is going as well! UGH! :-)
Asked by Stacy - Thu Apr 5 23:41:34 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. capping off the existing gas line is all you have to do. There is nothing special and you dont have to remove the lines. Be sure to have the correct plug for your new electric dryer checked before placing the new appliances in.
Answered by val - Thu Apr 5 23:46:58 2007
Q. I'm looking to replace my stackable w/d cause the washer broke down and it's old. I've seen several used ones that I have been interested in, but they have electric dryers and my old dryer is gas. I was thinking the gas line would need to be shut off and capped, but didn't know if there was more to it. Thanks for any help! P.S. It's been a rough week - been in my new home 1 wk and the w/d goes and the fridge is going as well! UGH! :-)
Asked by Stacy - Thu Apr 5 23:41:34 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. capping off the existing gas line is all you have to do. There is nothing special and you dont have to remove the lines. Be sure to have the correct plug for your new electric dryer checked before placing the new appliances in.
Answered by val - Thu Apr 5 23:46:58 2007
Is it normal to see an open flame in an electric clothes dryer?
Q. We just moved in to our new place and I had to switch the electric cord in the dryer from a 3-prong to a 4-prong. When I plugged it in I ran the dryer with the door open to see if everything was running well. The red coil in the back started to turn red, as I expected it would, but after about 30 seconds a flame ignited. Is this normal in an electric dryer? YIKES! Can anyone offer me an explanation? : )
Asked by monica s - Sun Jan 25 16:34:57 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Keep an Eye on it and try again might be a little lint on the element. Probably already burnt off
Answered by Daniel W - Sun Jan 25 17:07:02 2009
Q. We just moved in to our new place and I had to switch the electric cord in the dryer from a 3-prong to a 4-prong. When I plugged it in I ran the dryer with the door open to see if everything was running well. The red coil in the back started to turn red, as I expected it would, but after about 30 seconds a flame ignited. Is this normal in an electric dryer? YIKES! Can anyone offer me an explanation? : )
Asked by monica s - Sun Jan 25 16:34:57 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Keep an Eye on it and try again might be a little lint on the element. Probably already burnt off
Answered by Daniel W - Sun Jan 25 17:07:02 2009
Can I make an Orange Pomander using my electric dryer?
Q. I have an electric food dryer that I use for making dried fruit and meat jerky. Would I be able to use it to make an Orange-Clove Pomander? i've never made one before and I just found out that it requires several weeks of drying outside. If the electric dryer won't work, do you think that the fact I live in a warm, dry climate would speed the process so that it would be ready for Christmas/Yule?
Asked by niquelynne - Sat Dec 6 22:10:55 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bake it in a very low oven (140-200 degrees F) for an hour, if you need to cure it before using. Many people just insert the cloves then use as-is, for example the link below.
Answered by Chirp - Sun Dec 7 12:17:15 2008
Q. I have an electric food dryer that I use for making dried fruit and meat jerky. Would I be able to use it to make an Orange-Clove Pomander? i've never made one before and I just found out that it requires several weeks of drying outside. If the electric dryer won't work, do you think that the fact I live in a warm, dry climate would speed the process so that it would be ready for Christmas/Yule?
Asked by niquelynne - Sat Dec 6 22:10:55 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bake it in a very low oven (140-200 degrees F) for an hour, if you need to cure it before using. Many people just insert the cloves then use as-is, for example the link below.
Answered by Chirp - Sun Dec 7 12:17:15 2008
Where to put an electric dryer machine ?
Q. I want to get an electric dryer machine. Where do I put it ? The house is too small and no more room. Can I out it outside where there is no roof on top of it ? When it rains, will it mess up the dryer ? And I will get a long orange extension cord to hook it up the electric plug. What options do I have while putting it outside where it is exposed . Thanks
Asked by iris00 - Wed Jan 9 07:33:33 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Obviously you can't put it outside, it will get damaged, have you got a shed ? you could run an extention lead out to it as long as the plugs are not out in the open,
Answered by Weed - Wed Jan 9 08:00:54 2008
Q. I want to get an electric dryer machine. Where do I put it ? The house is too small and no more room. Can I out it outside where there is no roof on top of it ? When it rains, will it mess up the dryer ? And I will get a long orange extension cord to hook it up the electric plug. What options do I have while putting it outside where it is exposed . Thanks
Asked by iris00 - Wed Jan 9 07:33:33 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Obviously you can't put it outside, it will get damaged, have you got a shed ? you could run an extention lead out to it as long as the plugs are not out in the open,
Answered by Weed - Wed Jan 9 08:00:54 2008
how can I repair my general electric dryer?
Q. how can I fix my electric dryer now that it take along time to dry the cloths because it heats alittle
Asked by abraham g - Thu Nov 9 00:42:51 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. thermostats shot time for new one
Answered by bewdyboris - Thu Nov 9 02:48:03 2006
Q. how can I fix my electric dryer now that it take along time to dry the cloths because it heats alittle
Asked by abraham g - Thu Nov 9 00:42:51 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. thermostats shot time for new one
Answered by bewdyboris - Thu Nov 9 02:48:03 2006
I have a 3 prong electric dryer, but the outlet is a 4 prong?
Q. I just moved into a new home and my electric dryer is a 3 prong the outlet is a 4 prong. I need to know how to wire the 4 prong wire to my dryer.
Asked by tonytlov - Fri Aug 4 16:46:07 2006 - - 17 Answers - 2 Comments
A. You cannot change the receptacle back to a 3-prong and, to my knowledge, they do not make an adapter that changes the dryer cord's 3-prong configuration to the receptacle's 4-prong configuration. To change your dryer cord from a 3-wire to a 4-wire you first need to disconnect the old dryer cord, then disconnect the bonding jumper on your dryer. The bonding jumper is either a metallic strap (typically copper or copperclad) or a green wire that is connected between your dryer's neutral (white wire) terminal and the green ground screw connected to your dryer's frame. Removing this bonding jumper is an extremely important step when changing from a 3-wire to a 4-wire cord to prevent electrical shocks when touching anything metallic on your… [cont.]
Answered by gilchristelectric - Fri Aug 4 17:08:45 2006
Q. I just moved into a new home and my electric dryer is a 3 prong the outlet is a 4 prong. I need to know how to wire the 4 prong wire to my dryer.
Asked by tonytlov - Fri Aug 4 16:46:07 2006 - - 17 Answers - 2 Comments
A. You cannot change the receptacle back to a 3-prong and, to my knowledge, they do not make an adapter that changes the dryer cord's 3-prong configuration to the receptacle's 4-prong configuration. To change your dryer cord from a 3-wire to a 4-wire you first need to disconnect the old dryer cord, then disconnect the bonding jumper on your dryer. The bonding jumper is either a metallic strap (typically copper or copperclad) or a green wire that is connected between your dryer's neutral (white wire) terminal and the green ground screw connected to your dryer's frame. Removing this bonding jumper is an extremely important step when changing from a 3-wire to a 4-wire cord to prevent electrical shocks when touching anything metallic on your… [cont.]
Answered by gilchristelectric - Fri Aug 4 17:08:45 2006
how much do you pay more in electricity for having an electric clothes dryer?
Q. im planning to buy a dryer but i dont know how it will affect my electric bill especially during winter.
Asked by Roxie23 - Fri Feb 29 17:09:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you use your electric dryer all year it will raise your cost of electricity. Power companies charge for electricity in KWH Kilowatt Hours. One Kilowatt Hour is a 1000 Watt Hours One Watt hour is the amount of (usually electrical or natural gas) energy expended by a one-watt load (e.g., light bulb) drawing power for one hour. Your electric dryer will have a plate or sticker inside the door that will state the Voltage and Amperage and or the Wattage it would take to run the dryer. All electrical appliances have these somewhere on them. For example: My gas dryer states it needs 120 Volts and 6 Amps. The Wattage an appliance uses is calculated by multiplying Volts X Amps (Volts X Amps = Watts). If I were to run my dryer continuously… [cont.]
Answered by shootingthebulls - Fri Feb 29 17:29:51 2008
Q. im planning to buy a dryer but i dont know how it will affect my electric bill especially during winter.
Asked by Roxie23 - Fri Feb 29 17:09:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you use your electric dryer all year it will raise your cost of electricity. Power companies charge for electricity in KWH Kilowatt Hours. One Kilowatt Hour is a 1000 Watt Hours One Watt hour is the amount of (usually electrical or natural gas) energy expended by a one-watt load (e.g., light bulb) drawing power for one hour. Your electric dryer will have a plate or sticker inside the door that will state the Voltage and Amperage and or the Wattage it would take to run the dryer. All electrical appliances have these somewhere on them. For example: My gas dryer states it needs 120 Volts and 6 Amps. The Wattage an appliance uses is calculated by multiplying Volts X Amps (Volts X Amps = Watts). If I were to run my dryer continuously… [cont.]
Answered by shootingthebulls - Fri Feb 29 17:29:51 2008
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